ROBERT MINGO SR.

Robert J. Ã¢â‚¬Å"SlickÃ¢â‚¬Â Mingo, Sr., 82, of Kankakee, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at his home. Visitation will be Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 4:00 until 7:00 P. M. at Lax Mortuary and again on Friday, April 28, 2017 from 9:00 A.M. until time of funeral services at 10:00 A.M. at Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1591 E. Cedar, Kankakee, IL. Reverend Arthur Bryson will officiate. Burial will be in Momence Cemetery. Robert J. Ã¢â‚¬Å"SlickÃ¢â‚¬Â Mingo, Sr. was born on May 3, 1934 in Lincoln County, Mississippi to the late Rev. Otho Henry Mingo and Lessie Mae Banks. He was born the seventh of twelve children. As a young adult, Robert moved to Chicago where he met the love of his life, Ida V. McReynolds, also of Chicago. On August 11, 1958, the couple were joined together in holy matrimony. Robert was a devoted husband and father to six children. Robert was a hard worker in the tile and construction industries. He owned and operated his own business, 3R Construction for several years and was a skilled residential contractor. He eventually retired from all of his labor but began working at the Public School District #259 as a maintenance supervisor for over 30 years. As a preacher's son, Robert found Christ and was baptized at an early age. He was an active Elks Lodge Club member. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and being with people. He taught his children that you owe everyone hello or good morning. He actually befriended so many people everywhere he went that he would often forget their names. So he would always say to everyone, male or female, Ã¢â‚¬Å"hey slick.Ã¢â‚¬Â He would often forget a name but would never forget a face. One early Wednesday morning, his good shepherd said it was time for Ã¢â‚¬Å"SlickÃ¢â‚¬Â to lie down and rest. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Ida Mingo of Kankakee, IL; six children, Mary (Charles) Newton of Boque Chitto, Mississippi, Linda Mingo and Robert (Yvonne) Mingo Jr. both of Bourbonnais, IL, Roger Mingo, Rodney (Lashon) Mingo and Tracee Clark, all of Kankakee, IL; his siblings, Bessie (James) Jackson of Harvey, IL, Katie McCaa, Henry (Sarah) Mingo and George Mingo, all of Chicago, IL and Charles Mingo of Crystal Springs, Mississippi; twenty-one grandchildren, thirty-two great-grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He leaves an abundant supply of good memories. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Eddie James Mingo, Essie Mae Mingo, Marghany Mingo, Reana Bledsoe, William Mingo Sr. and Lessie Harrison. Ã¢â‚¬Å"See Ya SlickÃ¢â‚¬Â

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ROBERT MINGO SR.

May 3, 1934 - April 19, 2017