Robert Jay Tison
December 26, 1968 - March 17, 2020
Robert Jay Tison, age 51 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 1:08 PM, Tuesday, March 17,2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 is assisting the family with arrangements. Robert was born on December 26, 1968 in Mattoon, IL the son of John J. and Erma L. (Spelman) Tison. He is survived by his mother, Erma Tison; two brothers, Charles S. and Kevin J. Tison, all of Mattoon, IL; several aunts and uncles; and his traveling and canine companion, Belle. He is preceded in death by his father. Robert was Mattoon High School graduate in 1987. He was a devoted employee of Upstaging Incorporated, where he delivered music equipment to many famous bands in the United State of America and Canada. He loved his life on the road, traveling with bands, meeting new people, and making new friends he considered family. Robert touched the lives of many and his memory will live on. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in his honor or share a memory with the family.
Robert Jay Tison, age 51 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 1:08 PM, Tuesday, March 17,2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 is assisting the family with arrangements.... View Obituary & Service Information