Robert Jett

Robert Jett, son of Kenneth and Ruby (McCullough) Jett, was born on March 9, 1956 in Litchfield, Illinois and departed this life on May 6, 2011 at his residence south of Norwood, Missouri in Douglas County, following an extended illness. He was 55 years, 1 month and 27 days of age.
Robert grew up and attended school in Litchfield and graduated from Litchfield High School in 1974. He worked most of his life as a machinist and had lived in Missouri for thirty years.
He was united in marriage to Vickie Gatewood on July 7, 1989. They made their home in Douglas County near Skyline for the past several years.
Robert enjoyed being outdoors, especially when hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his mother: Ruby Jett.
He is survived by his loving wife: Vickie Jett, of their home; three sons: Robert Jett Jr., of the State of Illinois, Larry Boin of the State of Hawaii, and Mathew Boin of the State of Alaska; four daughters: Candy Jett of the State of Missouri, Melissa Detherage of Seymour, Missouri, Kimberly McIntosh of Norwood, Missouri and Dwonette Jett of the State of Arizona; his father and step-mother: fourteen grandchildren; Kenneth and Phyllis Jett; six brothers: Gene, Rich, Tim, Jimmy, Kenny, and Scott; three sisters: Julie, Susan, and Tina; and other relatives and friends who will miss him very much.