Robert Earl Lilburn of Boonton Township died on September 12, 2011 at St. Clare's Hospital in Denville following a brief illness. He was 60. Born in Seminole, OK and lived in Boonton Township for 37 years. Mr. Lilburn was a customer service representative at Cummins Metropower, Inc. in Newark. He was the loving husband of Jan Marie (Daubert) Lilburn for 38 years. Dear father of Joshua O. Lilburn of Oak Ridge, NJ; R. Seth Lilburn of Bellingham, MA; and Jacob H. Lilburn of Andersonville, Tn. Cherished grandfather of 7. Brother of David Andrew Lilburn of Prattville, AL; Steven H. Lilburn of Princeton, MA; John C. Lilburn of Missoula, MT; and Lisa A. Lilburn of Nowata, OK. Son of Jack H. Lilburn of Nowata, OK.

Friends may visit on Thursday, September 15, 2011 from 4 - 7 PM at Mackey Funeral Home, (mackeyfh.com) 107 Essex Ave., Boonton. Funeral services and interment will be private. Contributions in Robert's memory may be made to the Crohns & Colitis Foundation, National Processing Center, Attention: Honor & Memorial Gifts, P.O. Box 1245, Albert Lea, MN 56007-9976 ( www.ccfa.org). Envelopes will be available at the funeral home