Mr. Robert A. McCluskey, age 70, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at his residence.A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church in Metropolis with Pastor Jeff Bealmear officiating. Mr. McClusky was a member of the Metropolis First United Methodist Church and an Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War.Robert is survived by his sister, Lynn Parker and husband Steve of Metropolis; 3 nephews; 5 great nephews and 2 great nieces.He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Patricia (Steers) McCluskey.Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.Online condolences may be left at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com.