Rob Opp, Jr.'s Obituary
Rob Opp, Jr., age 46, of Pinckneyvillle, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 9:03 a.m. in Memorial Hospital Belleville, Belleville, IL.
Rob was born October 20, 1974 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son to Robert E. and Betty Sue (Pursell) Opp, Sr. He had worked as a supervisor at the Street Department for Pinckneyville, IL and as a tow truck operator for Emling Towing. Rob had been a fire fighter for Ava Fire Department for six years and Pinckneyville Fire Department for sixteen years. He loved washing and detailing cars, cooking, going to his children's sporting events and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his three children, Kearsten Opp (Nikki Davis) of Pinckneyville, IL, Tyrin Opp (Ryan Rosa) of Springfield, MO, and Melina Opp of Ava, IL; his father, Robert "Bob" Opp, Sr. of Pinckneyville, IL; one sister, Heather (Chuck) Richelman of Campbell Hill, IL; one brother, Nathan Opp (Samantha Warden) of Edenton, NC; one aunt, Barb (Mike) Jenkel; three nieces, Ryleigh, Blayke and Colby Richelman; four nephews, Kolyn, Robert, Travis, and Brandon McEntyre; loyal companions, Boomer, Ollie, Aquaria, Giovanni and Pumpkin; and many close friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Opp; paternal grandparents, Glen and Ann Opp; and maternal grandparents, Elmer and Maxine Pursell.
Memorial services will be held at Beaucoup Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Mark Lee officiating.
Visitation will be at Beaucoup Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the family.
Covid-19 virus mandates and regulations will be enforced.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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