Robert "Bob" Weatherford's Obituary
Robert "Bob" Weatherford, age 93, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 3:34 a.m. in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Carbondale, IL.
Bob was born on August 16, 1926 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son to John P. and Mary Jane (Mansker) Weatherford. He had worked as a coal miner and had retired from United Electric. Bob was a member of the U.M.W.A., Operating Engineers, Masons and Shriners. He enjoyed golfing and fishing and loved his grandchildren and visiting and talking with his friends.
Survivors include his two sons, Bill (Vicki) Weatherford and Wendy (Karen) Weatherford, both of Pinckneyville, IL; four grandchildren, Brent (Jennifer) Weatherford of Pinckneyville, IL, Amanda (Matt) Flowers of Pinckneyville, IL, Will (Alison) Weatherford of Pinckneyville, IL and Ryan Weatherford of DuQuoin, IL; and four great-grandchildren, Trenton Hicks, Jacksen Weatherford, Julia Weatherford and Jessy Weatherford.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Howard Weatherford, John Weatherford and Frank Weatherford; and two sisters, Junabeth Brunson and Mary Jane Weatherford.
Private graveside services will be held in Galum Presbyterian Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Due to health concerns related to the Covid-19 virus and by the signing of executive order by Governor J.B. Pritzker, attendance will be limited and social distancing will be enforced.
Memorial donations may be made to Galum Presbyterian Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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