Robert A. "Bob" Brand's Obituary
Robert A. "Bob" Brand, age 71, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 9:18 a.m. in his home. Bob was born on May 7, 1944 in DuQuoin, IL, a son to James D. and Phyllis M. (Jones) Brand. On November 8, 1963, he married Janet Scholebo in Pinckneyville, IL and she survives. He was a member of St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL. He had worked as a coal miner at Consolidation Coal Co. for 29 years and was a member of the U.M.W.A. since 1968. Bob enjoyed motorcycling but his greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of over 51 years, Janet Brand of Pinckneyville, IL; a son, Joshua Brand and wife, Melissa of Fort Worth, TX; two daughters, Lora Sutton and fiancée, Keith Wheeler of Belleville, IL and Bobbi Barton and husband, Gary of Pinckneyville, IL; a sister, Judy Opp and husband, Sam of Pinckneyville, IL; nine grandchildren, Jordan Sutton, Brandon Sutton, Sage Swain, Sable Swain, Kaley Brand, Jenna Brand, Dylan Barton, Cody Barton and wife, Brittney and Shelby Barton and three great-grandchildren, London Sutton, Naomi Sutton and Brynleigh Barton. He was preceded in death by his parents and an uncle, Ed Jones. Funeral mass will be held at St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Monday, June 1, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Brian Barker, Father Augustine Ibezimako and Brother Rob Mathis officiating. Interment will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Sunday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Monday at the funeral home from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Mueller Hill Cemetery Association.
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