Bobby Dean "Bob" Williams

Mr. Bobby Dean "Bob" Williams, age 77 of Jonesboro, died at 12:20 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2016 in the Jonesboro Rehab and Healthcare Center. He was born September 1, 1938 in Cobden. He was the son of Lowell E. and Ruby (York) Williams. He married Margaret Anderson on February 28, 1958 in Anna. Bobby is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Williams of Jonesboro; daughters, Susan Poznan of Algonquin, Sarah E. (Larry) Gibbs of Jonesboro, and Charlotte K. (Eric) Massey of Anna; seven grandchildren, Travis N. Sims, Adam M. Poznan, Derek D. Massey, Zachary N. Massey, Nickie N. Gibbs, Stephanie A. Gibbs, Larry G. Gibbs Jr.; three great grandchildren, Madalyn N. Moss, Bentley E. Tollison, and Abby E. Pike; one niece, Tracey Kreipe of Carlinville; one nephew, Gary E. Aldridge; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Patricia Aldridge; one brother, Claude L. Williams; and one niece, Lee Ann Aldridge. Bob was a member of the Anna First Baptist Church for many years. He proudly served his country in both the United States Army and Navy. He retired after serving twenty-seven years. He later worked for ten years as an officer for the Jonesboro Police Department. Bob was an avid Cubs Baseball fan and golfer. He was a member of the Union County Country Club and Friends of Jonesboro Public Library. Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Dean "Bob" Williams will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Rev. Paul Sadler officiating. Interment will be in the Cobden Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. in Anna and the Navy Funeral Honor Detail. Friends may call from 5 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jonesboro Public Library. Envelopes will be available in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Visitation Service Tuesday, July 12, 2016,5:00PM-8:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Memorial/Funeral Service Wednesday, July 13, 2016,1:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Cemetery Service Wednesday, July 13, 2016,2:00PM Cobden Cemetery Cobden School Road Cobden, Illinois 62920