Bobby Joe Hines

Bobby Joe Hines, age 67, of Anna, Illinois passed away peacefully at his home on January 7, 2021 after a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Family and friends came to celebrate his birthday with him on January 6, the day before his passing. Bobby Joe left this Earth knowing that he was loved and will be missed by many.He was born January 6, 1954 in Anna, Illinois and was the 4th of 5 children born to Loren W. Hines and Olive L. Boyer Hines.He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Dianne Hines, of Anna; two children: a daughter, Hillary Hines-Holl (Tim) of Anna/Clinton, IL and a step-son, Billy Joe "B.J." Colson (Shelby) of Anna, IL; two grandchildren Billy Joe of Murray, KY and Lillian Grace of Anna, IL; siblings: Lennie "Jerry" Hines (Diane) of Kansas City, MO, John Hines of Anna, IL, Debby Hines Kent (Ron) of Jonesboro, IL, and James "Jim" Hines of Anna, IL; nieces, nephews, and many other family members and friends.Bobby Joe was preceded in death by his parents and a sister-in-law, Linda Hines.Bobby Joe graduated from AJCHS in 1972 where he played football, baseball, and basketball. He also umpired for IHSA and summer league baseball for several years. After retiring from Choate Mental Health Center in 2012, he enjoyed spending his retirement years fixing, repairing, and selling lawn mowers. He was an avid NASCAR and St. Louis Cardinal fan and of course, he loved his AJ Wildcats. Football Fridays behind the AJ football field in the Hines garage was a tradition for many people for several years. The tradition will continue. He enjoyed frying fish and cooking out with family and friends every chance he got.The family would like to thank everyone who has reached out, visited, or contributed in any way to support the family during these trying times. The family would like to extend a very special and sincere "thank you" to Bobby Joe's buddy, Adam Mays. When Adam found out his friend was sick, he made one of Bobby Joe's dream projects a reality. For 20 years, Bobby Joe has said "I am going to put Christmas lights on that 50 foot cedar tree in the front yard." Without hesitation, Adam, with the assistance of B.J., spent many hours to surprise Bobby Joe by putting Christmas lights on that very same tree. Bobby Joe was beyond thrilled to see the lights. Special thanks to all of our family and friends who donated lights to help make a 20 year dream come true. The tree is still lit in Bobby Joe's memory.A graveside funeral service will be held at the Casper Church Cemetery in Anna, Illinois on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Individuals may arrive starting at 12:00pm to pay respects to the family with the service starting at 1:00pm with Rev. Stephen Clardy officiating. Interment will immediately follow. Everyone attending the service will be required to wear a face cover and observe social distancing guidelines. Individuals may choose to remain in their cars at the cemetery and listen to the service through the radio aired on station 87.9 FM. The service will also be live streamed through Zoom. Meeting ID Code: 924 4493 2183, Meeting Passcode: Hines.Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna is in charge of arrangements.Flowers may be sent to the funeral home at 301 W Spring St, Anna, IL 62906 or to the cemetery the day of the service. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and cemetery. Visitation Service Thursday, January 14, 2021,12:00PM-1:00PM Casper Cemetery Casper Church Rd. Memorial/Funeral Service Thursday, January 14, 2021,1:00PM Casper Cemetery Cemetery Service Thursday, January 14, 2021,1:00PM Casper Cemetery Casper Church Rd. Anna, Illinois 62906