Bobby Joe Murray

Mr. Bobby Joe Murray, age 68 of Anna, passed away with his family at his side at 3:57 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2016 in the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born October 7, 1947 in Cobden, the son of William and Bertie Geraldine (Bennett) Murray. He married Edwina Landers on January 28, 1992. Bobby is survived by his loving wife, Edwina Murray of Anna; son Tommy (Angie) Smith of Jonesboro; two daughters, Cindy (Tim) Chamness of Anna and Eileen (Wes) Wilkins of Cobden; seven grandchildren, Jonathan Wilkins, Taylor (Bill) Miller, Josie Chamness, Katelynn Chamness, Jenna Chamness, Meghan Smith and Marlee Smith; one great-grandchild, Jalynn Chamness-Moss; three brothers, Billy (Nadine) Murray of Alto Pass, Donnie (Linda) Murray of Anna, and Frankie (Janice) Murray of Anna; three sisters, Bertie Green of Alabama, Dorothy Burgess and Betty Stegle both Anna; three sisters in law, Carolyn Murray, Marion Murray and Patsy Murray; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Laverne Highland; four brothers, Robert Murray, Melvin Murray, Jimmy Murray and Charlie Murray; and one sister in law, Sue Murray. Bobby was a member of the Immanuel Praise and Worship Center in Cobden. He was a truck driver for thirty four years; an avid Cub's Baseball Fan, and enjoyed spending time mowing the lawn. Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Joe Murray will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2016 in the Immanuel Praise and Worship Center in Cobden with Rev. Carl Dillow officiating. Interment will be in the Alto Pass Cemetery at a later date. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m. and until the service hour at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 27, 2016 in the Immanuel Praise and Worship Center in Cobden. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church. Envelopes will be available in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home and at the Church. Visitation Service Monday, June 27, 2016,11:00AM-1:00PM Immanuel Praise and Worship Center Old Hwy 51 North Anna, Illinois 62906 Memorial/Funeral Service Monday, June 27, 2016,1:00PM Immanuel Praise and Worship Center Old Hwy 51 North Anna, Illinois 62906