Robert "Bob" Chamness

Robert (Bob) L. Chamness, 80 of Anna, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family, Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 1:45 am. Bob was born in Anna, February 14, 1938 to Frank and Eva (Kinder) Chamness. He married Patricia L. (Pat) Rolando July 27, 1957 in Anna. To this union three children were born, the late Mark Chamness, Beverly Chamness Tweedy, and Matt Chamness. He is survived by his children; Beverly (Rick) Tweedy, Matt ( Traci) Chamness and daughter-in-law Terri (Craig)Partridge. His grandchildren; Ricky (Alison) Tweedy, Tiffany Short (Jon Beisner), Mark (Kacey) Chamness, Mike (Kristin) Chamness, Matt (Parris Noble) Chamness, Brooke Chamness all of Anna and Luke Partridge, of St. Charles, MO, eleven great grandchildren and special friend, Jana Hannah of Paducah,KY. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son, Mark and brothers Fred, Doc, and Larry. In 1956, Bob began his career as an over the road truck driver. He and his wife, Pat owned and operated City Shelter Care and Village Shelter Care from 1966-1974 and City Care Center of Anna, a skilled nursing center from 1974-1995. In 1988, Bob and Pat along with their children, Beverly and Matt, developed Village Inn, a 16 bed facility for individuals with developmental disabilities. In 1992, Bob and Pat joined James and JoAnn Keller in establishing the JR Centre, a developmental training and vocational center for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The JR Centre is named after co-founders James (Jim) Keller and Robert (Bob) Chamness. In 2008, he and son Matt started Chamness Angus Farms. Bob was a Noble of Ainad International, East St. Louis, IL and a member of Anna Masonic Lodge #520. Bob enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting, mowing, working with his horses and clearing out trees with his bulldozer and backhoe. He spent many hours enjoying his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 3, 2018 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna with Bill Littrell officiating. Interment will be in the Casper Cemetery at a later date. Friends may call from 5 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 2, 2018 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Masonic rites will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude, Shriners Hospital for Children or Hadley's Haven. Envelopes will be available at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home. Visitation Service Sunday, December 2, 2018,5:00PM-8:00PM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 301 West Spring Street Anna, Illinois 62906 Masonic Rites will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Memorial/Funeral Service Monday, December 3, 2018,11:00AM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 301 West Spring Street Anna, Illinois 62906