Robert Allen Wofford's Obituary
Robert Allen Wofford, age 62 of Casey, IL passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL. He was born on September 29, 1957 in Charleston, IL the son of Nathan Eugene Wofford and Betty Jane Nidey Wofford. On June 7, 2002 he married Joyce Ann Geiger in Charleston, IL; she passed away on February 7, 2010. He later married Cherry Marlene Wilkins on September 28, 2013 in Martinsville, IL. Survivors include his wife, Cherry Wofford of Casey, IL; mother, Betty Wofford of Casey, IL; sons, Joey Wofford (Katherine) of Casey, IL and Justin Wofford of Casey, IL; daughter, Nikki Wofford Hensley (Matt) of Hazel Dell, IL; brother, John Wofford (Amanda Craig) of Charleston, IL; stepchildren, Anthony Geiger of Casey, IL; Michael Mancell of Rushville, IL; Angie Geiger (James) of Casey, IL and Brandi Chrysler of Casey, IL; twelve grandchildren, two great grandchildren and five step grandchildren; many uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father and wife, Joyce Wofford. Bob was a 1976 graduate of Casey High School. He was a US Navy veteran. Bob worked as a fork truck driver for County Materials in Charleston, IL. He was a member of Moriah Church of God and Casey VFW. Bob loved the outdoors; especially camping, fishing and hunting (deer hunting was his favorite). He was a member of ATV groups Creek Posse in Martinsville, IL and Outlaw Creek Riders of Central Illinois. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Markwell Funeral Home with Brother Steve Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Street Cemetery, Casey, IL Visitation will be held from 4" " 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL. Memorial donations may be made to Casey VFW, PO Box 275, Casey, IL 62420 or Clark County Animal Shelter, 15303 E. Anderson Rd., West Union, IL 62477. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Markwell Funeral Home Wednesday, November 06, 2019 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Email Details 200 N. Central Ave.Casey, Illinois 62420 Directions Funeral Service Markwell Funeral Home Thursday, November 07, 2019 10:00 AM Email Details 200 N. Central Ave.Casey, Illinois 62420 Directions
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