Robert W. Mocaby

Robert W. Mocaby, 79, of Pittsburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Robert was born June 26, 1935 in Franklin County the son of Terelius and Allie (Rice) Mocaby.  He married Edna Hoppers and together they have shared over 43 years of marriage. He was a retired coal miner. Robert was a member of Mt. Pleasant Freewill Baptist Church and the UMW of A. Survivors include his; Wife – Edna Mocaby of Pittsburg Son – John Mocaby (Gina) of Marion Daughter – Lori Odom (Steven) of West Frankfort Daughter – Marla Payne (Randy) of Marion Son – Keith Mocaby of Marion Thirteen grandchildren; Joshua Mocaby Luke Bradley Amy Bradley Robert Mocaby (Bethany) Samantha Evans (Matt) Ashley Hill (John) Lindsey Dunn (Jesse) Summer Mocaby Kynndal Mocaby Veronica Odom Jacob Payne Kristin Payne Jaelyn Mocaby Five great grandchildren;  Jaxon, William, Trevor, Chesley and Triston Three brothers; Donald Mocaby (Shirley) of Pittsburg Paul Mocaby (Margie) of Johnston City Terelius Mocaby of West Frankfort Two sisters; Sally Jones of Galatia Allie Miller of West Frankfort Several nieces and nephews Preceded by his Parents, son – Mark Mocaby, four brothers and 5 sisters. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 1 pm at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Ray and Rev. Ed Krantz officiating.  Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant –Poordo Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday from 11 am until the time of service at the funeral home. For those who prefer memorials may be made to the Mt. Pleasant-Poordo Cemetery.  Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market Street, Marion, Illinois  62959.