Robert William Warden, Jr.

Robert William Warden, Jr., 80, of Crossville, Illinois, died on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at his home. He was born December 24, 1933 in Salem, Illinois, the son of Robert William Warden and Sylvia (Boyles) Warden. His wife of 53 years, Jenny (Skaggs) Warden, survives.

Robert was a heavy equipment mechanic and Crossville business owner for more than forty years. A United States Army veteran serving during the Korean War, he was devoted to his country and was a passionate advocate for military members. A man of great faith, he went to his eternal reward surrounded by his family, who he loved above all else. He also enjoyed fishing, gardening, following current events, watching John Wayne movies, listening to music, and most of all studying the Bible.

Survivors include his wife Jenny Warden of Crossville; daughters Becky (Chuck) Conner of Crossville; Rachel (David) Anderson of Connersville, Indiana, Robin (Iann) Mick of Crossville, and Rena (James) Leisure, of Nashville, Tennessee; sister Anna Mae Rose of Pennsylvania; sister-in-law Cherie (Doug) Garrette; grandchildren Whitney (Mark) Pearce, Cassie Mick, Tabby Mick, David Conner, and Jena Leisure; great grandchildren Maggie Pearce, Liam Pearce, and Conner Pearce; nieces Jennifer (Adam) Lisy, Kimbrell (Ryan) Rakestraw, Kathi Robinson, Vicki Cantrell, Debbie Ryan, Patti Shaffer, Shirley Fenton, and Tammy Spencer; nephews Wesley Rose, Steve Rose, and Mike Ryan; five great nieces and eight great nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Jean Ryan.

Visitation and funeral are on Saturday, December 20 at Cook Funeral Chapel in Crossville. Visitation is at 10 a.m. with the funeral following at 11 a.m. Burial with military rites will be in Stokes Cemetery near Crossville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Addus Health Care.

Visitation: Cook Funeral Chapel Crossville, December 20, 2014 - 10am

Service: Cook Funeral Chapel Crossville, December 20, 2014 - 11am

Memorials: Addus Health Care