Rob Matheny

ROBERT LEON “ROB” MATHENY, 41, of Sullivan, IL passed away at 7:46 P.M. on Monday, April 7, 2014 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the Central Community Church in Mattoon, IL. Pastor Brad Brown will officiate. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Rob was born on April 19, 1972 in Charleston, IL. He was the son of Robert Joseph and Patricia Ann (Postlewait) Matheny.

Rob is survived by two sons, Kody Matheny of Trilla, IL and Raylon Matheny of Sullivan, IL; his fiancé, Ariel Guyette of Sullivan, IL, his parents, Patricia Peterson of Mattoon, IL and Robert J Matheny of Mattoon, IL; siblings; Julie Rich and her husband Chad of Mattoon, IL, Richard Kendrick and his wife Lisa of Beaumont, TX, Teri Benham and her husband Greg of Mattoon, IL; nieces and nephews, Rhiannon Douglas, Emlyn Rich, Regan Kendrick, AJ, Joey, Kendra, Missy and Matt Benham and Jakeb Snader; uncle Dave Matheny and his wife Linda of Lerna, IL and his step-mother, Diane Fearday and her husband Keith of Neoga, IL.

Rob was preceded in death by his grandparents, Granvil and Vera Postlewait and Robert and Lois Matheny; his step-father Terry Peterson and an uncle, Gary Postlewait.

Rob was loved deeply and will be greatly missed by his family. Rob was working for R and R General Contractors Inc. of Mt. Zion, IL. He enjoyed fishing, hunting rocks and being with family.