Mr. Robert E. Vinyard

September 18, 1947 - August 31, 2017

Robert E. Vinyard, 69, of Rosiclare, Il. passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017. Robert was born in Karber’s Ridge to Robert H. and Mary (Lowry) Vinyard. Robert married his wife Sandra Whitehead on March 25, 2000. Robert was a veteran and a member of Cave -In- Rock Masonic Lodge #444 Robert is survived by his Wife: Sandra Vinyard; 5 Children: Robert “Rob” (Gena) Vinyard, Chad (Robin) Vinyard, Todd (Rebekah) Vinyard, Corey (Immi) Vinyard, Liberty Vinyard and Robert Steers, and Special Daughter Shawna (Cody) Hopkins; 15 Grandchildren; 12 Great Grandchildren; Sister: Melody (Gary) Whitlock; Brother: Steve (Mark) Vinyard; Sister-in-law: Sandra Vinyard. Robert is preceded in death by his Parents; Robert and Mary Vinyard; Brother: Richard Leon Vinyard. Robert loved his family especially his grandkids. Hardin County Funeral Service is overseeing arrangements. Service will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Vinyard Chapel. Family will receive visitor from 10:00 am till time of service. Interment will follow at Vinyard Cemetery with Military rites. Pastor Fred Birch will officiate service.