Robert P. Roof Obituary (1933 - 2015)

Robert P. Roof, 81, of Normal, died at 10:35 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.His memorial visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Heyworth First Baptist Church, Heyworth. A private family interment will take place at a later date in Ohio. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington, is assisting the family with cremation arrangements.He was born July 31, 1933 in Kilgore, Ohio, a son of Robert Curtis and Faye Gotschall Roof. He married Marjorie P. Myers on June 24, 1953 and she survives in Normal.Also surviving are three sons, Rodney (Rae Anne Campbell) Roof of Normal, Dennis R. (Gail) Roof of Bloomington and Jeff (Melody) Roof of Atlanta; seven grandchildren, Derek Sample, Stephanie, Jennifer and Curtis Roof, Rachel Roof, Erin Edwards and Ryan Roof; four great-grandchildren, Gavin, Lincoln, Ragan and Emma; and five siblings, Jess (Margaret) Roof, Libby West, Linda Hill, Dorothy (Junior) Leishman and Ronnie (Ruth) Roof, all of Ohio.He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and two sisters.Rob retired from Laborers Local 362 in 1999. He showed horses at many county fairs, state fairs and other events for over thirty-five years. Rob enjoyed line dancing as well as watching westerns and harness racing. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.