Robert L. “Bob” Hoxsey, 80, of Donnellson, died on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, at his residence.
A private graveside inurnment will be held at Sunnyside Cemetery in Sorento. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home in Sorento is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Hoxsey was born Jan. 31, 1940, in Sorento, to John Alexander and Cleda (Alexander) Hoxsey. He married Kay File on June 8, 1957, in Cornith, MS, and they later divorced after 21 years of marriage.
He retired from Olin after 32 years of service. He also farmed, raised hogs and did various construction jobs for nearly his entire life.
A hard worker, Mr. Hoxsey enjoyed staying busy and “keeping the roads hot.” He was a longtime member of the Masonic Lodge #255 in Donnellson.
He is survived by his sons, Steve Hoxsey and James (wife Susan) Hoxsey, both of Donnellson; grandchildren, Bobbie Ann Wells of Vandalia, Megan (husband Wesley) Bobbitt of Park Hills, MO, Philip (wife Kara) Edwards of Sorento, Sheena (husband Jake) Murphy of Pocahontas and Becky (fiance Joe) Edwards of Shumway; great-grandchildren, Morgan, Christopher, Nate, Shoal, Shore, Jayden, Ember and Ripson; siblings, Etta Masinelli of Staunton, Melvin Hoxsey of Hillsboro, Nola Dewitt of Montgomery and Bill (wife Katherine) Hoxsey of Girard; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Hoxsey was preceded in death by his parents; son, Robert Keith “Bobby” Hoxsey; daughter, Tamara Kay Marberry; and sister, Glendola Faulk.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 4215 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108 or Masonic Lodge #255, 602 Washington Street, Donnellson, IL 62019.
Online condolences to the family may be left at www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com.
