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Robert Wayman Obituary

MURPHYSBORO -- Robert Andrew "Andy" Wayman, 45, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, in St. Louis University Hospital.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, in Pettett Funeral Home, with the Rev. Danny Boyd officiating and burial will be at Pleasant Grove Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today; and until 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to FMC Dialysis Center, 725 S. Lewis Lane, Carbondale.

Robert Andrew was born March 25, 1965, to Robert Wayman and Mary L. (Nowlin) Wayman Jackson. He was the owner of R&R Construction in Murphysboro. Andy enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Wayman was a member of the Sons of the American Legion.

Andy is survived by his father and stepmother, Robert "Country" Wayman and Barbara Qualls of Murphysboro.

He married (Regina) Gina Tate on June 3, 1989, in Murphysboro, and she survives.

Other survivors include six children, Mike Wayman, David Wayman and Kiara Wayman, all of Murphysboro, and Robby Wayman, Bradley Wayman, and Christianna Wayman, all of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Gavin Wayman and Gunner Wayman, both of Murphysboro, Cassidy Rodriguez of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Brooklyn Penrod of Murphysboro, and one granddaughter to be born; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Donna Murray and Mary Lisa and Brother Joe Milazzo, all of Kilbuck, Ohio; one brother and sister-in-law, Paul David and Peggy Wayman of Benton, Ark.; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Terrie Pedigo; and his mother.

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Published by The Southern Illinoisan from Nov. 14 to Nov. 15, 2010.

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Barb & Country Wayman

November 27, 2010

Country and Barb , want to thank each person who wrote a condolence to us and the family. We deeply appreciated it in our time of sorrow. Its so nice to know we have so many and wonderful friends. We love each one of one you dearly. Thanks so much for your thoughts and prayers !

Monica Spurgeon

November 18, 2010

Andy was and always will be remembered as a wonderful man... with a heart much bigger than he. Our prayers are with ALL of the family. Times, such as these, are hard even when you know it's coming. Nothing makes it any easier. He had an enormous amount of love for his FAMILY.... and FRIENDS... and that love was mutual. In good and bad... Andy always found love. He wore his heart on his sleeve. You will be missed friend.... love, Richard and Monica Spurgeon.

danny reed

November 18, 2010

may the lord be with you and family in the time of need

November 16, 2010

Country, Barb, and David, I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to all of Andy's family and friends.

Sherrie Taylor

November 16, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family,Andy was a good man and like to have fun . He will surely be missed by so many.
Steve Myers & Sherrie Taylor
may you have peace Andy

November 15, 2010

Sorry for loss Country and Barb. Our prayers are with you guys. David and Gaile.

November 15, 2010

Country and Barb,
Sorry for your loss. May you always have great memories of your time together.
Chris and Lori Tow
Vergennes

November 15, 2010

There is confont in friendship,
Hope in prayer,
Peach in Love.
Sharing in your sorrow.

Bonnie Bateman
Murphysboro

Ron & Pam Crawshaw

November 15, 2010

Our prayers are with those that love Andy. Andy was a special person. We never heard him complain through his struggle...not once. He was so appreciative of everything. We will miss you Andy! Our Deepest Sympathy.

Kevin & Rebecca Pierson

November 15, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of grief. So sorry to hear of your loss. May gods hands guide you through this time. Please, have faith.
God Sped

Donnie and Pattie Taylor

November 14, 2010

Our throughts and our prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Please accept our deepest sympathies...
IN LOVING memory of a wonderful person and a good friend.

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