Bobby Leon Chrisco Sr., 78, of Du Quoin, passed away at 12:59 A.M., Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
Bobby had been a minister and ministered at the Faith Assembly of God Church in Du Quoin for 9 years and the Creal Springs Assembly of God Church for 12 to 15 years. He was a member of the Flame of Truth Ministries. Bobby enjoyed his missionary work in Mexico and Texas.
He was born June 8, 1943 at Salem, MO the son of William Arthur and Mary (Medley) Chrisco.
Bobby married Mary Marcella Grove on November 18, 1961 at St. Louis,MO and she passed away July 16, 2019 he then married Glenda E. (Clinton) Snyder on February 14, 2020 at Donna, TX and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, two daughters- Tina Marie Newbold and husband Greg of Creal Springs and Teresa Anette Eblin and husband Eric of Creal Springs, son- Bobby Leon Chrisco Jr. & wife Pamela Renee of Du Quoin, brother- James Darrel Chrisco and wife Gail of Imperal Heights, MO, ten grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son- Timothy Leon Chrisco, two brothers- Christopher Delmar Chrisco and Billy Dale Chrisco and sister- Rosemary Chrisco.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Rick Ragen officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until time of service Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery at Gillespie, IL.
Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.