Robert Bryan Opp, 80, of Tamaroa, passed away at 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at the High Point Residence in Centralia.
Robert had been a life long farmer. He worked at Consol #2 Coal Mine.  He loved tractor pulling, was an avid fisherman, loved to mow grass and enjoyed playing his accordion.  He was a member of Friendship Church of Christ in Tamaroa.  Robert was always willing to lend a helping hand and loved to laugh.
He was born October 9, 1943 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Russell Bryan and Ruth Esther (Morrow) Opp.
He married Judith Ruth Bookstaver on April 4, 1964 at the First Methodist Church in Du Quoin and she survives.
Robert is survived by his wife of Tamaroa, daughter - Gay Lynn Manning and husband Frederick of O'Fallon, son - R. Scott Opp and wife Heather of Tamaroa, five grandchildren - Emily Grace Peterman and husband Austin, Alexandra Hope Ashbrook, Allison Joy Ashbrook, Shania Dawn Opp and Dylan Robert Opp and wife Savannah, one great grandchild - Tatum Renee Opp and one great grandchild on the way - B. Robert Opp, and brother - Gale Newton Opp and wife Julie of Tamaroa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers - William Opp and Donald Opp and one granddaughter - Andrea Ashbrook.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Friendship Church of Christ in Tamaroa with Rev. Richard Crabtree officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Saturday at the church.
Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin, IL.
Friends may make memorials to Friendship Church of Christ or Alzheimer's Association and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa is in charge of arrangements.