Bobbie E. Avery, age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 10, 2023.

Survived by his children, Russ (Linda) Avery, Tracy (Dennis) McNamara, and William Avery; grandchildren, Russell (Ellen) Avery, Candiss (Larry) Dempsey, Caitlynn Avery, Rebecca Avery, Joyce Coon, Phillip Campbell, Paula Cerron, Gina Giarrante, Zachary Avery, Bianca Avery, Samantha (Anthony) Lorenzo, Shaun (Sue) Avery, Mandy Avery, and Robert Avery; 34 great grandchildren and more on the way; brother, Sam (Sandy) Avery; sister, Sharon Hoffman. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Preceded in death by his wife, Paula Avery; sons, Bobbie E. Avery II, and Jeff (Melinda) Avery; daughter, Brenda (George) Campbell; siblings, Bill Avery, Margaret Dreben and Pat Kruger; parents, Lester (Lillian) Avery.

Bobbie was in the United States Airforce and served for four years. After his honorable discharge from the Airforce, Bobbie went into the trades and joined the Ironworkers, Union Local #63 out of Chicago and retired after 30 years. He worked downtown Chicago on many high-rise buildings including the John Hancock Building. After his retirement, Bobbie traveled all over the country in his RV. Always being adventurous and enjoyed where the road would take him, he was the human atlas. His main place to be was Arizona, he met numerous people and made lifelong friends all over. Bobbie was a one of a kind person. He loved his family, fishing, boating, and the great outdoors. Bobbie lived a special life, and he will truly be missed.

Funeral Service for Bobbie will be held at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60431, Monday April 17, 2023, at 5:00 pm. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until time of services. As it was Bobbie's request, cremation rites will be accorded following services. Inurnment will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park.

For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com.