Robert Mark Workman, 60, formerly of Parsons, died at his home in Conway, Arkansas, at 1:54 p.m., Friday, April 20, 2007.
He was born September 25, 1946, in Parsons, to James Frederick and Anna Cecilia (Munding) Workman. He graduated from Parsons Senior High School in 1965 and was a Machinist for the MKT Railroad then Union Pacific Railroad.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Conway and was 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and member of the 3rd Degree Team.
He and Beth Buento were married December 31, 1966, in the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Parsons. She survives of the home.
SURVIVORS:
Wife – Beth Workman of the home, Conway, Arkansas
One Son – Jay Workman Parsons, KS
One Daughter – Nicole Matocha and her husband, Jeff Carrollton, GA
Two Granddaughters – Morgan and Samantha Workman
Two Grandsons – Kyle and Seth Matocha
Three Brothers – Steve Workman Chanute, KS
Paul Workman Parsons, KS
David Workman Seneca, KS
Two Sisters - Kris Baker Parsons, KS
Trudy Neinhuser Dewey, OK
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Judy Huff; and one brother, Tony Workman.
Funeral Mass is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Parsons. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Parsons. The family will receive friends following the rosary in Parish Hall.
Memorials are suggested to the Conway Regional Medical Center Cancer Hematology Out-Patient Unit. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.
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