Robert Wayne York

Posted on March 16, 2022

Robert Wayne York of Perry, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

He was born on May 14, 1947, to Lester Eugene “Bunk” York and Ina Ruth (Thames) York.

After Robert graduated from Taylor County High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during the Vietnam War.

Upon his return to Perry, he was briefly employed with Buckeye Cellulose, and met his wife of 51 years, Peggy (Denmark) York.

Robert and Peggy went on to have two children, Alicia Beshears and Robert York Jr.

Robert retired after 35 years of employment from the United States Postal Service and enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family and making others laugh every chance he had.

Robert was predeceased by: his parents, Lester Eugene York and Ina Ruth (Thames) York; his siblings, Timothy Earl York and Lilly Kathryn (York) Grubbs; and his son, Robert Wayne York Jr., who he affectionately referred to as “Little Rob.”

He is survived by: his wife, Peggy; daughter, Alicia Beshears (Rob); and his granddaughters, Marissa, Chelsea and Bethany Snodgrass and Hannah Beshears.

A celebration of life service will be held Friday, March 18, at 3 p.m. at the Family Worship Center, located at 1304 North Jefferson St. in Perry.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Family Worship Center or the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.