Family Group Sheet
NameRobert Wilburn Workman
Birth9 Jun 1918, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death27 Jul 2007, Clearfield, Rowan Co., Kentucky
FatherNathan Workman (1887-1978)
MotherViola Scaggs (1890-1983)
Marriage6 Jun 1936, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseRuth Crose, 2C1R
Birth13 Apr 1921, Morehead, Rowan Co., Kentucky
FatherHenry Crose (1897-1986)
MotherMary “Belle” Alfrey (1902-1924)
Children
1 FShurlene Workman , 3rd Cousin (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
SpouseAndy Lowe
2 FPauline Workman , 3rd Cousin (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
SpouseWilburn Baldridge
3 MDenzil Workman , 3rd Cousin (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
SpouseSue Conn
4 MDaniel Workman , 3rd Cousin (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
SpouseBarbara [Workman]
SpouseDorothy Purnell
SpouseShelly [Workman]
6 MClyde Wilburn Workman , 3rd Cousin (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
SpouseDarlene Ball
SpouseNina [Workman]
7 MOmar Michael Workman , 3rd Cousin (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
SpouseDrotha Dehart (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
Notes for Robert Wilburn Workman
The SSDI lists Robert W. Workman, born 9 June 1918, died 27 July 2007, last residence Clearfield, Rowan Co., Ky.
His obituary in the Morehead News reported:
“MOREHEAD - Robert Wilburn Workman, age 89, of Dry Creek Road, Clearfield, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 27, 2007, at his residence.
He was born June 9, 1918, in Rowan County, Kentucky, and was the son of the late Nathan and Viola Skaggs Workman. He married Ruth Crose on June 6, 1936. His working career extended over half a century. He worked for General Refractories (clay mines) for eight years, Lee Clay Products Co. for 27 years, Ruth Paving Company for two years, and the Kentucky State Highway Department for eight years. He retired but went back to work for Matt Dykes Tobacco Warehouse for four seasons and Eastern Kentucky Tobacco Warehouse for four seasons. He was also an avid farmer all his life. He was a Kentucky Colonel, a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Slab Camp Christian Church.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Harlan Workman, Allie Workman, Clyde Workman, and Herman Workman; one sister, Gertrude Hall; two sons, Lionel Workman (killed in Vietnam) and Daniel Workman; one daughter, Shurlene Workman; and four grandchildren.
Robert is survived by Ruth, his wife of 71 years; one daughter, Pauline and husband Wilburn Baldridge of Morehead, Kentucky; three sons, Denzil and wife Sue Workman of Morehead, Kentucky, Clyde Wilburn and wife Garlene Workman of Pikeville, Kentucky, and Omar Michael and wife Drotha Workman of Pikeville, Kentucky; one sister, Isalene Caudill of Selma, Indiana, 13 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2007, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Rev. Charles Moore, Rev. Herbie Lewis, and Rev. Carlos Bowman officiating. Burial was in Clearfield Cemetery with full military rites conducted at the graveside by Morehead American Legion Post No. 126.
Pallbearers were grandsons Robbie Workman, Allen Workman, Mike Workman, Barry Lowe, James Lewis, and Wendell Pernell.
Honorary pallbearers were Marion Lewis, Herman Mabry, David Lewis, and Richard Phillips,
great grandsons Michael Ward, Tyler Lowe, Jason Lowe, Timmy Barbeau, Matthew Barbeau, Robert Workman, Aaron Workman, Cody Pernell, Dustin Caldwell, and Logan Caldwell and nephews.”
His obituary in the Morehead News reported:
“MOREHEAD - Robert Wilburn Workman, age 89, of Dry Creek Road, Clearfield, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 27, 2007, at his residence.
He was born June 9, 1918, in Rowan County, Kentucky, and was the son of the late Nathan and Viola Skaggs Workman. He married Ruth Crose on June 6, 1936. His working career extended over half a century. He worked for General Refractories (clay mines) for eight years, Lee Clay Products Co. for 27 years, Ruth Paving Company for two years, and the Kentucky State Highway Department for eight years. He retired but went back to work for Matt Dykes Tobacco Warehouse for four seasons and Eastern Kentucky Tobacco Warehouse for four seasons. He was also an avid farmer all his life. He was a Kentucky Colonel, a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Slab Camp Christian Church.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Harlan Workman, Allie Workman, Clyde Workman, and Herman Workman; one sister, Gertrude Hall; two sons, Lionel Workman (killed in Vietnam) and Daniel Workman; one daughter, Shurlene Workman; and four grandchildren.
Robert is survived by Ruth, his wife of 71 years; one daughter, Pauline and husband Wilburn Baldridge of Morehead, Kentucky; three sons, Denzil and wife Sue Workman of Morehead, Kentucky, Clyde Wilburn and wife Garlene Workman of Pikeville, Kentucky, and Omar Michael and wife Drotha Workman of Pikeville, Kentucky; one sister, Isalene Caudill of Selma, Indiana, 13 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2007, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Rev. Charles Moore, Rev. Herbie Lewis, and Rev. Carlos Bowman officiating. Burial was in Clearfield Cemetery with full military rites conducted at the graveside by Morehead American Legion Post No. 126.
Pallbearers were grandsons Robbie Workman, Allen Workman, Mike Workman, Barry Lowe, James Lewis, and Wendell Pernell.
Honorary pallbearers were Marion Lewis, Herman Mabry, David Lewis, and Richard Phillips,
great grandsons Michael Ward, Tyler Lowe, Jason Lowe, Timmy Barbeau, Matthew Barbeau, Robert Workman, Aaron Workman, Cody Pernell, Dustin Caldwell, and Logan Caldwell and nephews.”
