Robert Joseph "Bob" Craterfield, 61 of Carbon Hill,IL. passed away at his home on Friday, August 18, 2017 after a lengthy illness.

He was born July 14, 1956 in Joliet, IL. to James E. and Anne L. (Buberle) Craterfield . He worked for many years as a laborer. He married Kim Carpenter June 8, 1974 at the New Hope Presbyterian Church in Coal City. Together they raised four daughters. Bob's joys in life were spent in the outdoors fishing, camping, hunting and gardening. He also loved being with his grandchildren.

Bob is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kim; his daughters Michelle (Robert) Ray of Joliet, IL., Amanda (Craig) Frost of Coal City, IL., Jennifer (Jayson) Brandon of South Wilmington, IL. and Nicole (Eric Anderson) Craterfield of Coal City, IL.; nine grandchildren : Nicholas Craterfield, Joshua Craterfield, Jake Frost, Kailey Fry, Kimberly Fry, Bobby Milne, Brooklyn Milne, James Anderson and Aubrey Anderson; his sister Hope Allen of Elmhurst, IL., his brothers James (Sharon) Craterfield of Coal City and Thomas Craterfield of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Also surviving are his mother in law Blanch Carpenter and his brothers in law Danny (Joanie) Carpenter, Tommy Carpenter and Paul Carpenter; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents James and Anne Craterfield and his sister in infancy Mary Craterfield.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial celebration of Bob's life will be September 30 ^th 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Coal City Area Club. All family and friends are invited to attend.

Ferrari Funeral Services are entrusted with arrangements.

Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.ferrarifuneral.com