Robert Earl Binkley, Sr., 71, of Wheatcroft, KY passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at Baptist Health in Madisonville, KY. He was a coal miner. He worked at PYRO and Island Creek Coal. He was attended Church of God in Sturgis, KY. He was preceded in death by his son Bobby Binkley in 2009. Survivors include his wife of 51 years Diane Binkley of Wheatcroft, KY 1 daughter Rhonda Binkley of Wheatcroft, KY 1 Sister Teresa Collins of Wheatcroft, KY 3 Grandchildren Taylor Parker Abby Goolsby and Haley Binkley and 1 Great-granddaughter Myleah Hairston. Funeral services will be Monday, June 27, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Vanover Funeral Home in Clay, KY with Bro. Shane Wilcox and Bro. Frankie Foster officiating.  Burial will be in Oddfellows Cemetery in Clay, KY.  Visitation will be Sunday, June 26, 2016 4:30-8:00 at Vanover Funeral Home in Clay, KY and from 8:00 AM til service time on Sunday.