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Bobby Benton Obituary
Funeral Services for Bobby "Bob" Kem Benton of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 7, 2017, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Tad Rogers officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, October 7, 2017, from 1:00 pm until service time at Kirby & Family Funeral Home.
Bob passed away September 28, 2017, in San Diego, California, at the age of 62. He was born June 28, 1955, in Harrison, Arkansas, the son of Bobby and Wilma Wood Benton. He worked as a Senior Business Consultant for International Services, Inc. He was of Presbyterian faith. He graduated from Arkansas State University, Jonesboro and was a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity. He enjoyed golf, football and was an avid reader.
Bob is survived by his mother, Wilma (Bob) Jackson of Mountain Home, AR; sister, Elizabeth Benton of Denver, CO; daughter, Megan Benton of Bentonville, AR; Terry (Carol) Wood of Flippin, AR; step-brother, Scott (Paula) Jackson of Springdale, AR; step-sister, Cindy Jackson of Rogers, AR and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Dee Benton.
Burial will be in the Layton Cemetery, Yellville, Arkansas, with Storm Quattlebaum, Col. Tony Bell (ret.), Dr. John Shannon, Ronny Gold, Randy Hannah, Tom Taylor, Mike Moll and Fred Cathcart as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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Debra Lynn Duffy
April 12, 2022
Bobby, I´m shocked, sad in a deep heart-felt way...was looking you up after not speaking since 2017. I had cancer.
You didn´t know, nor did I know until now you left us here. Your body was exhausted, lover, friend.
I was going to invite you to Vero Beach, to visit. I am no longer in Colorado, honey.
Things took negative turns for us, Bobby, yes.
We kept up the smiles, promoted laughter, looked for love. Adventure.
Oh, Bobby, thank you for being in my world and letting me in yours!
Debra
Steve Gehle
November 4, 2017
What a kind and happy man. Bob and I went through a lot of story exchanges in the last 10 years. It was great to work with him, listen to his stories and wait for him to tell me the obvious in a different and humorous way. I am going to miss him.
Melee Barnes
October 7, 2017
i am sad to hear of Bob's passing, we worked together for many years. He was a kind man, witty and could play a mean game of Spades!
A good friend to all, RIP, Bob.
Melee
Danny Belcher
October 5, 2017
We are shocked and saddened. Bob knew how to be a true friend and will be greatly missed. He was always full of fun and adventure and we had great times together. We will miss you old friend.
Danny Belcher
Nancy Jack
John Shannon
October 3, 2017
My KA Big Brother- I'm gonna miss you brother. Glad we got to spend some time this past year. You are the best.
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Oct
7
Visitation
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home600 Hospital Dr PO Box 346, Mountain Home, AR 72653
Oct
7
Service
2:00 p.m.
Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home600 Hospital Dr PO Box 346, Mountain Home, AR 72653
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