Mr. Mr. Robert George Proffer

Mr. Mr. Robert George Proffer obituary

Mr. Mr. Robert George Proffer

Mr. Robert Proffer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Beasley-Wood/Geyer-Quillin Funeral Home - Mena on Jul. 18, 2025.

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Mr. Robert George Proffer, age 80, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born April 13, 1945, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to parents, George Proffer and Dorothy (Duchck) Proffer.

Mr. Robert Proffer was a proud member of the Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA), having been a member since 1993. He was also a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Mena, Arkansas.

Mr. Robert George Proffer is survived by his loving wife, Frances Proffer; beloved pet Labradoodle, Cocopuff; as well as by a host of friends, and his CMA family. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Proffer and Dorothy (Duchck) Proffer; as well as by his Uncle Bob Duchck.

Cremation arrangements for Mr. Robert Proffer are entrusted to Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at the Iron Mountain Campgrounds and Cabins, at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the "Run for the Son" benefit for the CMA.

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