Robert Eugene Rieathbaum

Robert Eugene Rieathbaum obituary

Robert Eugene Rieathbaum

Robert Rieathbaum Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gregg-Weston Funeral Home on Oct. 11, 2025.

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Harrisburg- Robert Eugene Rieathbaum, 70 passed from this life on October 10, 2025, after battling aggressive brain cancer, noted four months ago. All glory to God, Robert gave his heart to Jesus in a moment of tender prayer while in the hospital.

He is survived by his daughter Jennifer, mother of his two granddaughters and two grandsons of Rome, GA; daughter April of Rome, GA; son, Robert Jacob Rieathbaum, father of William, Aiden, Jordyn, Addyson, and Maverick of Harrisburg; sisters: Cathie Winkler (Charles) of Jacksonville, Barbara Simpson (Ralph) of Trumann, Bobbie Bellah (Robert) of Trumann, Pamela Jo Miller (Richard) of Danville, Illinois; brothers: James Rieathbaum of Conway, Daniel Rieathbaum of Trumann, and Brandon Reeves, father to Jon Cody Reeves recently deceased.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society for Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors.

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510 S Illinois St, Harrisburg, AR 72432

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