of Harrison, AR
December 3, 1921 - February 18, 2011
Robert Keith (Bob) Beeler of Harrison, AR, died February 18, 2011, at the age of 89, in his home. Mr. Beeler, who was known as Bob to friends and Keith to family, was born December 3, 1921, in southern Obion County, Tennessee near the small town of Elbridge. Bob was one of four children born to Robert Knox Beeler and Hadassah Yates Beeler. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Maxine, on September 1, 2001.
Bob was a faithful member of Northside Church of Christ for many years, where he served as an Elder. He also attended the Ridgeway Church of Christ during his later years. Bob attended Pennsylvania State until the outbreak of World War II at which time he served his country in Patton's Third Army in Germany as a tank gunner. He returned to college after the war at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where he earned a business degree. On April 7, 1943, he married Mary Maxine Moore of Coldwater, MS. They had three children, Robert Wayne, Donald Ray and Stephen Allen Beeler. Bob was a territory salesman for the Firestone Company in Memphis Tennessee for several years before becoming a co-owner of the 555 Firestone store in Harrison for many years. He opened Beeler Tire Service in 1968 and remained there until he retired. He also enjoyed many years working on his farm and raising his family.
Proverbs 20:7 A righteous man who walks in his integrity- How blessed are his sons after him.
Bob is survived by his sons, Robert Wayne Beeler and wife Darlene Houser Beeler of Prairie Grove, AR., Donald Ray Beeler and wife Susan Hudson Beeler of Harrison, and Stephen Allen Beeler and wife Cynthia Hudgen Beeler of Harrison. Surviving grandchildren are Jason Beeler, Robert Beeler, Amanda Beeler Hendrix, Joy Beeler Trewhitt, Sara Beeler Moore, Emily Beeler Brown, Malinda Beeler, Katie Beeler and Garrett Beeler. He is also survived by twelve great-grandchildren.
Surviving siblings are Houston Beeler of Brentwood, TN, Helen Gafford of Floresville, TX and Murray Beeler of Linden, TN.
Visitation was Monday, February 21, 2011, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Funeral services were Tuesday, February 22, 2011, at Ridgeway Church of Christ in Ridgeway, AR.
Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
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8 Condolence(s)
Barbara(Auman)Maybee
Monday, February 28, 2011
So sorry for your loss. I understand it well - having lost both mom and dad. May the Lord give you comfort and strength at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Randy, Brenda and Barbara(Maybee) Auman
Don Flynn
Monday, February 21, 2011
Bob I'm very sorry to hear about your Dad. Please know you and your family are in my prayers.
kathy bass
Monday, February 21, 2011
don, i am sorry for your loss i as well as my mom and dad thought a lot of bob he was a very good man, my mom (osea mulanax) my dad (louis mulanax) they got gas and done other things there they thought a lot of your dad, my name is kathy mulanax (bass) i am louis the kid that works for you i am his aunt, and again i am sorry!!!!
Charles Monday
Monday, February 21, 2011
Farwell my friend, rest in peace.
Jim & Debbie (Nalls) Schulten
Monday, February 21, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ann Carrell
Monday, February 21, 2011
Bob and family, Randall & I are sad for the loss of your dad, but excited that he's gone home to be with the Lord. I know all of you have many wonderful memories of his love for God, his family, and the church. May they sustain you as you grieve his passing and in the years to come. --Ann
Lisa Graves
Monday, February 21, 2011
Malinda,
You are in my heart and prayers. I'm so sorry for the loss of your Grandfather. Wishing you peace, comfort and safe travels. Love you buches.
Lisa
Marge Doyle
Monday, February 21, 2011
The staff of Hospice of the Hills and I wish to express our sincere sympathy to you at this time. If there is any way we can be of support to the family, please let us know. We are here for you.
Marge Doyle, Bereavement Coordinator
Hospice of the HIlls
414-4100