of Benton, AR
January 16, 1931 - March 22, 2016
Thomas Richard Kesler, age 85, of Benton, Arkansas passed on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Richard was born January 19, 1931 to John Henry Kesler and Alice Crabb Kesler. One of four siblings whom he survived, Randal, Evelyn and Ralph.
Richard married Martha Sue Parton November 16, 1950 and they celebrated 65 years of marriage. This blessed union brought 3 children, Rick Kesler (Ginger) of Coldwater, MI, Steve Kesler (Kristi) of Mountain Home, AR, and Liz Kesler of Benton AR., 7 grandchildren, 8 great-grand children, and numerous nieces and nephews mourn the loss. Great-grandson, Alec James Kesler (1990) and granddaughter, Kristi Michelle Buss (2006) preceded Richard in death.
Richard grew up in Baldwyn, MS., attending Baldwyn Christian Church. He was baptised in 1947. Graduating Baldwyn High School, Class of 1951 as class president. Richard proudly served as a hospital Corpman in the U.S. Navy from 1951-1955. Richard served on the USS San Marcos and cut ice to the North Pole. The family moved to Little Rock and Richard served as Kay Surgical's general manager and retired from General Medical in 1993.
A funeral service for Richard will be held on Friday, March 25, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton, Arkansas (501-315-4047). Visitation at Roller-Ballard will be Friday 12:30 until 1:30 p.m., with interment service at 2:45 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Arkansas.
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Richards Honda Yamaha
Friday, March 25, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
The staff at Richards Honda Yamaha
Nix Family: Sanford, Debbie, Alan, Cassie, Mason, and Emma
Friday, March 25, 2016
Dear Liz,
The Nix family sends you condolences for the loss of your Father. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
jane jackson
Thursday, March 24, 2016
I am praying for all of you. God Bless. I miss all the potlucks we had. I miss your cheese grits and Richard's smile.
Dan Scott
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
My family and the Kesler's go wayyyyy back to attending church together in SW Little Rock (New Testament Christian Church??). Richard was a hard worker in church and so was Sue. Always admired them and their wonderful family. Been years since I've seen any of them and was shocked and saddened to read of Richard's death. I don't know if Sue survives him or not, however, my thoughts, prayers and condolencers are sent to the family and friends. Rest in peace, oh mighty warrior in God's army. You inspired so many.
Ed Grable
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Richard was a good man and will be missed. I will always be thankful for the years of joy and the memories we created. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.