Robert B. (Bob) Holthouse

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Swift Funeral Home
2173 S. U.S. Hwy 61
Osceola, AR  72370
Thursday, December 1, 2005
6:00-8:00 PM
Service Schedule
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
South Ermen Lane
Osceola, AR  72370
Friday, December 2, 2005
11:00 AM
Cemetery
Mississippi County Memorial Gardens
2173 South U.S. Hwy 61
Osceola, AR  72370
Robert B. (Bob) Holthouse

of Blytheville, AR

December 8, 1922 - November 28, 2005

Robert B. ''Bob'' Holthouse, 82, of Osceola, died Thursday, November 28, 2005 at the Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. Born Friday, December 8, 1922 in Muncie, IN to Bernard G. Holthouse and Nell Williams Holthouse he was a member of the Osceola St. Matthews Catholic Church. Bob's father moved his family to Lawrenceburg, TN in the early 1920's where he opened a factory that made wood handles and ball bats. He graduated from Lawrenceburg High School and entered Purdue University in the fall of 1941. Deciding to take a break from his studies, to serve his country during WWII, he enlisted in the Air Force. Returning to college he graduated from University of Tennessee and worked for Purina before moving to Mississippi County in 1950. He began farming in the Manila area moving his operations to Osceola in 1958. Bob was well known throughout the county being active in local politics, Farm Bureau president in 1971, serving on the Quorum Court/Justice of the Peace, and on the Home Oil Company Board of Directors. Church, family, reading and scuba diving are only a few of his many passions.

He is survived by his wife Marie Whitten Holthouse of Osceola; three sons: Ron Holthouse of Osceola, Brian Holthouse of Havre de Grace, MD and Vince Holthouse of Raleigh, N.C.; one step-son, Jim Lindsey of Adams, TN; two daughters: Kim Holthouse and Shawn Chafin both of Osceola; two step-daughters: Carol Logue of Brentwood, TN and Kathy Hayes of Lawrenceburg, TN; nine grandchildren and one great granddaughter. He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Myrtle Sexton Holthouse; one son, Edward Heath Holthouse; and three sisters: Margaret, Virginia and Maude.

Family request that memorials be made to St. Matthews Catholic Church or donor's choice.


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Tom Dillard
McKinney, TX
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Tuesday, December 13, 2005

Please accept my condolences at the loss of Mr. Holthouse. I have fond memories of him when my Dad (Sonny Dillard) and I would run into him while farming nearby. I remember picking cotton with Libby and Bonnie's kindergarten class out at the house. Loosing a parent is hard; may the promises of Christ grant you comfort. Tom Dillard, and family

Gene and Sylvia Hayes
Lawrenceburg, TN
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Monday, December 5, 2005

Marie, We're so sorry to hear of Bob's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. You have our deepest sympathy.

Harold and Dean Richmond
Lawrenceburg, TN
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Sunday, December 4, 2005

All of you have our deepest sympathy.

David M.Brick
Marion, AR
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Friday, December 2, 2005

Dear Ron, So sorry to hear about the death of your father. I saw the obituary in the paper and just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you and your family at this time. In deepest sympathy. David M. Brick 268 Rivertrace Dr. Marion, AR 72364 870-739-1629

Freda Cooper
Memphis, TN
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Thursday, December 1, 2005

My most heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all.... Earth's loss is Heaven's gain. He will truly be missed.

William "Roy" Campbell
Dallas, TX
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Thursday, December 1, 2005

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know you will miss your dad more than words could express. Roy

Tyler F. Dunegan
Osceola, AR
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Thursday, December 1, 2005

Kim, The Mississippi County Republican Committee, Carolyn, and I are deeply saddened to hear of Bob's passing. Please accept our condolences and do not hesitate to call upon us if we may be of assistance to you. Tyler F. Dunegan & Carolyn Miskelly

Greg and Melanie Vaughn
Osceola, AR
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Wednesday, November 30, 2005

Mr. Holthouse was a fine gentleman, and we are truly sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Greg and Melanie Vaughn

Denver and Mary K. Trapp
Lawrenceburg, TN
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Wednesday, November 30, 2005

Marie and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Bob's death. Please accept our sympathy. We will keep you in our prayers.

Mike Overstreet
Oxford, MS
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Wednesday, November 30, 2005

Shawn, Ron and Family, Just want you to know that I had the utmost respect and admiration for your father. I appreciated very much his friendship and kindness to me as a young farmer. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless You. Mike

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Butler
Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, November 30, 2005

Please accept our sympathies. Bob will be remembered in our prayers this day.

The John Fain Family
Osceola, AR
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Tuesday, November 29, 2005

Shawn and Ron, So sorry to hear of your father's passing. We are sorry we can't be here, we have to be out of town. I sure thought a lot of your dad and had some good talks about your grandfather with him and the days in Lawrenceburg. May God bless you in these days ahead. The Fain Family