Robert Gene Harrell

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Visitation Schedule
Public Viewing
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 W. Washington Avenue
Jonesboro, AR  72401
Friday, September 5, 2014
5-7 pm
Service Schedule
Chapel Service
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 W. Washington Avenue
Jonesboro, AR  72401
Saturday, September 6, 2014
10:00 am
Cemetery
Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery
3910 Harrisburg Road
Jonesboro, AR  72404
Robert Gene Harrell

of Jonesboro, AR

November 27, 1930 - September 4, 2014

Robert Gene Harrell, 83, of Jonesboro passed away on Thursday, September 04, 2014 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. He was born November 27, 1930 at Vanndale to William (Shorty) and Annie Lee Skaggs Harrell. Robert proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. He loved bowling in his younger years, and playing softball and coaching softball teams, with one of his teams going to Nationals.

His parents; sister, Margaret Harrell; brothers, W.C. Harrell and Pierce Harrell; and son-in-law, Michael Gibson all preceded Robert in death.

Survivors include his loving wife, Lavada Riggs Harrell; two daughters, Kathy Gibson of Lake City and Patty (Gary) Metz of Jonesboro; three grandchildren, Amanda (Michael) Stewart of Mountain View, Amber (Kevin) Richardson of Jonesboro and Robbie (Tiffany) Gibson of Bay; six great grandchildren; Sawyer Robinson, Kate Stewart, Carly Richardson, Cole Richardson, Dax Gibson and Xander Gibson; and a host of family and friends.

Visitation will be 5-7 pm Friday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro.

Chapel services will be 10 am Saturday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home with Bro. Robbie McMasters officiating. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.

Conway Riggs, Steven Riggs, Barry Riggs, Jerry Riggs, Michael Riggs and Chris Riggs will serve as pallbearers.

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John & Susan Utley
Osceola, IN
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Friday, September 5, 2014

So sorry to hear about Robert's passing. Praying for you all! May God's peace rule your hearts and comfort you.

Sandra Whitmire
Trumann, AR
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Thursday, September 4, 2014

So very sorry to see this today. I never met your dad but he sounds and looks like a very sweet gentleman. Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I love you.

Bill and sherry
Jonesboro, AR
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Thursday, September 4, 2014

So sorry for your loss! Praying for the family!