of Beebe, AR
March 3, 1933 - April 21, 2015
Robert Lee Shores, Sr., 82, of Beebe, Arkansas went to be with the Lord April 21st, 2015. He was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas on March 7, 1933 to William Shores and Velma Cooper Shores.
Robert was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid sportsman who loved to bird hunt and duck hunt. Robert earned his Bachelor of Science at UAM. He worked as an educator for forty-one years. He coached football and basketball for thirty-seven years. During his coaching career his Harrisburg Athletic Teams won State Championships in football, basketball and track. He was of the Baptist faith and was a veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of fifty years, Ruth Shores in 2009; three brothers: Thurell, Tommy, and Leon Shores.
He is survived by one son: Robert Lee Shores, Jr. and his life partner Victor Herec of Atlanta, Georgia; two daughters: Sharon Essex (Stewart) of Coy, Arkansas and Karen Black (Johnny) of Beebe, Arkansas; four grandchildren: Nicholas Eichler of Columbus, Ohio; Justin Eichler of Bull Head City, Arizona; Tiffany Black of Conway, Arkansas and Dusty Black of Beebe, Arkansas; one brother: Willie Shores of Stuttgart, Arkansas.
Services will be Saturday, April 25th, 2015 at 10:00 A. M. at Roller England Funeral Home (501) 842-3939. Bro. Mark Quick will be officiating. Visitation will be Friday, April 24th, 2015 from 6-8:00 P. M. Burial will be in Stoney Point Cemetery in Beebe, Arkansas.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
I'm so very sorry to hear of Coach Shores passing. He was such a wonderful man, Coach, teacher and friend to my family. I know mom and dad greates him in Heaven with great rejoicing. Praying your hearts are filled with the peace that passes all understanding.
Love and blessings,
Dana Bishop Spencer
So sorry to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories with the whole family, especially on snow days! I will remember him with a smile and a warm heart. God bless you all.
Sharon, Karen, and Bobby, So very sorry to hear about Bob. I did not know where he lived but assumed it would be near you kids. Just hearing about his passing. Bob and Ruth were such good friends of Ken and mine. We loved your family and enjoyed raising our families together in a wonderful small Arkansas town like Harrisburg. We all worked at the school and Bob Shores was a great Coach, teacher and roll model for all. He was a good, good, man. Love you all. Wyvonne..
Sorry to hear of your loss. He was a good man ,great coach,and a good teacher. He taught me a lot about respect and discipline. I know he will be missed.
So sorry to hear of Coach Shores passing. He was an excellent role model for us at HHS. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
So sorry to hear about Coach Shores. He was a great coach and teacher and one of my favorites while in school at Harrisburg. The world lost a wonderful man.
Sharon, I am so sorry about your dad. I never met him, but after talking to you and seeing the wonderful video here, I sure understand why you loved him so much. I know you will all miss him so much. Hugs and prayers.
I will miss Uncle Bob greatly but have my memories of a wonderful man.
Bobby and Sharon and the rest of family,
So Sorry for the lost of your Dad.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Prayers,
Marty
Rest in peace Uncle Bob. You will truly be missed. Love you Tina
our prayers are with you all
Sharon, so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark and I both loved Bob and thought the world of him. He will be missed but not forgotten.
Praying for your family during this time of loss.
Sharon, I'm so sorry about you father. I'll be praying for you and your family. I notice that several live a distance away. Praying for traveling mercies. Hugs.
Sharon and family i'm so sorry to hear of your dad passing, he was such a wonderful man the times that i was around him. please know that i will keep you all in my prayers. May God put his loving arms around each of you and carry you thru this time. God did gain another angel home. I bet he and your mom are having a good time so you better behave.
Love you
Bessie