Reverend Bobby G. Kessinger

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Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church
21 Lakeshore Drive
Little Rock, AR  72204
Saturday, June 4, 2016
10:00 AM
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Funeral
Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church
21 Lakeshore Drive
Little Rock, AR  72204
Saturday, June 4, 2016
11:00 AM
Cemetery
Crestlawn Memorial Park
472 Hwy 64 East
Conway, AR  72032
I served in the Army.
Reverend Bobby G. KessingerI am a Veteran.

of Little Rock, AR

November 18, 1931 - May 30, 2016

Reverend Bobby G. Kessinger, 84 of Little Rock, AR, passed away Monday, May 30 2016. He was born on November 18, 1931 in Conway, AR to the late Ernest E. and Ollie Lane Kessinger. He was also predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Rebecca Padgett Kessinger; one son, Jeffery Lynn Kessinger; one sister, Avanelle Perkins and one brother, Elvis Eugene Kessinger.

He is survived by one sister, Erkle St. John, and her husband Jerry, of Columbia, SC; a nephew, Ray Perkins and his wife Pat of Jefferson, AR; a cousin, Nell Newberry of Conway; a daughter-in-law, Dee Williams of Hawthorne, CA; his beloved caretakers, Cindy Boyles and Jordyn Radke Wolfe, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Bob graduated from Conway High School in 1949 and served in the US Army as a Radar Specialist during the Korean Conflict and received two Bronze Stars.

After returning from Korea, he graduated from ASTC (now University of Central Arkansas) in 1960. He was a chief engineer in the Department of Materials and Research at the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department for 37 years until he retired in 1994.

Bob served in many leadership roles at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Conway. After moving to Little Rock, he was active at Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, teacher, finance chairman, general handy man, and pastor before his death.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church in Little Rock with Reverend Wendell Griffen officiating and Reverend Paul Pighee delivering the eulogy. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway with full military honors being rendered by the U.S. Army and VFW Post 2259 of Conway.

Pallbearers will be: Michael Wolfe, Kurtis Burnett, Reverend Kim Carter, Reverend Wendell Griffen, Reverend Jerry St. John, Ray Perkins, Steve Robinson and Dana Beggs.

Honorary pallbearers are: Doyne Elder, Graham Campbell, Chuck Padgett, Tommy Padgett, Ronny Padgett and Albert Thomas.

In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests that donations be made to Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church, 21 Lakeshore Drive, Little Rock, AR 72204.

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Dean Smith
Los Angeles, CA
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Saturday, June 4, 2016

Although I only knew him briefly , I saw a man of great strength ,love ,patience and humor. I know that he will be missed by those who knew him and welcomed by those who miss him.
My condolences

Dale Gossien
Little Rock, AR
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Friday, June 3, 2016

It seems like only yesterday that Bob retired and was seen mowing his yard on his riding lawnmower several times a year whenever I passed his house. During our years working, he always had time to listen to stories of events encountered at work and to offer advice. Rest in peace Bob, knowing that you will always be in our minds.

Patricia Walsh
Conway, AR
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Friday, June 3, 2016

Erkle, I am so sorry about the loss of Bobby. Know that I am keeping you and the family in my prayers. Patricia (Paladino) Walsh and the Paladino Family

Patricia Reedy
Little Rock, AR
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Friday, June 3, 2016

Bob will be sorely missed but I am glad he'll be in Heaven with
his wife and son. RIP

Chuck Sitton
El Dorado, AR
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Friday, June 3, 2016

I had the pleasure of working under Bob at AHTD for a number of years. He was one of the most pleasant people I ever had the privilege to meet in my time on this earth. He shall receive many rewards, I am sure. My condolences to his family.