Robert Ray Horner
of Benton, AR
October 10, 1931 - April 23, 2020
Robert "Bob" Ray Horner, 88, of Benton, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020. He was born October 10, 1931 in Beatrice, Nebraska.
He was known as "Uncle Bob" to just about everyone and was an exceedingly kind and outgoing man who loved telling stories to anyone. Bob loved the outdoors, especially Lake Ouachita and the Little Fir Campground. He started his career with Benton Sheet Metal and later was self-employed with his own heating and air business that was established in 1950. His biggest pride and joy was being PawPaw and his granddaughter, Makayla. They spent many days and hours fishing and gardening. In his younger days he enjoyed gardening with his wife. He will be missed but his memory will be cherished and his legacy will continue on through those who loved and cared for him.
Bob is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Jean Ann Bradshaw Horner; his mother, Leah Esther Horner Ledbetter; his brothers-in-law, Charles Bradshaw and Jimmy Bradshaw, and his nephews, Charles "Chuck" Bradshaw and Michael Gestring.
He is survived by his daughter, Pamela J. Horner Hood and her significant other, Ron Rosnermanz; his granddaughter, Makayla A. Hood; his nephew who was like a son, Jesse L. Bradshaw and his wife, Teresa; his sisters, Rexie Gestring and her husband, Bill, Nancy Thornberry and her husband, Clyde, Clemmie Rapier and her husband, Jerry; his brother, Butch Ledbetter and his wife, Linda; his nieces and nephews, Gail Parnell, Sharon Faust, Renita Wimberly, Jimmy Gestring and his wife, Gidget, Bill Gestring Jr. and his wife, Zelda, Terry Thornberry and his wife, Cindy, Tammie Elrod and her husband, Wayne, Robert Thornberry, Jerry Rapier Jr. and his wife, Tammy, Greg Sheridan and his wife, Traci, Brenda Dunning and her husband, Rick, Donnie Ledbetter, Bobbie W. Ledbetter, and many other extended family members and friends.
The family would like to express their deepest and most sincere thanks to the staff at Western Sizzlin/Wood Grill in Benton for welcoming and caring for Bob on a daily basis, also Arkansas Hospice for his end of life care, specifically Becky Messenger, as well as Amberwood Nursing and Rehabilitation and Dr. Edala, and staff members, Dean, Sheena, Jessica, Beth, and Taylor.
A Graveside Service with a time of open-casket viewing will be Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Old Rosemont Cemetery beginning at 2:00 p.m. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, social distancing practices shall be observed when in attendance.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Road
Benton, AR 72019
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com