of Mayflower, AR

September 24, 1956 - April 12, 2021

Robert ''Leo'' York, 64, of Mayflower, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, on April 12, 2021. He was born September 24, 1956, in Conway, Arkansas, to C.J. ''Sonny'' and Vivian York.

Leo was passionate about his work at Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, where he planted his roots for 39 years. His work family was his 2nd family and they loved him as such. Leo was a proud military veteran from the Army Reserve, where he served for 8 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. Leo was a loving husband, father, and papaw who loved nothing more than spending time with his grandbabies. He had a passion for music and playing in the Jake Getty Band.

Leo was preceded in death by his late wife of 33 years, Sharon Ann York, father, C.J. ''Sonny'' York, and brothers, Buryl and Richard York.

He is survived by his loving wife, April York; children, Katrina Rochelle (Sam) York, Robert Cody (Leslie) York, Abigail (Drake) Cooper, Caleb Credit; three grandsons ''buddy pals'', Robbie Rice, Cooper York and Evan York; mother, Vivian York; brothers, Ray (Keri), Ed and Joe York, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. As a lifelong resident of Mayflower, he will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.

Funeral Service will be Friday, April 16, 2021, at 10:00am at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Visitation will begin one hour prior at 9:00am. Burial will follow at Mayflower Cemetery.

Online Guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com