of Little Rock, AR
June 3, 1957 - June 2, 2025
Robert Farquhar, 67, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2025.
Robert was born June 3, 1957 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Macgregor Farquhar and Kay Frances Clark. He is survived by one brother, Jon Scott Farquhar (Mandy); one niece, Elizabeth Frances Farquhar; one nephew, Jon ''Will'' Farquhar; one great-nephew, Silas Farquhar; Marie Tullos, his long-time business partner of 29 years; a host of friends, clients and beloved animals.
He graduated from Little Rock Central High School in 1975 and graduated from the University of Tulsa with a degree in Nutrition.
Robert was highly respected for fitness and bodybuilding. He trained many clients during his career including, ''Mr. and Mrs. Arkansas Body Builders''. He impacted many people in the area of physical fitness. He was a motivator, disciplined and passionate about living a healthy lifestyle. He loved all animals and developed a t-shirt entitled, ''Be Kind to Animals or I Will Kill You!''
Robert - ''Loved his family, loved his friends, loved his animals…'' He wanted his remains to be buried in the ''Valley of the Kings - Egypt''.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Pulaski County.
A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.
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34 Condolence(s)
Ruby Tramel
Friday, June 13, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with you Scott , Mandy and Will!
Mark Chisenhall
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Robert taught me a lot about health and fitness during my teens. I'm very grateful for the time I spent with him and the lifelong habits he helped shape. I never skip leg day and still think of him every time I do the leg press.
Kathleen Lewallen
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Go in peace Robert!
Bill Denio
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Scott and Mandy, Carol and I are very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Carol Westmoreland Rateliff
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Extending my condolences to the family of Robert. Robert brought so much joy, enthusiasm and sportsmanship to our LRCH class. Enjoyed him playing guitar during talent shows. A true gentleman, you will be missed fellow Tiger 🐅
Reade Mitchell
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Love & Mercy to you Robert. Thank you for the great training & support for my radio career in the 90s. Little Rock will miss you & was a better place with you in it.
Karen and David Sevier
Monday, June 9, 2025
Scott , Mandy and Will, so sorry for y'all's loss. We're praying for your peace during this difficult time. Much love to you all❤️
Karla Ann Thalmueller- Driskell
Monday, June 9, 2025
Go in peace, my brother. 67 is too early. May the Lord wrap you in His Arms.
Carrie Hutchison
Monday, June 9, 2025
You will be missed more than words can express. You have the biggest heart of anyone I know. Most of all, thank you for making my daughter feel special.
Geoffrey Springer
Monday, June 9, 2025
Rob was an unmovable mountain of truth that we could all rely upon to always shoot us straight, and never let us make excuses. He was like a second father to me. I will never forget him or all he taught me. Thank you Rob, you will be missed always.
Linda Vint-Mourning
Monday, June 9, 2025
Robert was my trainer (and friend) in the 90's and again in 2016. He taught me so much about fitness and nutrition. One of the most disciplined people I've ever met. He will be truly missed!
Jennifer Textor
Sunday, June 8, 2025
I was a friend of Robert's dad. When my Mother was diagnosed with leukemia in 1984, Robert worked at the first so called health food store in Little Rock, Beans & Grains & Things on Fair Park street. He was so kind and compassionate in helping me develop a supplement plan for her. He had an inner kindness that one could feel. Our paths never crossed beyond that time in my life, but I have never forgotten my experience with him
all those years ago. So sorry to hear of his passing. 🙏
George Noble
Sunday, June 8, 2025
I attended LRCH with Robert and we all worked at St. Vincent's while in high school. Great guy! He will truly be missed
Barbara Bell McMahan
Sunday, June 8, 2025
I am so sorry to hear this. I've known Robert since we were kids & grew up together in the same neighborhood. I have some great memories of fun times together. Rest well, dear Robert.
Howard Monts
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Damn ,just thought about Robert last week and was looking forward to seeing him at our 50th class reunion
Pat Hampel
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Rest in peace,
I remember throwing the tennis balls against Judge Amslers brick wall till their fuzz coating was gone, with the goal of putting the ball in the drainage hole, building forts in Alsop park . Watching Ms Kay cooking dinner. You played a large part in my early years, Thank you and much love my brother
Pat
Donna Reppond
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Rest in peace, friend. I am forever grateful for all that you and Marie have taught me. You will be greatly missed by many.
Elizabeth Farquhar
Saturday, June 7, 2025
I will think of you every time I make Alfredo and I will adopt all the animals. See you later Unc. Please give Granny K the biggest hug from me ♥️
Lorie Kimes Scott
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Robert was a friend & it makes my heart sad he is gone. He will be missed!
'"peace 🕊️
Andrew Adams
Saturday, June 7, 2025
I was lucky enough to have know Robert for 18 years. He was not only my trainer, but my mentor and friend. I am so grateful that he was a part of my life and will always remember and appreciate the impact he has had on it.
Mike Turner
Saturday, June 7, 2025
We were friends for over 40 years Taught me so much about nutrition and bodybuilding. Will never forget you Brother. RIP
Joe Gayland Wright
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Robert changed my life for the better. He was great friend and really more of a brother to me. I will miss him
Debbie Norman
Saturday, June 7, 2025
I met Robert at Jim Boteen's in 1993! He wrote my first healthy eating plan while I was there training with Shelley Carney! I followed him to The Gym. He was a quiet giant who walked in The Gym making sure everyone was doing well. I remember besides training people to be healthy he loved animals. I have fond memories of Robert, Shelly, Lori and the best cook Marie! I was blessed to know Robert, his brother and his sweet Mom. I saw him recently and even though we were older our memories were still alive. Rest In Peace my friend!
Michael Gibbons
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Thank you Robert for 30 years of friendship. I know you are up there getting the new gym ready for us. I will always appreciate everything you did for me and everyone whose paths you crossed. YOU made a difference in so many lives. Tell Bruno we all said hi and be ready, i will be there soon.
Love ya brother
Kim Davis
Friday, June 6, 2025
I knew Robert only briefly in the 1980s but he made an indelible mark on. He was a bigger than life enigma. I remember talking with him when he was helping his Mom, Kay Clark, open the Milford Track restaurant. The mission of the restaurant was to offer a healthy alternative to most lunch options in West Little Rock. Robert told me these so called restaurants were ''heating engineers masquerading as chefs.'' He nailed in his typical blunt, candid, in-your-face style. I wish I had spent more time with him.
Jason Snow
Friday, June 6, 2025
A true one of a kind. He'll be missed.
Laurie Crews Holman
Friday, June 6, 2025
Robert, you were tough, smart, intense & kind beyond heavens. I will treasure our time together. May you run with God's creatures in heaven. 🙏'
Karen Byrd
Friday, June 6, 2025
Gone but never forgotten! Twenty+ years of hard core training! You were the best! Luv and peace.
Mike Cole
Friday, June 6, 2025
Peace be with you, my friend. Know that you mattered! Gone, but never forgotten.
Jeff Gibson
Friday, June 6, 2025
R.I.P. my brother. You were such a big part of my life for so many years, I only wish I would have come back home more often after I moved to San Diego and then on to Palm Beach, our few visits and phone calls just wasn't enough. My heart hurts, you will be missed, yet I know you are at peace. Thank you for always being there for me and being a true friend for life. There will never be another like you, and the memories will never go away, we had a lot of great years. R.I.P.
Brenda Noble
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Robert will be greatly missed! He taught me years ago things about nutrition & pressing through when your body wants to give up! One of his sayings was THIS GYM IS NOT FOR SISSYS'' and boy was he right! 😁 I'm so grateful for the friendship most of all!! You will never be forgotten! ♥️
Larry Scarbrough
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Praying for the family, The last time I saw Robert was at The GYM had a great time remembering the old days at the razorback Gym we had not seen each other in years
Karen Young
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Robert made an unmeasurable impact on my life as a skinny awkward female in a predominantly male gym. His kind words of encouragement helped me have to confidence to keep moving toward my fitness goals when others were taking bets on when I would quit.
Godspeed Robert. You made an impact of lives by simply offering words of encouragement to someone like me who felt invisible.
Christopher Parent
Thursday, June 5, 2025
May you rest in Peace my friend.
I enjoyed your friendship when we were growing up in Hillcrest. All these years later I still throw the tennis ball on the wall.
In your life you always did good deed's for people. You will be missed but not forgotten.
Christopher Parent