of Paris, AR
January 12, 1949 - January 25, 2026
Bobby Lewis Cravens, 77, was born to Myrtle Dale Lewis Cravens and Robert William Cravens on January 12, 1949 at the Paris Hospital in Paris, Arkansas. He passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2026, in Paris.
Bobby attended Paris and Prairie View Elementary Schools and then Scranton High School where he graduated with the class of 1967. After graduating high school he attended Ozark Vocational Technical School in electronics and graduating on August 9, 1968. He entered the US Navy shortly after and served until November 1974. He graduated the US Naval Air Technical Training Command in Glynco, Georgia, as radar tech with training in equipment repair, communications and damage control. He served on the USS Saratoga Air Craft Carrier which traveled all over the world. This piqued his interest in the countries of the world. He would often talk about his travels while serving in the Navy.
Bobby returned home to live at his home place in Dublin, Arkansas where he became an expert electronics repair man for the community. He was also a long-time employee of Dr. Betty Ben Uzman and her daughter, Dr. Betty Tuba (Pym) Uzman, on the Gehring Farm near Dublin. He enjoyed and loved to talk about his work there.
Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, Myrtle Lewis Cravens and Robert William Cravens
He is survived by cousins including, Clarence Wayne Gray and his wife Melba Harvell Gray, Susan Cravens Houser and husband Roy and Nenah Jean Cravens Fulmer, his employer, Dr. Pym Uzman and several 2nd cousins on both sides of his family as well as many good and caring friends and neighbors including the Ron and Sandy Kremer family, the Bennie Galla family, the Bob Koenigseder family and the Uptigrove family.
After burial at McKendree Cemetery there will be a Memorial Service to be determined at a later date.
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8 Condolence(s)
Craig Candanoza
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
He always knew how to make you laugh and tell stories. I remember him visiting my late grandparents, Bud and Melba. Prayers for the family during this time. May he rest in peace.
Dillon Slaten
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The first time I met Bobby, I honestly thought he was Santa. Every Christmas, without fail, he brought me gifts and joy. That kindness is something I'll always remember.
He always stopped and visited when he saw us out in the yard. He will always be remembered.
Wes thompson
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Prayers for family and friends may he rest in peace
Robert Galla
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Bobby was a great neighbor and friend to our family. I have many fond memories of Bobby and his dad both. Even though we were several years younger than he was, Bobby was always able to have a meaningful conversation with me and my siblings. He was always willing to help! May God grant you eternal peace!
Zach Ward
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Bob was a piece of my childhood that I'll always remember. His stories were second to none. He will be dearly missed.
Aerial Nicely
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
It was an honor to care for this man. We enjoyed our time getting to know and love him.
Jane Davis Thompson
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Prayers and Comfort in Memories of a good man.
Tammy Valentine
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Bob, from the first day we met you I loved ya what a wonderful man you were all the stories and the lessons you taught us all and the kids all loved Santa you will be truly missed.