of Conway, AR
January 5, 1927 - September 27, 2019
Robert Barry Gill, Jr., 92, of Conway, went to be with his Lord Friday, September 27, 2019. He was born Wednesday, January 5, 1927 in Atkins, Arkansas to the late Robert Barry Gill, Sr. and the late Lila Lucille Kinder Gill.
Mr. Gill was the manager of four different Kroger locations in Conway, a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, attended Antioch Baptist Church and the Cowboy Church. He was a member of the Lions Club and Green Grove Masonic Lodge #107. He loved to quail hunt, play golf and mow lawns. He always listened to the broadcasting of the Conway Christian baseball and football games that his grandson Brandon played in. He was a fan of the Chicago Cubs and John Wayne movies.
Mr. Gill was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Edna Faye Stell Gill; two brothers, James Allen Gill and Jerry Otis Gill; two sisters, Gwendolyn Gill and Evelynn M. Douglas; and a great granddaughter, Lauren Elaine Shaw.
He leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Linda Skyrme of Conway; two grandchildren, William Kenfield Shaw, Jr. and his wife Sarah Pew-Shaw and Shannon Skyrme and his wife Brandi Holt-Skyrme; four great-grandchildren, Allison Elizabeth Shaw, Emile Ann Shaw, Brandon Kenfield Shaw and Braven Storm Skyrme; and a host of other family and friends.
Family visitation will be Tuesday, October 1, 2019, 6:00-8:00PM at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral service will be Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 1:00PM in the funeral home chapel with Jim McDonald officiating. Entombment will follow in Crestlawn Mausoleum.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Kenfield Shaw, Braven Storm Skyrme, Grady Baker, Larry Jolley, Tommy Padgett and Joel Scott.
Honorary pallbearers are L.G. Reynolds, Bob Riddle and Larry Wilkerson.
The family wants to give a special thank you to Mr. Gill's caregivers Tammy Deckard, Sherry Sutterfield, Robert Moore, Brittany Payne and Heather Batterson..
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the charity of your choice.
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19 Condolence(s)
Mike and Gayle Scott
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Dear Linda and Family,
We wish to send our prayers to you all. Joel was greatly blessed by your father (and your mother!) Just think of the reunion your mom and dad had this week!
Bob was a great influence on our son, and they remained friends for years. Thank you for including Joel in Bob's service.
Mike and Gayle
Linda & Bill Cossey
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Linda, praying for God's peace and comfort for you and your family through the coming times.
Larry and Kerry Nichols
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Linda and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
John Ed & Danita Webb
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Linda & family, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Ms. Esther M. Kershner-Mitchell
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Many years ago, I worked for Bob Gill, at Kroger in Conway; I worked for him over 10 years.
I transferred from Kroger in Indiana. The Kroger store was over where Log Cabin-used to be. There is a dance studio in that area now. I worked 1 week at that store-then-we moved to the "new" Kroger store. Mr. Gill -all of his staff-welcomed me and treated me as a professional...not a "Yankee, out of her element". He was always professional and respectful.
Edna Faye...a sweetheart.
It has been 45 years since working at Kroger; I have always appreciated you, Bob Gill. Thank you for giving me a chance-when I moved to Arkansas..
Ms. Esther
Jim Daniels
Monday, September 30, 2019
Linda ... Thinking of you during this difficult time ... May you have peace knowing that he's in a much better place ...
Jack and Carol McCollough
Monday, September 30, 2019
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Father.
Dudley Skyrme
Monday, September 30, 2019
Linda, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Bob. Your Dad was such a kind, gentle and generous man. I will always have love in my heart for all the many times he showed me his kind and generous ways. You can rest assured that he is now with his lord and savior. God bless you, William, Shannon and the Grandkids that he loved and adored.
Dudley
Lulu Thompson
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Linda, we were so BLESSED to have such great parents! I send my deepest sympathy to you and yours, Lulu
diana hensley
Sunday, September 29, 2019
I never knew mr. Gill away from Krogers ,occasionally we would see him different places .but after seeing him so often and for so many years at krogers you feel so very familiar.He was always so courteous ,helpful and friendly I have been missing the personal care and service he always gave his costumers. seems like that all retired when he did. to his family I would like to extend my deepest sympathy. I believe he was a good and faithful servant, God bless him ,and his family.
Georgia Ross
Saturday, September 28, 2019
I'm sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed seeing Mr. Gill at Kroger!
Frank
Saturday, September 28, 2019
May he Rest In Peace, a great boss who helped me become a successful business man. He will be greatly missed.
Frank ie Kinard
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Linda & Family,
So sad about your Dads passing. I knew Bob from of course, shopping Krogers.
All my Prayers & condolences . May GOD Bless.
Frank ie K.
Chad & Brandy Fowler
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Linda & Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Gill was a great man and always treated us with such kindness. He will be greatly missed.
Randy Robnett
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Rest In Peace Mr Gill: It was such a pleasure working for you, l learned so much from you, a true leader. How to sincerely put the customer first, and how to work hard and still have fun and be appreciated. It is a honor to say I had the pleasure of knowing you. Prayers for comfort and peace for your family .
Debbie “New†Mcbride
Saturday, September 28, 2019
So sorry for your loss, Mr Gill was my boss at Kroger for a lot of years, great man, we shared Jan 5 Birthdays , he always called the store and wished me a Happy BD for years after he retired
Carol Scott Newell
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Linda I am so so sorry about the death of your father. I will always remember his smiling face when you went in Kroger’s. He was a very special person as your mother. He will be missed. Just remember he is in a better place and not suffering anymore. God will help you all get through this difficult time. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Scott Newell
Tim Starkey
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Linda,
I am sorry for your loss. He was a bigger than life man.
You can do anything through Christ who strength you..
Ray & Nancy Moix
Saturday, September 28, 2019
We have good memories of Mr. Gill, especially from Kroger, and of watching William and Shannon grow up out the back door.
May he Rest In Peace. Prayers for all the family.