September 12, 1930 - March 2, 2020
Robert Keith Honeycutt, age 89, of Harrison, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020. The son of Otis and Madge (Peerson) Honeycutt, he was born September 12, 1930, at Snowball, Arkansas. Keith was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Clifford Honeycutt and Willard Honeycutt; and his sister, Lorea O'More.
Keith was a member of Eagle Heights Baptist Church of Harrison. He served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. Keith was well respected and highly sought after for operating cableways and cranes throughout the entire United States and other countries. It was said by a colleague that, ''he was genius at what he did and was the best there was''. Keith worked on Table Rock Dam in Missouri, Greers Ferry Dam in Arkansas, Yellowtail Dam in Montana, Mossy Rock Dam in Washington, Roosevelt Dam in Arizona, and several power plants, bridges, and radio towers throughout the country. Keith was a 32nd Degree Master Mason, Scottish Rite, and Shriner. He participated in many parades and rodeos with a Mounted Horse Patrol.
Keith is survived by his wife, Mary Katheryne Honeycutt, of the home; his sons and daughters-in-law, Kent and Tracy Honeycutt and Kyle and Cindy Honeycutt, all of Harrison; his sisters, Anna Lee Fowler of Wichita, Kansas, Rita Waters and husband Wallace of Harrison, Linda Davis of Harrison, and Alta Eddings and husband Ben of Harrison; his brother, Joe Honeycutt, of Harrison; and his sister-in-law, Jolean Honeycutt of Harrison.
Keith is also survived by his grandchildren, Tyler Zurga and wife Janelle of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Trevor Honeycutt of Fayetteville, Grant Honeycutt of Bentonville, Arkansas, and Megan Honeycutt of Harrison; his great-grandchildren, Pearl and Finley Zurga of Fayetteville; and a special Dachsund, Katie. Keith will be missed by a host of family and friends.
Visitation was Wednesday, March 4, 2020, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Services were Thursday, March 5, 2020, at 10:00 AM, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Brother Glenn Crenshaw officiating. Interment will be at Maplewood Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Tyler Zurga, Trevor Honeycutt, Grant Honeycutt, Jay Honeycutt, Kevin Waters, and Kirk Waters.
Honorary pallbearers were Megan Honeycutt and Kim Waters Covan.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital, #1 Children's Way, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202.
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12 Condolence(s)
Tammy Raley
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
May thoughts and prayers comfort you at this difficult time.
Rachel Pendergraft
Monday, March 9, 2020
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather.
Cynthia Peerson
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Very sorry to hear of Keith's passing. I will always remember him making me laugh at a very sad time for me. My sympathies to his family and all the Honeycutts.
KEITH AND VIRGINIA SMALLEY
Friday, March 6, 2020
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF KEITH'S PASSING. SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.
Denise Dunigan
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Mary Katherine and Family, I'm so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Thought and Prayers.
Sylvia Cole-Ragland
Thursday, March 5, 2020
So sorry for your loss. I remember when Keith, Clifford, and my Dad (Coy Cole) would pool rides to their job site on the Bull Shoals Dam.
Susan Stills
Thursday, March 5, 2020
So sorry for the family. Keith was so special. We loved him at the courthouse and will miss him. Sending prayers to the family.
im Huff
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Keith was a good man and always carried a smile. He will be missed. God bless.
Bob and. Joann Estes
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Mary Kathryne, Kent, Kyle and families,
We are thinking about you,
May God comfort and keep you at this difficult time.
Bob & Joann
Johnny Savage
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Mary Katheryne. my Prayers are with you and the family. I know this was a loss to you. PRAYERS
Keith and Teresa Stewart
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Kyle, Cindy, Trevor, Grant, and Megan-
Please accept our condolences at the loss of Papa Keith. He was one of the good ones, and I know you all will miss him terribly. Sending prayers.
Ewanda Shipman Young
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Mary Katheryne , You and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers, during this very difficult time.
Love you all