of Benton, AR
April 14, 1951 - September 27, 2018
Robert Gary Kerby, 67, of Benton passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018. He was born April 14, 1951 in Helena, Arkansas to the late William E. Kerby Jr. and Mary Louise Kerby. In addition to his parents, one brother, Jack Kerby (Dottie) preceded him in death.
Gary attended Phillips Community College and later went on to become a Self-Employed Contractor. He belonged to St. Mary's Church in Helena, Arkansas.
Survivors include his fiancée, Dianna Asbury; daughters, Jody Munson (Shawn) of Gilbert, AZ and Karlyn Keefe (Kasey) of Oronoco, MN; son, Kyle Kerby (Rachel) of Little Rock, AR; brother, Bill Kerby (Ann); sister, Marylane Witt; grandchildren, Taylor Munson, Rylie Keefe, Jaxson Keefe, Easton Keefe, and Knox Kerby.
Memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, October 20, 2018 in the chapel of Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home (315-0700) with Bro. Kim Hammer officiating.
A reception will be held at the funeral home following the service.
Ecclesiastes 3:4
A time to weep and a time to laugh; A time to mourn and a time to dance.
God Speed my cousin! I remember all the fun we had growing up! Be at peace!
Kyle,
So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing! Gary was a great guy! Always kind and easy going. Very nice. He will be missed.
Hope the family is doing well.
Scott Goodrich
Prayers for Gary's family, and many friends. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a wonderful, kind person, and I am a better person for knowing him.
I will miss you my friend of 63 years! I have many fond memories of growing up with Gary, attending Sacred Heart Academy and then Central. We played hours and hours of whiffle ball across from his house on Park Hill with many others friends in the neighborhood and that were attending Sacred Heart. He and I attended our first live concert when we saw Jimi Hendrix at the Orpheum in Memphis. I could go on and on. You will remain in my thoughts until I see you again one of these days. Love you, man!!
We've shared many a laugh and a few tears of the years. From the "Purple Towels" affair, to the joy of grandchildren. You have been by brother. You've been there for me in my time of need, even when you had your good pants on! LOL! Just have that 396 warmed up when I see you again. We'll race across the Heavens. Love Ya bro.
Sending prayers for God’s comfort and peace for Gary’s family.
Gary life has changed so much without you and never will be the same again. You were a bright light of joy in this world. There will not be a day you don’t make me cry in happiness and sadness. The memories we have made in these last few short years are priceless. I will cherish them to my last breathe . I love and miss you so much. Looking forward to the day I see that mischievous smile and that twinkle in your eyes. Love you so much.
Dianna