February 6, 1933 - November 15, 2018

Bobby ''Bob'' Eldon Henson, age 85, of Harrison, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018, at Hospice of the Hills Hospice House in Harrison. He was born February 6, 1933, in Boone County, Arkansas, the son of Harry Hugh and Mildred Marie Henson.

Bob attended Faith Assembly of God Church. He worked at the Harrison Daily Times for 50 years. He started there at an early age having worked in all the departments and eventually becoming head of production before retiring. During this time, he also enjoyed working at the Harrison Drive-In Theatre as a projectionist. His love of work was evident in his own business, Henson Printing.

Bob loved to work in his yard and garden as well. He loved to watch his grandchildren in their sporting events, even in the rain. He truly loved his family. In his youth, Bob played tennis and was proud of the trophies he was awarded.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Frankie (Speak) Robinson-Henson of the home; his daughters and sons-in-law, Pam Lyons of Harrison, Stacy and Bob Cash of Harrison, Holly and Johnnie Denton of Hugoton, Kansas and Pat and Fred Keller of Harrison; and his step-sons and their wives, Jeff and Jennifer Robinson of Harrison and Ed and Angi Robinson of Harrison. Bob is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Bill Sartin; his brothers, Jake Henson; his brother-in-law, Bill Speer; his grandchildren, Lane Jones, Matt Keller and his wife, Jamie, James Wheeler, Heather Lyons, Tyler Robinson, Taryn Robinson, Brandon Robinson, Brooklyn Robinson and Trenton Robinson; eleven great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother and sister-in-law, Harvey and Joann Henson; his sister and brother-in-law, Stella and Shorty Parker; his sister-in-law and her husband Betty and Phillip Willoughby, two sisters-in-laws Janice Henson and Helen Speer; and his niece, Shelly Hudson.

Funeral service was Monday, November 19, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Herring officiating.

Pallbearers were Bob Cash, Johnnie Denton, Fred Keller, Jeff Robinson, Ed Robinson, Tyler Robinson and Brandon Robinson.

Honorary pallbearers were Bill Sartin, Jake Henson and Bill Speer.

Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery, Harrison, Arkansas.

A special thank you to Joyce Keymer, Bob's caregiver, and the staff at Hospice of the Hills.

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