of Little Rock, AR
June 28, 1945 - April 13, 2020
Robert (Bob) Wayne Sebourn, 74, of Little Rock passed away April 13, 2020. He was born June 28, 1945 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
Bob, a veteran of the US Navy, was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Alberta Sebourn and his brother, Jim. He is survived by his wife, Karen; daughter, Anna; granddaughter, Gemma Engle; sister, Phyllis Marrs, and countless friends and family.
Bob was a "people person" with a servant's heart and enjoyed his work as a counselor and training manager for the Dept. of Human Services. He was especially proud of the young adults he mentored as a youth minister at Western Hills United Methodist Church.
He participated in, and taught Judo and Aikido at UALR for 25 years and achieved the rank of 4th degree black belt (Yodan). Even after retirement, he used his skills to teach workshops and to co-teach a women's self-defense class.
When Bob wasn't fixing things or cooking meals for the Manna Meals at Henderson United Methodist Church, he could be found pursuing one of his hobbies. He loved golfing with his special buddies, softball, and fishing. He spent time at home puttering in his shop building birdhouses and creating unique Christmas ornaments for his family each year. He was also a member of the Civil War Roundtable of Arkansas, the American Legion, and the United States Judo Federation.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. The graveside service will be held at Forest Hills Memorial Park at 2:00, April 17, 2020. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Henderson UMC Manna Meals, 13000 W. Baseline Rd., Little Rock, Arkansas, 72210.
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36 Condolence(s)
Lisa Moss
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with the family. Praying for continued peace, love and strength.
Doug and Angie Adkins
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Karen and Anna,
Our heart goes out to you both. We loved our time at Western Hills and good times with your family. Blessings to you
Wayne and Mary Padgett
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Karen and Anna, You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We have many fond memories from our time at Western Hills! God be with you during this difficult time.
Bill & Linda LUndy
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Karen & Anna,
Bob was a good man & very friendly. He will be missed.
Roy and Marie Johnson
Saturday, April 18, 2020
We worked with Bob at the Dept of Human Services. He was a great friend to us. Very witty. Praying for the family.
Sharon Butler Estes
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.
Glen Sebourn
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Dear Karen, Anna, Gemma and Phyllis,
There are no words to tell you how sorry I am to have just learned of Robert's passing. Such a shock and such sad news.
I have so many great memories of our growing up together in the '60's. Robert was so much more than just my cousin - he was the big brother I never had.
Please know that all of you are in our hearts and prayers.
Love,
Glen and Peggy Sebourn
David and Terri Luneau
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Dear Karen and Anna and Gemma,
Our hearts are heavy with sadness and we pray that our Father in Heaven surrounds you with all the comfort and peace you need. Bob was a joy and knowing him was a blessing. Heaven gained a great guy...I"m sure he's probably fixing something already.
David & Terri
Eula Calahan
Friday, April 17, 2020
We all love you Bob, you are and were a good friend to so many individuals, Rest In Heaven with the love from HUMC
Alan and Pam Wildschuetz
Friday, April 17, 2020
Love and prayers to the family.
Betty Foster
Friday, April 17, 2020
Karen, Bob was truly a servant of our Lord and Savior, He will be sorely missed by all. I truly treasure the opportunity I had to be so blessed to have known Bob. He is in heaven watching over all of us. May God surround you and your family of a love so deserved by all of you.
Dawn Crawford
Friday, April 17, 2020
Karen, Anna and sweet Gemma,
Such a sweet, kind, Christian man. Words cannot express the sadness I have in my heart, while at the same time a great joy for knowing he has seen the face of our Lord and Savior! My thoughts and prayers are with you all now and my prayer is that God will comfort you and that precious memories will overshadow the grief. Love and Prayers ... Dawn
Karen Lowery
Friday, April 17, 2020
I had the great pleasure of meeting Bob through our post-retirement ESOL work with the Little Rock School District. His kindness, intellect, and wit are unforgettable. Sending deepest condolences to Karen, Anna, and Gemma, of whom he spoke with great love. May God bless you all.
Susan and Scott Sullivan
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Karen,
You are in our thoughts and Prayers. We are thankful for our Sunday School class and the time we spent with Bob . We will miss his smile from across the table and the lessons he taught. Also the greeting he gave us on Sunday morning when he was making coffee and we came into the kitchen. Always a smile on his face. We will miss him but he will always be in our hearts
Bov Williams
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Karen-I’m so very, very sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself.
Bob
Sam and Carol Mathews
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Karen,
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was such a remarkable man with such a caring heart and we will miss him greatly. May you and Anna find comfort and peace as God holds you in his loving embrace.
Ed and Mary Hudnall
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Karen, Anna, and Gemma,
Bob has been an amazing blessing to so many. He truly had a servant's heart and made the least of us feel loved and appreciated. We are so grateful for his presence in our life.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We love you,
Ed and Mary
Jimmy & Lorraine Mosby
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Ceil Wright
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Karen and Anna, my thoughts and prayers are with you. As you know, Bob will be missed by many.
Vickie Beard
Thursday, April 16, 2020
I will be forever grateful that our Sunday school classes joined together as one because we got to know Bob as a friend. He was always willing to help and was one of the kindest people I have known. I will miss him. We are not always sure why Things happen, but we can be sure that Bob is now watching you from heaven with a smile on his face. He will always live on in Karen, Anna, and Gemma.
Joanne Moren
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Karen, I am so very sorry to hear about Bob. He had such a positive impact on Ronnie and Bobbye Jo at Western Hills. You and Anna are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kristi Smith
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Bob traveled with the UA Little Rock Alumni Association to Oaklawn in February. We enjoyed his presence and I believe that he had a great time, too. To his family, please know that he will be missed.
Sincerely,
Kristi Smith
Interim Executive Director of the Alumni Association
Jerry Webster
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Bob and I were fraternity brothers at UCA in the early '70's. GREAT GUY. A real leader who we all respected and looked up to. Always ready to help anyone in any way he could for any reason. Kind. Thoughtful. Respectful. He was always positive, happy, caring, likable. We shared many fun times together during our college years and we stayed connected throughout our lives. A friend who I will miss dearly.
Joyce Wright
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Karen, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your familyðŸ™
Joe & Linda Sky
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Karen,
We are so sorry to hear about Bob. We were so fortunate to meet you and Bob last year on the British Isles tour. We will always remember the fun times we had, particularly surprising Bob with an early birthday celebration.
Karen, may the Lord comfort and bless you and your family!
Love,
Linda & Sky
Sandra and Travis King
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Karen and Anna, we are so very sorry for your loss. Bob was a wonderful gentleman and friend. Please go to God for comfort during this time and moving forward. All our love.
John Stewart
Thursday, April 16, 2020
I had the good fortune of attending church & Sunday school with Bob & Karen in the past and enjoying the friendship of a wonderful family through the years. Bob and I played poor golf and tennis together when we could. He was one of those people that you might not have seen in awhile, but when you did it was like you had just seen each other the day before. What a wonderful life he led!
Lynn and Teresa Clayton
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Karen and Anna- we are just shocked to hear of Bob’s passing. He was such a wonderful man. I know that the Lord placed your little family in our lives back in the Western Hills days. What a life he lived- a servant leader. We will be praying for you through this tough time.
Wally & Kim Johnson
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
So sorry to hear this news. Bob was a really good man! God be with you Karen, Anna and Gemma!
Ken Vaughn
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Karen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Bob when we were at Henderson together. Praying for comforting grace in the days ahead.
Howard Hendrickson
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Bob was a wonderful mentor and I am better because of how he impacted my life. Karen and Anna I hope that you are able to hold each other tightly in this very sad time.
Judy Furnish
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Karen and Anna, the days won’t be as bright with Bob being gone. Our church will be a bit quieter and the many things he did for Henderson will be left undone. He was a gem, as you know. I pray God will fill your days and nights with great memories and love. Love you, Judy
Karen Henery
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Karen and Anna,
There are no words to express my deepest sympathy at this time. I am still reeling in shock but I know that it is no less shocking for you either. I have wonderful memories of Bob from the time he worked with us with the ESOL Department. He kept us on the straight and narrow if anything did not look correct. He had that eye and attention for detail. Bob was also a Sunday school member and friend. He will be missed more than I can express. His spirit lives on through you and Gemma. Such a loss of a wonderful, kind, gentle person. Praying for you and with you at this time.
Ashley Wagner
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Karen and Anna,
I wanted to let you know how sorry I am to hear about Bob's passing. Bob had a big impact on my life and helped me grow in my Christian faith. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Julie Agee Gillaspy
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Bob was my church youth director and was a huge influence during my formative years. So thankful for his calm presence, encouragement, laughter and care. Love and hugs to Karen, Anna and Gemma.
Lisa Fore
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
I worked with this great man at the Department of Human Services. He was wonderful! My prayers are with his family.