HENRY (VETERAN), ROBERT "BOB" R. - Washington County, Arkansas | ROBERT "BOB" R. HENRY (VETERAN) - Arkansas Gravestone Photos

Robert "Bob" R. HENRY (VETERAN)

Bethesda (Morrow) Cemetery
Washington County,
Arkansas

Arkansas
National Guard
November 05, 1928 - April 30, 2011

Spouse of 54 years - Betty Jean Hamilton Henry

*Obituary

82 a lifetime resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord on April 30, 2011 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born November 5, 1928 in Morrow, Arkansas, the son of Richard Alex and Ora Ellen Kidd Henry.

Bob was previously the owner of Bob's Auto Body in Lincoln. He was an employee of the Prairie Grove School District for 29 years. He served the City of Prairie Grove as Animal Control Officer for 13 years, placing over one hundred pets in loving homes. Past memberships include the Prairie Grove Lions Club, American Legion Post 146, the Arkansas Army National Guard Association, and the Prairie Grove Athletic Booster Club. Bob's greatest legacy is his lifetime commitment to the young men of Prairie Grove. Bob joined the Boy Scouts of America in 1967 and was Scoutmaster of Troop 94 for 41 years. Since 1970 he served as a Vigil Member, the highest rank in the Order of the Arrow. Through the years he received the District Award of Merit, Scoutmaster's Key, Razorback Certificate of achievement, and the Founder's Award. In 1991, Bob was presented with the Silver Beaver Award, the highest honor that can be bestowed by a council. He served as Grand Marshall of the 2002 Prairie Grove Chamber of Commerce Clothesline Fair parade. In 2004 he was recognized by the Mason-Nations Post 146 for outstanding service and dedication to the Boy Scouting program and community. Bob will be remembered forever in the hearts of generations of young men who grew up under the tutelage of this great man.

Contributed on 6/2/11 by tslundberg
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Submitted: 6/2/11 • Approved: 6/4/11 • Last Updated: 9/10/12 • R537711-G0-S3

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