Kelly P. Driver

Kelly P. Driver, of Cabot, left his earthly home peacefully and went to join his Savior Jesus Christ in his heavenly home on Dec. 15, 2011, at the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, Ark. He was born on Jan. 24, 1924. He was preceded in death by his wife Edith M. Driver; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. K.P. Driver; and sister, Anna Grace Dyer. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Driver, of Cabot; her children, Roger Cook (Lisa), of North Carolina, Rusty Cook (Donna), of Oklahoma, and Robbie Heller (Marty), of Texas; his son, Joe D. Driver (Reba), of North Little Rock; grandsons, Jimmy Driver, of North Little Rock, Adam Driver, of New York and granddaughter, April Wilson (Steve), of Indiana; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephew, and many long time friends. He was a Navy veteran and served on submarines in World War II and the Korean War. He retired from the Navy and worked at Amphibious Base with the Seals then retired to Arkansas in 1993. He was an active member of Sylvan Hills Baptist Church. He was an accomplished bass guitar player with a traveling band, the Gospel Tones, and avid car enthusiast, and never met a stranger. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, at Sylvan Hills Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Arkansas State Veterans' Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark., 72116, 501-791-7400. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.