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Robert G. "Bob" Whitley

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Robert G. "Bob" Whitley, 76, of Rogers, Ark., passed away, surrounded by his family on Monday, July 4, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers. He was born Dec. 8, 1939 in Rogers, the son of William Edward and Ines Robertson Whitley. Bob retired as Fire Chief in 1982 from the Rogers Fire Department and his own Fire Service Supply in 2005. But he never stopped working and serving. He was a member of the Nazarene Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling and camping. Bob is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Mark Whitley; and one brother, Frederick "Lee" Whitley. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Joyce Fielding Whitley of the home; three children: Keith Whitley and wife, Jessica, Susan Whitley, Robert Whitley and wife, Sheila, all of Rogers; four sisters: Reba Kruger of Springdale, Erma Fielding of Lowell, Janie Waldrep of St. Louis, and Sharon Williams of Rogers; grandchildren: Jason Dickard, Michelle Slate and husband, Lenard, Megan Blevins and husband, Jared; great-grandson, Truman Dickard; soon-to-be great-granddaughter, Alice Slate (due July 13); and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers. Private interment in the Rogers Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Online condolences to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.

Published July 5, 2016

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