Bobby Joe Elsea

Bobby Joe Elsea, age 70, passed away in Anderson, Mo. on February 13, 2017. He was born September 24, 1946 in Bentonville to Buck and Alice (Jenkins) Elsea. He was a lifelong resident of Bentonville, Ark. He served in the Army National Guard for 21 years and retired as a Staff Sargent. He also served with the Bentonville fire department for 20 years. He was a great Grandfather that loved and supported his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his both parents, his wife; Janice (Townsend) Elsea; son, Michael Scott Elsea; brothers, Don and Kenneth Elsea and sisters, Lylia May Talley and Joyce Anglin. He is survived by his grandchildren; Dustin and Maddie Elsea of Bentonville. Graveside services will be held on Friday, February 17, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Gravette, Ark. Services are under the care of Callison-Lough Funeral Home of Bentonville. www.calisonlough.com.