Robert Louie Pomtree

Robert Louie Pomtree, 76, of Little Rock, passed away, February 19, 2017 peacefully at his home Sunday afternoon. He was born May 25, 1940 in Howell, Arkansas to the late Kathryn and Alva Lee Pomtree. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers James Edward and Russell Lee Pomtree. For most of his adult life Robert was in sales operating and owning a small filtration and pump business for 25 years. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Marcia DeJoy Pomtree; one son Anthony Pomtree (Mindy) of Bryant, Ark.; one daughter Robin Eld (Ken) of St. Thomas, Va.; three grandchildren, grandsons David Michael Eld (33) and Austin Samuel Pomtree (six), and granddaughter Sydney Reese Pomtree (nine); one brother Hershal Pomtree (Rita) of Memphis, Tenn.; one sister Marie Pomtree of Little Rock, Ark.; one sister-in-law Ernestine Pomtree of Augusta, Ark.; and several nieces and nephews. Robert was blessed in life with love, respect, and friendship. He was a man with a big heart and generous to a fault. He will be greatly missed. A graveside service will be held Thursday, February 23, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Forest Hills Memorial Park, 10201 Hwy 5 North, Alexander, Ark. To sign the online guestbook go to www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.