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Robert Edward Crosby

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Robert Edward Crosby, 79, of Pine Bluff, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017. Mr. Crosby was born February 14, 1938, a son of the late Arnold Lee and Opal Inez Johnson Crosby. Reared and educated in Pine Bluff, Mr. Crosby was a 1956 graduate of White Hall High School. He later joined the United States Army Reserve before becoming employed at International Paper Company as a Lab operator, where he later retired after more than 47 years of service. Robert's hobbies included fishing, hunting with the Willis-Drake Hunting Club, and gardening. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael Edward Crosby; brother, Herbert Crosby; and son-in-law, Chris Carroll. Survivors include his loving wife, Bessie Elizabeth "Liz" Slaten Crosby, to whom he married February 21, 1959 in Pine Bluff; daughters, Lisa G. Crosby of Alexandria, Virginia, Rita K. French (Tracy) of Cabot and Cara B. Carroll of Pine Bluff; brother, Geral Dene Crosby; sisters, Wilma Taylor and Greta Lisenbey; six grandchildren, Jonathon Allbritton, Tracie French, Collin French, Elisabeth Miller, Maggie French Collins, and Bradford French; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, October 26, 2017, in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson and Son with Reverend Johnny Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Robinson's. Online condolences: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

Published October 25, 2017

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