Robert Max Mitcham

ROBERT MAX MITCHAM Freedom rang on March 14, 2018, when Robert Max Mitcham entered the Kingdom of Heaven. He was seventy two years old. Joining him there in celebration are his parents, Max Arlington Mitcham and Sara Preddy Mitcham of Smackover, Arkansas. Robert was born on September 12, 1945, and grew up in Smackover. He graduated from Smackover High School, and played football and baseball for the "Home of the Buckaroos." He attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in finance. It was there where he met the love of his life, Nancy Lee Tremble, from Kansas City. They married August 10, 1968 in a double wedding with her older sister Barbara and Bob Molinaro. This August will be their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Robert started his career at First National Bank in Little Rock as a correspondent banker, where he and Nancy enjoyed entertaining business colleagues and friends. Later, he pursued a career in residential and commercial real estate. Perhaps one of his more significant roles was as Coach Mitcham at Junior Deputy Baseball Park over little league baseball. His lifelong love for the game spans generations, from coaching his son to watching his three grandsons enjoy a love for the game. Robert had a very charismatic personality that included a gift of storytelling that was one of a kind. Other favorite pastimes of his were duck hunting, fishing, golf, a love for Labrador retrievers, and spending time as "PPaw" with his grandchildren. Robert is survived by his wife of fifty years, Nancy; his sister, Kay Mitcham Urbani; his three children: Lindsey Mitcham Lorence (Rick), Lauren Mitcham Thurman (Jason); and Max Taylor Mitcham (Brooke). He also leaves a strong legacy in seven grandchildren: Katherine Graham Thurman, Benjamin Scott Thurman, Luke ArlingtonLorence, Gabe Tremble Lorence, McCollum Lee Mitcham, Harper Rose Mitcham, and Ada Blair Mitcham. A celebration of Robert's life will be held on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Church at Rock Creek under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home. Robert's family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers at Hospice Home Care for the love and care that they have shown them during these last few weeks. In addition, Robert and his family are forever indebted to Dr. Joseph M. Beck, Karen, Ron, Pat, and staff for the treatment, encouragement, and support that you have given us over the past two years. Your gifts ring eternal. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.