Bob Kraynik's Obituary
Bob Kraynik, 52, of Fayetteville, Arkansas went home to his Lord Monday, October 04, 2004 in Fayetteville. He was born July 08, 1952 in Philadelphia, PA, to John and Mary Willoughby Kraynik. A loving husband, devoted father, coach, military leader and teacher, friend and community member, Bob touched countless lives and will be sorely missed.
This man had many gifts, but having a humble servant's heart was truly one of his most admirable qualities. He invested his time in people and in service to others, taking joy in mowing the church grounds, teaching P.E. at Vandergriff, decorating his home for Christmas and Halloween, attending the sporting events of his students and friends, driving carpools, teaching Jr. High Sunday School and providing gifts with a generous heart. He was already making plans for costuming himself on Halloween and topping the year he'd wowed neighborhood children and friends by dressing up as Sulley, the huge blue monster from Monsters, Inc. He was an encourager, and his daughters' biggest fan as they pursued their talents in academics, gymnastics, soccer and cheerleading. Bob was a second father to many of their daughters' friends.
Bob started his career in the Air Force after going through the R.O.T.C. at the University of Arkansas and graduating in 1974. Towards the end of his career, he excitedly returned to the University to be a Professor of Military Science. In his military career, he spent time in Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, Dyers Air Force Base in Abilene, TX, Elmendorff Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska and Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. Bob retired as a Colonel in the Air Force and his family and friends were very proud of this accomplishment.
This true gentleman loved his wife, Bobbye Kraynik, and treated her with utmost respect. Their marriage partnership was out of the ordinary and a testimony to many. The two were truly best friends. He is lovingly remembered by his two daughters, Jordan and Kelsey Kraynik, both of the home in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Bob leaves behind his two brothers; Joe Kraynik of Auburn, California, John Kraynik of Charlotte, North Carolina, and his parents John and Mary Kraynik of Sumter, South Carolina.
A big man of stature, but even grander in the size of his heart, Bob could be remembered by these verses from God's Word: "Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." 1 Corinthians 15:58b and " A righteous man will be remembered forever." Psalm112:6b.
Memorial services honoring his life will be held at 4:00 PM Thursday, October 07, 2004, at Grace Church, Highway 45 East in Fayetteville, with Pastor Don Carter officiating.
The family of Mr. Bob Kraynik will be receiving friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, October 06, 2004 in the chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory.
Memorial gifts may be made to Grace Church of Northwest Arkansas, 6644 E. Mission Blvd., Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72703 or to The Kraynik Girls' Education Account at Arvest.
Visitation Date Time October 6, 2004 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM Visitation Location Nelson-Berna Funeral Home, Memorials may be made to; Kraynik Girls' Education Account at Arvest, Grace Church, 6644 E. Mission Blvd., Fayetteville, AR 72703 Service Date Time October 7, 2004 4:00 PM Service Location Grace Church, 6644 E. Mission, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703
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