Robert 'Bob' Sanford Honea's Obituary
Robert Sanford “Bob” Honea passed away at Willard Walker Hospice on September 11, 2012. He was born at Blevins, AR. November 12, 1921 to Hausea and Millie Banks Honea, and was raised in Fayetteville. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
Bob was an active member of the Harmon United Methodist Church. He was a World War II veteran, an avid horseman, and played for the University of Arkansas basketball team in the 1940’s, graduating in 1948.
Survivors include his wife Betty Ruth Pearson Honea; daughters Marsha Honea of Springdale, AR, and Sandi Wilbanks and husband John of Muldrow, OK; two grandchildren Greg Bland and wife Julie of Fayetteville, AR, and Rachel Bale and husband Jim of Fayetteville, AR; and four great grandchildren Evan and Pearson Bland, and Kathryn Ruth and Aaron Bale.
Visitation will be 5:00- 7:00 p.m. Friday September 14, 2012 at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home. Internment will be a private family service at Wedington Cemetery. Officiating will be Reverend Michael Callahan.
The family requested memorials be made to the
Willard Walker Hospice Home
325 East Longview Street
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Or to an organization of your choice.
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