Robert "Bob" Henry

Robert "Bob" Henry

82 a lifetime resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord on April 30, 2011 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born November 5, 1928 in Morrow, Arkansas, the son of Richard Alex and Ora Ellen Kidd Henry.

Bob was previously the owner of Bob's Auto Body in Lincoln. He was an employee of the Prairie Grove School District for 29 years. He served the City of Prairie Grove as Animal Control Officer for 13 years, placing over one hundred pets in loving homes. Past memberships include the Prairie Grove Lions Club, American Legion Post 146, the Arkansas Army National Guard Association, and the Prairie Grove Athletic Booster Club. Bob's greatest legacy is his lifetime commitment to the young men of Prairie Grove. Bob joined the Boy Scouts of America in 1967 and was Scoutmaster of Troop 94 for 41 years. Since 1970 he served as a Vigil Member, the highest rank in the Order of the Arrow. Through the years he received the District Award of Merit, Scoutmaster's Key, Razorback Certificate of achievement, and the Founder's Award. In 1991, Bob was presented with the Silver Beaver Award, the highest honor that can be bestowed by a council. He served as Grand Marshall of the 2002 Prairie Grove Chamber of Commerce Clothesline Fair parade. In 2004 he was recognized by the Mason-Nations Post 146 for outstanding service and dedication to the Boy Scouting program and community. Bob will be remembered forever in the hearts of generations of young men who grew up under the tutelage of this great man.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Betty Jean Hamilton Henry; two sons, Robert Richard "Bobby" Henry and William Shawn "Billy" Henry and his wife, DeAnna, all of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; two grandchildren, John Robert Richard Henry and Joshua David Henry; three great grandchildren , Brayden Isaiah, Natalia Raven, and London Kyle.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6:00-7:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.

Funeral Service will be held Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 1:00 P.M. at the New Life Covenant Church in Prairie Grove, Arkansas with Jackie Uselton officiating. Burial will be in Bethesda Cemetery in Morrow, Arkansas, there will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Boy Scouts Troop 94 Razorback District c/o of any Arvest Bank Pallbearers will be: Logan West, Aaron West, Ronnie Davenport, Todd Copeland, Scott Hamilton, Vencient Leagon, Justin Davenport and Shawn Stevens.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Aubrey Kinion, Joe Rutherford, Bill Shaffer, Roger West, Brad Haywood, and Don Copeland.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com