Bob Wayne Coleman

Bobby “Bob” Wayne Coleman, 84, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, formerly of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Friday, June 16, 2023, in Mountain Home.

He was born in Byron, Arkansas, on August 21, 1938, son of the late John Orsen and Bertha Della (Mahler) Coleman. Bob was united in marriage to Lenore Kinder on October 19, 1956, in Moko, Arkansas, and to this union three children were born. He was employed in various positions for North Arkansas Electric Cooperative for 44 years. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking and made furniture for his kids and grandkids. He was a member of Salem First Baptist Church in Salem, Arkansas, where he served as a Deacon for 50 plus years.

Bob is survived by his sons, Timothy Wayne Coleman and wife Konnie of Mountain Home, Arkansas and Robert Lynn Coleman and wife Bonnie of Mountain Home, Arkansas; daughter, Gayla Dianne Hickman and husband Dwight of Mountain Home, Arkansas; brother, John Junior (Joann) Coleman of Thornton, Colorado; brother-in-law, Hugh Sperry of Clinton, Missouri; grandchildren, Chris (Whitney) Hickman, Casey (Julie) Hickman, Brad (Cara) Coleman, Amy (Kevin) Reano and Justin Coleman; great grandchildren, Daxton Hickman, Briley Hickman, Braylen Hickman, Makaylee Hickman, Whitten Coleman, Ford Coleman, Blake Coleman, Carter Coleman, Josie Reano and Miles Reano and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lenore Coleman; parents, John and Bertha Coleman; sisters, Euva Lorraine (Allen) Swope and Nova Janice Sperry and brother, Freddy Eugene (Josie) Coleman.

Pallbearers include: Bradley Coleman, Ford Coleman, Justin Coleman, Kevin Reano, Casey Hickman and Daxton Hickman

Funeral Services will be held, Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Salem First Baptist Church in Salem, Arkansas beginning at 11:00 AM with Bro. John Hodges officiating. Interment will follow at Salem Cemetery in Salem, Arkansas. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 10:00 AM.

Memorials may be sent to Salem First Baptist Church, PO Box 737, Salem, Arkansas 72576 or Salem Cemetery Association, PO Box 303, Salem, Arkansas 72576.