Robert Townley (Bob), 74, of Arlington,
TX (formerly of Poteau) passed
away Friday, October 18th, 2013.
He was cremated and will be buried November 30th, at 2:30 pm
at Oakland Cemetery
in Poteau, OK.
Bob was born late in the evening on December
19, 1938 and his twin sister Roberta was born just after midnight on December
20th to Odie Irene and James Ira Townley in Oklahoma City, OK. Bob lived in many locations during his youth,
but settled in Arlington
to raise his family. While living in Arlington, Bob was most
proud of the time spent coaching his sons’ baseball and football teams
throughout their school years.
After retiring from Associated Popcorn
Distributors in Dallas, he moved back to his
childhood home of Harrison,
AR where he rejoined old friends
and made new ones. He enjoyed attending
classes at North Arkansas College
and was a member of Phi Beta Lambda, Rho Zeta Chapter. His last years were spent at Western Grove
Villas and his family will be forever grateful for the friendships he made
there and in the Harrison area.
Bob is survived by sons Robert (Jean) of
Krum and Randy (Sandra) of Arlington as well as grandchildren, Joshua, Noelle,
Savannah, Sara and Bailey, 2 great grandchildren, Emma and Ashleigh and
cousins, Archie Dow Carter and Sue Lassalette.
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