Bob Townley

  Robert Townley (Bob), 74,  of Arlington, TX (formerly of Poteau) passed away Friday, October 18^th, 2013.  He was cremated and will be buried November 30^th, 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 20^th 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.