Robert Prophet

Robert Jerome Prophet, 88, of Pea Ridge died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, at his home near Pea Ridge. He was born Oct. 18, 1926, in Pea Ridge to George Prophet and Bessie Ann Patterson Prophet. Bob was a WWII veteran serving his country in Europe. Before going into the service, he married Marie Bland and came home to a new baby boy. He and Marie had several cafes from Washburn, Mo., to Cassville, Mo., and many enjoyed his pies at the Horseshoe Grill in Rogers during the 60s. After retirement, they spent their time on Beaver Lake fishing for the biggest catfish they could find. He loved having friends and family over to their house for fish fries. After delivering propane for most of his life, he worked at Union Carbide where he retired. After the death of Marie, he married his third-grade sweetheart, Beulah Parker, in 1998. They were active in local community affairs, including the VFW, Pea Ridge Historical Society, 55 and Over Club and members of the Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church. Bob enjoyed fishing, gardening and had a passion for gathering walnuts every autumn. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Marie Bland Prophet; four brothers; and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Beulah of the home; a son, Ronnie Prophet and wife, Jennifer, of Rogers; two granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; Beulah's daughters, Mary Durand and husband, Henry, of Pea Ridge, Kathy Kelly and husband, Terry, of Kansas City, Mo.; and three grandsons, Will Rogers of Centerton, T.J. Rogers and wife, Stephanie, of Bentonville, and Sean Kelly of Columbia, Mo. Graveside service is set for 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at Bland Cemetery in Bentonville, with Pastor John Gibson officiating. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home, Pea Ridge. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church or Pea Ridge Historical Society, in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to siscofuneralhome.net.