Bobby Joe King

Bobby Joe King, 79, of Pea Ridge, died October 8, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers. He was born October 5, 1937 in Bentonville to Joe Melvin King and Lois Lorene Ober King. He was an over the road truck driver for Willis-Shaw and Wal-Mart. He loved to hunt and fish and was a member of the Natural State Model "A" Club. He enjoyed traveling, going cross country on his motorcycle and spending time with his family. Bob was a member of Twelve Corners Baptist Church in Garfield. He is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Robert King and one infant brother. Survivors are his wife, Elizabeth King whom he married April 8, 1965; a son, John King and wife Robbie of Pea Ridge; a daughter, Melissa Brown of Dawsonville, Georgia; a brother, Larry King, and wife Jolene of Rogers; two sisters, Mary Ash and husband John of Mulvane, Kansas, Carolyn Simpson of Siloam Springs; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service is set for 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 12 at Sisco Funeral Chapel in Pea Ridge with Gene Roberts officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net.