James Robert "Rob" Posinski

James Robert "Rob" Posinski, age 50, of Johnson, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, in Springfield, Missouri. He was born on May 9, 1966, in Conroe, Texas, to Johnny Thomas and Patricia Ann Henderson Posinski. He was preceded in death by his father; and his daughter, Elizabeth Ann Posinski. Rob grew up in Mena, Arkansas. He graduated from the Subiaco Academy in 1984. He attended the University of Texas at Arlington. He was a teacher and invested his time and energy into his students at Fayetteville Christian School as a 10th grade history teacher. He was passionate about chess and started the chess club at Fayetteville Christian School. He loved guns, cigars, and his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Melissa Posinski of the home; his two sons, Niko Posinski of the home, and Michael Willis of Fort Polk, Louisiana; his mother, Patricia Barnes of Johnson; his brother, Tom Posinski of Johnson; his aunt, Virginia Madson of Conroe, Texas; his three uncles, Frank Posinski of Houston, Texas, Gus Henderson of Conroe, Texas, and Jim Henderson and wife Denise of Trinity, Texas; his great-aunt, Bertha Loftin of Trinity, Texas; and many cousins. A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2017, at the family home at 4812 Roxbury Way, Springdale, Ark. 72762. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Mission Boulevard Baptist Church at 2006 E. Mission Blvd., Fayetteville, Ark. 72703. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Fayetteville Christian School, c/o 10th grade class, at 2006 E Mission Blvd, Fayetteville, Ark. 72703. To place an online tribute visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.