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Robert A Daughters

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Robert Daughters, renowned Southwestern Artist, 84, passed away Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, at his home in Rogers, Ark. He was born on Feb. 17, 1929, and raised in St. Joseph, Mo., by his father, Don and mother, Ona Daughters. Robert joined the Army in 1948 and served in Germany during the occupational effort. He was discharged in 1950, achieving the rank of Corporal. After high school and his military service, Robert attended Kansas City Art Institute and School of Design in Kansas City, Missouri where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art. Robert received many awards and accomplishments for his work; one of his proudest was being named the receipt of the 2004 Master's of the Southwest Award from "Phoenix Home and Garden Magazine" and was featured in the March 2004 issue. In his later years, much of the artist's time was spent in his homes in Santa Fe, N.M., and Arkansas. Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Sandra, in June of this year, and his daughter Nancy in 2011. He is survived by his son; Ward Daughters and wife Gigi, daughter; Lynn Daughters; and son-in-law, Andreas Daddio, along with many other family and extended family members. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, at the Rogers Cemetery on the corner of South 10th Street and West Oak. Military honors will be provided. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers. Online condolences may be made at stockdalefuneral.com.

Published October 27, 2013

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