Bobby Joe Mulford
of Harrison, AR
June 1, 1938 - January 20, 2024
Bobby Joe Mulford was born to Edgar and Erma Logan Mulford on June 1, 1938, in Harrison, Arkansas. He passed from this life on January 20, 2024, at Hospice House in Harrison.
He attended elementary at Hopewell School and later Bergman School where he enjoyed basketball. He met the love of his life, Iva, who he was married to for 61 years. He was a lifetime cattle farmer on his family homestead. He worked for 36 years at Sav-A-Stop, later known as Mass Merchandizers and McKesson, at the time of his retirement.
Bob gave his heart to the Lord at a young age and was a member of Hopewell Baptist church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent for many years. At the time of his death, he and his wife attended Oregon Flat Baptist Church. He enjoyed helping his neighbors, spending time with his family, riding horses, taking the boys fishing, playing with grandkids, Razorback basketball, talking cattle with anyone who would listen, and working on the farm.
He is survived by his wife, Iva Starkey Mulford; three sons, Michael and Angela Mulford of Harrison, Darren Mulford of Fayetteville, Kelly Mulford of Harrison; a sister, Mary and Jimmy Edwards of Harrison. Grandsons and Granddaughters, Joshua Mulford, Levi Mulford, Hannah and Kirk Dixon, Dalton and Makaela Mulford, Brandon and Emma Savoy, Isabel Mulford; Wesley and Shelby Mulford and Mary-Kate Mulford; great-grandson, Bo Glen Dixon and Wyatt Mulford and a great-granddaughter, Magdalene Mulford.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Erma Logan Mulford; a brother, Reverend Donald E Mulford; two infant brothers and a nephew, Mark Mulford.
Visitation was on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Roller-Christenson Funeral Home.
The funeral service was on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Roller-Christenson with Brother Stephen Holt officiating.
Interment was at Summers Cemetery on Cottonwood Road.
Pallbearers were Kirk Dixon; Dalton Mulford; Brandon Savoy; Levi Mulford; Joseph Mayfield; Charles Edwards; Elmer Wright; Tim Webb
Honorary Pallbearers were Members of Oregon Flat Baptist Church, The employees at Brazell Oil Company and Powell Feed, The Nurses and staff of North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, Dr. Mike Marvel, Dr. Andrew Coble, and Dr. Brent Rossen, and the nurses and staff at Hospice House in Harrison.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR 72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com