of Western Grove, AR

April 8, 1947 - January 10, 2025

Robert James Rinie, age 77, of Western Grove, Arkansas passed from this earthly life on Friday, January 10th, 2025 at Hospice of the Hills in Harrison, Arkansas. He was born in Hidalgo County, Texas on April 8th, 1947 to Anthony Joseph Rinie and Floral Lorane Gray Rinie. Robert married Regina Patton in 1967.

Robert was a Christian and attended the Assembly of God Church in Leslie. He served in the United States Army and the United States Army Reserve from 1967 until 1990. He was an active participant in ROTC during his college years. Robert graduated from Havana High School and went on to attend the University of Arkansas where he obtained a Bachelor's Degree and then a Master's Degree in Geology. Robert worked as a high school science teacher at Western Grove High School until his retirement in 2006. He had a love for rocks and minerals and spent many hours researching and labeling his finds. Robert enjoyed sharing his love for rock hounding with his grandchildren and students.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Regina Rinie of the home; his daughters, Angie Baysinger and husband, Tim of Harriet and Michele Heidenreich and husband, Fritz of Morrilton; grandchildren, Brandon Russell of Morrilton, Ethan Russell of Morrilton, Sarah Baysinger of Harriet and Jonathon Baysinger and wife, Megan of Harriet; one great-grandchild, Jensen Baysinger; sister, Betty Martin and husband, Jerry of Springdale and many extended family and friends who will also mourn his passing.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Floral Rinie and one brother, Billy Joe Rinie.

Funeral services for Robert will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 at Leslie Assembly of God Church with Bro. Cairl Baysinger and Bro. James Ray officiating. Burial will be in Rock Creek Cemetery in Harriet. Bearers will be Brandon Russell, Ethan Russell, Jonathon Baysinger, Tim Baysinger, Mark Baysinger and James Ray. Honorary bearer will be Sarah Baysinger. At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Hills, 501 East Sherman Ave., Harrison, AR 72601.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home
923 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com