of Alexander, AR
August 27, 1944 - December 27, 2022
Robert Glenn McKeon, 78, left his earthly home and traveled with God to his eternal home on December 27, 2022. He was born August 27, 1944 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Emmitt and Lillian (Robbins) McKeon.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Johnnie Faye Stokes McKeon also his caregiver and uber driver for 20 years. Also, to cherish his memory is his daughter, Rhonda Newton; the joy and love of his life, great-grandson, Ayden Michael Darrall; grandson, Aaron and granddaughter, Amber Darrall; beloved granddaughter, Kimberlie; grandson, Mike Hendrix and many many friends.
Each person will have a different memory based on their relationship with him. Everyone will agree he lived life to the fullest and on his own terms. He was a 32 degree accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, Valley of Little Rock, Arkansas; a perpetual member and past master of Magnolia Lodge #60, Little Rock, Arkansas; a member and served as treasurer of Mary Williams Lodge #307 of Little Rock; a member of American Dog Show Judges Association; lifetime membership with the National Park Kennel Club of Hot Springs, Arkansas; also a member of SEAC of Camden, Arkansas; a member of Saline Regional Public Water Authority and Bob was also manager of Saline County Water Works, located in Alexander, Arkansas for 40 years.
With his knowledge, dedication, leadership, determination, pure stubbornness and good employees, he has provided our community with water and sewer. Job well done, Robert "Bob" McKeon. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and everyone, all the people who came to him for help solving their problems. He never gave up until his time to go to a better place, his eternal home. He was a "DANDY"!
Funeral service will be Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 I-30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209. Burial will follow at Ten Mile Cemetery, 246 Ira Williams Road, Benton, Arkansas (Lonsdale).
Pallbearers will be Steve Dawson, Bill Reagon, Jammie Reagon, Mark Olson, Donald Nabers, Larry Pearce and Jeff Pearce.
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11 Condolence(s)
Donna Lutes
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
I will miss getting text messages with his funny jokes. He was definitely a jokester, especially to his Yankee younger cousin. ☘ï¸â˜˜ï¸
Patricia Green McCammon
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
One of my best friends in school at Bryant! I remember his sweetness and his ability to make people laugh!
Jackie Paul
Saturday, December 31, 2022
Melissa Forrester
Friday, December 30, 2022
Faye and Family - my prayers go out to you at this time. Bob has fought with tons of help from Faye and family for so many years! He’s now resting and living the good life! He was always kind to me and little did I know but my grandmother was your friend as well! The world is a small place. I’m so happy to call you my friends!! Love to you Faye, prayers for you to have some peace!
Veta Enoch
Friday, December 30, 2022
Sending prayers of comfort and peace to you and the family!
Kay Ball
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Prayers & Hugs!!
Elmo & Gliceria Kirby
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Faye, Rhonda, & family, so sorry to hear of Bob's passing, and all of you will be in our prayers for God's comfort. We will miss Bob as many others will I'm sure. Take care and God bless.
Carl and Kathy Bishop
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Sorry for your lost Johnny Faye our prayers are with you and the family we love you
Darleen WheelIngton
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Sending all our love. The Camden girls
Shirley Johnson
Thursday, December 29, 2022
My condolences to you and the family,
Love you,Shirley J
Caffie Chambers
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Oh Faye I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t be there with you on Saturday but you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Bob is finally at peace.