Bobby Lee Heard, who resided in Van Buren, Arkansas, died Thursday, April 1, 2021, at his home. He was born December 11, 1935, in Durant, Oklahoma, to the late William C. Heard and Annie Mae Daniel. He was 85 years old. He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.

Bobby was a retired salesman for Napa Auto Parts. He was a member of Moose Lodge #1252 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and he was a Christian.

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 22nd, at The Refuge Ministries, 500 Jefferson Ave. Van Buren, AR 72956. Officiating the service will be Pastor Cliff Weldon.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Barbara James Heard; four daughters, Gwendolyn Washburn of Hot Springs, Pam Terry and husband Kyle of Greenwood, Arkansas, Cindy Hogue and husband Troy of Hot Springs, and Kelly Heard of Van Buren; one son, Bruce Harris of Fort Smith; six grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services in Fort Smith, 914 N. 32nd St. Fort Smith, AR  72903. (479) 434-3901 or (479) 965-8202

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