Charles Robert "Bob" Parker, age 83, of Russellville, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Russellville Nursing and Rehab, after a long battle with dementia. He was born October 6, 1942, in Magnolia, to Alton Brooks and Elizabeth Clarice Parker (Smyth).

Bob married his high school sweetheart, Frances Anne Powell, in his hometown of Lewisville. on August 29, 1964.

He attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and graduated in 1965. They lived in Shreveport, Louisiana and he worked for ARKLA Gas Company, then moved to Rhode Island for Bob to attend Officer Candidate School with the Navy. Following OCS, he was assigned to the USS Lexington in Pensacola, Florida and eventually made his way to Vietnam.

While stationed with the Navy in Bellflower, California, Bob and Frances welcomed a son in 1969, Charlie, their only child. After Bob's service with the Navy, he entered in the banking industry in Memphis for a number of years. In 1984 the family moved to Russellville where he worked for Peoples Bank and Trust and Stephens Inc.

Bob enjoyed Razorback sports. On the weekends he enjoyed grilling and perfecting his BBQ sauce and his lawn. He was also an avid bourbon connoisseur. He always worked the New York Times Crossword Puzzle.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Melanie Parker.

He is survived by his loving wife, Frances Parker; his son and daughter-in-law, Charlie and Dr. Kathy Parker of Dardanelle; three grandchildren, Mackenzie (Jonathan) Wear of Dardanelle, Brooks Parker of Russellville, and Liza Parker of Fayetteville; two nieces, Misty Hawkins and Melinda McIlroy; and two great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

A private burial for the family will be in Wilson Cemetery in Lewisville.

Memorials may be made to River Valley Food for Kids, 3001 E H St, Russellville, AR 72801 or www.rivervalleyfood4kids.org .

A special thanks to Hospice Home Care, Dardanelle Regional Clinic and Russellville Nursing and Rehab.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com .