Obituary
Bobby Wayne McPherson of Trumann passed away at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House on January 29, 2025 at the age of 84 years, 8 months and 6 days. He was born on Thursday, May 23, 1940 in Bay to Gene and Hazel Hammonds McPherson and had lived his lifetime in the Trumann area. He was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Trumann. He loved hunting, fishing, playing his guitar and his church family and grandkids. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Lindy Norton, Pat Stevens, Peggy Schubert and grandson Taylor Wayne McPherson.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Alice McPherson of the home; two daughters, Terri Whitlock, Dana Wood, both of Trumann; son Greg McPherson of Jonesboro; sister, Brenda Hansborough of Tyronza; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends Sunday, February 2nd at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will follow at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Ricky Dobbins officiating. A committal service will be Monday, February 3rd at 11:00 a.m. at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, AR under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are: Lynne Hetler, Greg Hogg, Shawn Blanchard, Roger Haynes, Archie Cooper and Chuckie Fisher. Honorary pallbearers are: Billy Wood and the men of Calvary Baptist Church.
An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.
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February 2, 2025
Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Funeral Service
February 2, 2025
Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Guest Book
"So sorry for your loss, I have many great memories of Bob Mac and Alice and Greg, praying for comfort and strength for all of the family.
George Weaver Family , PALM BAY, FLFebruary 3, 2025
"I am so sorry. I will miss his beautiful music. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Glenda Miller, Paducah, KYFebruary 1, 2025
"Bobby, you have been a part of our family for so long that you are my cousin just like Alice. You will be missed by many. I will see you in heaven when I get there. Love, Twila and Tommy.
Twila Czech, Palos Hills, IlJanuary 31, 2025
"Alice you and Bobby have always been a great part of both sides of our families. Bobby was a great man and will be missed. So sorry for your loss. To be absent in body is to be present with the Lord.
Keith and April Mincy, Trumann, ArkansasJanuary 31, 2025
"I am sorry for y'all's loss. I didn't know Bobby well but I know he was a good man.
Tommy Hannon, Ravenden AR.January 31, 2025
"Sorry for your loss
Janet DeLoach Dunavin, Imboden January 30, 2025
"So sorry to hear of Bobby Mac’s passing. Although I have been gone from Trumann for a good while and haven’t kept up with Bobby, he was a good friend. He will be missed.
Eddie Whitt, Powhatan, VirginiaJanuary 30, 2025