Robert Westbrook, Sr.

Robert Wheeler Westbrook, Sr. 79, of Jonesboro, formerly of Blytheville, died Friday, April 17, 2009.
Born in Jonesboro, December 7, 1929, Robert lived much of his life in Blytheville where he worked for AP&L for 28 years.
He was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Blytheville where he served as a deacon. He was also a veteran of the United States Navy.
He was the son of the late Jesse L. & Mae Westbrook, Sr.. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Tommie Westbrook.
Survivors include his wife, Norma Westbrook of Jonesboro; his son, Robert Westbrook, Jr. of Henderson; his daughter, Jeanie Pechilis of Jonesboro; his brother, J.L . Westbrook, Jr. of Blytheville; and one grandchild, Nicholas Pechilis of Jonesboro. While in Jonesboro, he was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 3:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Jonesboro with Dr. Bruce Tippit officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro at Oaklawn Cemetery with Emerson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Active pallbearers will be Tom Murrey, Don Waddell, Ron Waddell, James Bourland, Paul Burrow, Mark Bryles, Buddy Harris and Charlie Ross.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Marlin Gennings Sunday School Class.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Monday until service time at First Baptist Church, 701 S. Main Street, Jonesboro, Arkansas.