Robert Clyde Whittecar, Jr., 77, of Benton, Arkansas passed away July 24, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born January 15, 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Robert C. and Lois Geraldine Brown Whittecar, Sr.
Robert was a truck driver and worked for J.B. Hunt for many years. He loved camping and fishing and could always be found at the lake. Robert enjoyed dancing and often danced with his daughters. He liked going out to eat and watching old western movies. Most of all, Robert loved his family. He kept in touch with them by calling often to make sure they were doing ok and to let them know how much he cared and loved them.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents and son, Robert Lynn Whittecar.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of thirty-five years, Patricia Dupus Whittecar of Benton, Arkansas; children: Debra Ann Whittecar of Benton, Arkansas, Cyndi Neel and husband Shawn of Bryant, Arkansas, Robert Curtis Whittecar of Benton, Arkansas, Christina Marie "Tinker" Maldonado and husband Mario of Dallas, Texas, and Missy Whittecar of Benton, Arkansas; eighteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; Pomeranian pet companion, Apricot Boue (French word for mud) Champagne; and a host of family members and friends who loved Robert and will miss him always.
Reception visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM, Thursday, July 27 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., Benton, Arkansas. Funeral service, officiated by Rev. Tom Williams, will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, July 28 at the funeral home. Interment with military honors to follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Little Rock with Bobby Whittecer, Mario Maldonado, Josh Holt, Jakob Neel, Justin Holt and William "Tic" Pearson assisting as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Paul Dupus, Shawn Neel, Robert Michael Williams, and Darrell Belgard.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home, a certified Veterans Funeral Care provider. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Reception Visitation
JUL
27.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CDT)
Smith - Benton Funeral Home
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
Funeral Service
JUL
28.
1:00 PM (CDT)
Smith - Benton Funeral Home
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015