IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Robert Dowling

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Graham

Jun 23, 1930 — Jan 2, 2025

Bentonville

Obituary

Robert Dowling Graham, 94, of Bentonville, Arkansas passed away on January 2nd, 2025. He was born on June 23rd, 1930, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Glenn Huff Graham and Ruth Elizabeth Dowling Graham.

He was an extraordinarily loving compassionate and devoted husband to his wife, Nancy Lynn McFerrin Graham, and an amazing father to his four daughters, Lori, Juli, Keri and Sali. His strong and steadfast faith in his Savior, Jesus Christ was evident in the way he served his family and all those he met.

He graduated from Field Kindley High School, Coffeyville, KS, Coffeyville Community College and Kansas State University with a degree in business and electrical engineering. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and was an outstanding board member of the United Way in Coffeyville. He succeeded his grandfather and father as President of Acme Foundry, Inc. of Coffeyville, KS, retiring in 1987.

Bob's life revolved around family, vacationing in the motorhome and playing piano for all to enjoy, including accompanying his daughters, also known as the Cottontops as they sang throughout their lives. His other hobbies included building and tinkering with all things electronic, including building an organ for the Coffeyville Presbyterian Church. He also enjoyed Lionel model train sets from an early age into his later years.  His unwavering sense of humor and joy was a tremendous blessing to all those he was around.

Bob and Nancy lived in Tulsa, OK for 12 years prior to their move to Bentonville, AR. He enjoyed his very busy and blessed  life with Nancy, staying very involved with his daughters and their families.

Bob and Nancy were members of Cross Church in Rogers, AR.  His faith and walk with Christ were very important to him and his life was a true testament of this with his legacy of serving others. Bob is now joined in heaven with his wife, Nancy and their parents.

He is survived by his four daughters, Lori Linn Graham of Nashville, TN, granddaughter Christina Carnes Ananias and husband Joe, great-grandchildren Sammy and Lizzy, Juli Ann Olson and husband John of Waleska, GA, grandson Michael Olson and great-grandson Vincent, grandson Matthew Olson and wife Andrea and great-grandchildren Jackson and Abigail, Keri Kae Graham of Bentonville, AR, Sali Sue Bluse and husband Kenneth Scott of Eau Claire, WI, granddaughter Kyli Addie and husband Isaac and grandson Jordan Bluse.

The family will hold a private service. Memorials can be made via donations in his honor to the Alzheimer's Association, 5506 W. Walsh Lane, #212, Rogers, AR 72758.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.

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