Robert "Bob" Priest, 79, of North Little Rock passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2012 in Little Rock. He was born on December 2, 1932 in Little Rock, Arkansas; he was the son of the late Louis Priest and Beatrice Hood-Priest. Also preceded in death by his brother Louis and sister Catherine Priest, son Rodney Priest and wife Glenda Jo Priest.
Survivors : son David Priest (Nancy) of North Little Rock; daughter Shannon Priest of North Little Rock; grandchildren Adam Priest, Alex Priest, Audrey Freeman (Curtis) and Rachel Long (Chris); four great-grandchildren; a sister Mary Jo Tew (Jack) of North Little Rock; and nephews John Tew, John Priest, Brian Priest, and David Suttor.
Bob was a retired carpenter, whose interests included scuba diving, camping, and fishing. He was the original owner of "The Box" in Little Rock.
Bob was of the Catholic faith. Visitation will be on Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the Rosary at 3:00 p.m., both at Huson Funeral Home Chapel in Sherwood. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Chenal Adult Day Center, 805 Kirby, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 or Alzheimer's Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Dr., Little Rock, Arkansas 72205.
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