Robert Fomby

February 15, 1933 - April 30, 2020

Robert Fomby, 87, of McNeil, AR passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the Magnolia Regional Medical Center in Magnolia, AR. Robert was born on February 15, 1933 in Magnolia, AR to the late Robert Willie and Esther (Hall) Fomby. He was a truck driver and retired from Columbia Sand and Gravel. His CB handle was “Hot Lips.” He showed horses for many years and was a member of the Rebel Riding Club. He enjoyed woodworking and took pride in his yard and garden. He loved spending time with his daughter, one granddaughter, and his one and only great grandson. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Alvin Fomby, Irie Fomby, Betty Pountney, Mattie Middleton, and Joyce Bergeaux. Robert is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Fomby, daughter Kathy Snider and husband Jesse, granddaughter Jennifer Pennington and husband Derrick, great grandson Andrew Story all of McNeil; sister Emily Jo Smith of Conway; brother Bobby Fomby of Newton, TX; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and very special neighbors Don Franks, Bill Owens, John Paul Edington, and Larry Terrell. Due to COVID-19 a private family graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2020 at the Memorial Park Cemetery with Bro. Lonnie Warren officiating under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. in Magnolia. Family and friends may sign the guestbook or share a memory online at www.lewisfuneralhome.biz