Bob was born in Decatur, Illinois to Kenneth and Marjorie Brown Makepeace. He grew up in Union County Arkansas in a home built by his granddaddy. He spoke fondly of his granddaddy spoon feeding him peaches and milk while they were on the front porch of his grandparent’s house which was across the road from the house where he lived with his parents and siblings.
He graduated from El Dorado High School and Southern State College then served in the US Navy. For the majority of his career Bob worked in the chemical industry in El Dorado, Arkansas.
Bob was a loving son, husband, father, brother and grandfather. He enjoyed time with his children and grandchildren; camping, cooking with them, and supporting their extracurricular activities.
He was a good-hearted person and an advocate for the environment. Bob’s interest included home additions, renovations, and gardening. He had an appreciation for nature and he LOVED Spud Nuts.
Bob is preceded in death by his father and his brother-in law Chuck Wright.
Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Marjorie Makepeace, his wife of 35 years, Bessie Horne Makepeace, sons: Matthew Makepeace (Pat), Kevin Makepeace (Mary), Richard Alphin, Derek Alphin (Lise) and Paul Alphin; brother, Mike Makepeace(Peggy), sisters, Dixie Ford (Dwight) and Diane Wright.
Also surviving are grandchildren: Chad Alphin, Zach Holt, Gerrett Alphin, Megan Alphin, Doyne Alphin, Nicholas Makepeace, Brianna Alphin, Ashtyn Alphin, Drayton Makepeace, Lillian Alphin and Melonnie Williams, and great grandchildren including the twinkle in his eye, Kae Martin.
Donations may be made in memory of Bob Makepeace to the Michael J. Fox Foundation at michaeljfox.org to help support finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease.
A celebration of life service will be held at Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 2:00 pm.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grossfuneralhome.com for the Makepeace family.
