Bobby Shores

Bobby Don Shores of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, April 10, 2025 in Waldron, Arkansas with his family by his side.Bob was born September 22, 1935 in Waldron, Arkansas to Samuel Shores and Vonnie Mae (Cook) Shores. He was 89 years old.

Bobby Don grew up in and around Waldron. He left Waldron and went to Missouri where he met and married the love of his life, Peggie Sue. He worked for 40 plus years for Continental Baking Company. Together they lived and made life for 67 years. After retirement they relocated to Waldron and made many wonderful friends and made the music circuit. Bobby and Peggie were notorious for their love of music. Sharing their talents by playing in many churches, senior centers and nursing homes across this part of Arkansas and beyond. Bobby played by ear. He could remember lyrics from his childhood. Bobby was a kind and warm person. He had a gift for being a people person. Throughout the years, he helped many family members who continued to check in, stop by and call on a regular basis just because. Bobby enjoyed having fun, laughing and spending time with his loved ones.

Bobby Don leaves behind to cherish his memory, one son, Larry Don Shores and wife Cindy, grandsons: Trenton Don Shores (Christy) and Jacob Lee (Angel) and great grandchildren: Logan, Evan, Riley, Brendan, Emily, James and Kylee and great great grandchildren, Adeline and Nevaeh. Bobby Don will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including a host of extended family, friends and loved ones.

Bobby Don was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, his parents, Samuel and Vonnie, and all his siblings.

Bobby Don's life celebration will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Doyle Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow in the Pilot Prairie Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Bobby Don's visitation will be Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.