It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Robert Bruce Newkirk Sr. (Saint Charles, Arkansas), born in West Helena, Arkansas, who passed away on July 13, 2019, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his wife Nell Ruth Newkirk; his mother Mary Lee Seat Newkirk; and his brothers, Harry Newkirk, Doug Newkirk and Chris Newkirk.

He is survived by : his sibling Cypress; his children, Christopher Carr Newkirk (Donna), Amelia Rich Elam, Robert Bruce Newkirk, Jr and Craig Madar (Ann); his grandchildren, Ashli Elam Bucher (Aaron), Gere Elam, Britni Newkirk, Kinser Dean Newkirk, Kacie Lynn Newkirk, Robert Shook Newkirk (Bliss), Drake Newkirk and James Newkirk; his sister Nancy Jackson (Cliff); his sister-in-law Gwen Newkirk of West Helena, AR; and his great grandchildren, Brogan, Marek Bucher, Jenna and Whit Newkirk.

Memorials may be made to Delta Waterfowl or Arkansas Game and Fish.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Essex Funeral Home Inc