Robert “Bob” Andrew Anderson, age 71, of Austin, Arkansas lost his long-fought battle with cancer and COPD stage 4 on October 8, 2025. He was born on November 1, 1953 in Queens, New York to his parents Andrew Martin and Agnes Kenna Anderson.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents and his nephew John Pratnicki.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years Sharon Anderson; three children Joshua Anderson (Becky), Sara Anderson (Eric), and Andrew Anderson; grandchildren Amiee Camarillo (Victor), Maigen Leonard (Bobby), Austin Anderson, Alexis Anderson, Madilynn Anderson, Alicia Anderson; two sisters Patricia Pratnicki (Johnny) and Margaret Umansky; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Bob retired from Falcon Jet. He loved model trains. He loved his family and his dogs, Snoopy and Ziggy, fiercely.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:00pm in the chapel at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas.

Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com