Robert (Bob) Tenison of Harrison, Arkansas passed away on August 29, 2023. He was born March 2, 1938, in Red Rock, Arkansas. The son of Otto and Lizza (Dotson) Tenison.
Bob enjoyed riding his four-wheeler and traveling out west through the mountains. He learned all the history of the places he traveled. Bob helped build Dogpatch USA in 1968. He was a carpenter, contractor and built numerous houses and businesses. Bob aided in bringing the elk into Newton County.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, and his sisters.
He is survived by his three daughters, Janet (David) Clark of Low Gap, Arkansas, Debra (Roland) Rogers of Lead Hill, Arkansas, Annette (Terry) Brasel of Jasper, Arkansas and a son Kelly Tenison of Wayton, Arkansas. Also, one sister Kay (Steve) Bickford of Cowell, Arkansas. Bob was blessed with 7 grandchildren: Jason, Alicia, KeLeah, Sagan, LaToya, Ashlie, Cristan and 13 great grandchildren: Hayes, Hannah, Lydia, Joe, Gabe, Gracie, RichLynn, Kyntlea, Ryder, Bentley, Matthew, Rylea and Oakley.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for October 14, at 11:00am, located at the Cowell Cemetery, in Cowell, Arkansas. Everyone is welcome to attend.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Cowell Cemetery. Send your donation to Leon Sexton 1545 NC 6560 Pelsor, Arkansas 72856. Please make checks payable to Cowell Cemetery Fund.