Bobby Ray Mashburn

Bobby Ray Mashburn 76 of McRae, Arkansas passed away Thursday afternoon January 8, 2009 in the presence of his loving family in the peace of his home. Bobby Ray was born in Cherry Valley, Arkansas on March 13, 1932 to the late Eva Lee Stacy Mashburn and Shirley (Pister) Mashburn. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Bobby married his love, Dorothy Johnson on January 27, 1958.

Bobby Ray was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Billy Mashburn, James Mashburn and Hubert Mashburn; one grandchild, Eric May.

Bobby Ray is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Dorothy Marie (Johnson) Mashburn of the home; one brother, Dale Mashburn of Jonesboro; one sister, Omagene Irvin also of Jonesboro; nine children, Andy Mashburn, Jerry Mashburn and Tammy Johnson all of McRae, Kathey Lockley, Karen May, Micheal Mashburn and Tina Coughlin all of Rose Bud, Dennis Mashburn of Jonesboro and Sharon Reckart of Hickory Flat, ; 17 grandchildren; 11 step grandchildren; 16 great grand children and 14 step great grandchildren; Also, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.