Robert Lee Lessenberry, Jr., 85, of Little Rock, formerly of Hope
Robert Lee Lessenberry, Jr., 85, died at his home in Little Rock, AR on November 28, 2025. He
was born June 11, 1940, in Wynne, AR, to the late Robert Lee Lessenberry, Sr. and Martha
Sullivan Lessenberry.
Bob grew up in Lonoke, AR, spending his formative years in the community of Pettus, south of
Lonoke. He was an honor graduate of Lonoke High School, attended Ouachita Baptist
University, and graduated from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of
Pharmacy. He lived most of his professional life in Hope, AR, and eventually retired to Little
Rock, AR.
He was a Registered Pharmacist and had a long and rewarding career beginning in Lonoke, AR
followed by many years in Hope, AR. In addition to his retail pharmacy, he was well known for
his “Christmas Shop” during the holiday season. Bob loved his work, especially the people,
and had a large following of loyal patrons. He had a servant’s heart with his endeavors.
He was a longtime member of the Presbyterian Church. Through the years he served the
church in multiple capacities at both First Presbyterian of Hope and Second Presbyterian of
Little Rock. His faith was important to him, and he demonstrated this in his daily life and
personal values.
Through the years he went by many names; Bobby, Bob, Dad, Uncle Bob and GranBob. He
truly loved and adored his family; they were the center point of his life. He stated many times
they were the greatest blessing that he had received. It has been said that he was the father of
one but the dad to four.
He was a member of the Razorback Foundation, a true razorback sports fan, especially football.
He liked to read American history; he was particularly fond of the military history of our country.
He read many volumes about the leaders, the campaigns, and the politics of our country’s
conflicts. A special interest in his reading was European royalty and institutions, as well as the
Russian monarchies.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, who was the love of his life, Sandra Bowers Lessenberry;
four children Donna Childress of Little Rock, Monty Freel (Angie) of Bryant, Lee Lessenberry
(J’Ann) of Benton, and Carol Markle (Todd) of Taneytown, MD. He leaves behind nine
grandchildren: Megan Childress (Bailey), Ashlyn Clemmons (Brett), Bailey Newman (Taylor),
Hayden Lessenberry (Brooke), Lauren Johnson (George), Ryan Lessenberry, Ellis Freel,
Grayson Freel, and Brodie Freel, and three great-grandchildren: Jacob, Shepherd and Eloise.
He is also survived by his sister, Carolyn Lessenberry Leddy of Daniel Island, SC, and his
sister-in-law, Sherry Bowers Raymond of Hermosa Beach, CA, and Little Rock. All of which he
adored beyond words.
Services are being planned for January and specific information will be announced later.
In lieu of flowers please consider supporting:
First Presbyterian Church of Hope
701 South Main Street
Hope, AR 71801
Second Presbyterian Church of Little Rock
600 Pleasant Valley Drive
Little Rock, AR 72227
Arrangements by Arkansas Cremation, 10515 W Markham St, Suite B1, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205.
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