Robert Abel Edley, of Charlotte, Arkansas, departed this life on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at the age of 82. He was born November 5, 1939, in Oregon, the son of Abel and Ethel (Noble) Edley.
He had worked as a carpenter for Frankie’s Cabinet Shop. He was also a cattle farmer. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Newark. His hobbies included gardening, fishing, and building things. He was an avid Arkansas Razorback basketball fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Henry Edley, Ralph Edley, and John Raymond Edley; and one sister, Sarah Lou Doyle.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Lou Evelyn (Rutledge) Edley of Charlotte; one son, Calvin Edley and wife, Lori, of Charlotte; several nieces and nephews; and a lifetime of friends.
Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Jackson’s Newark Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Charlotte Cemetery with Brother Bill Goodman officiating.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers will be Ronald Stephens, Russell Stephens, Mark Ladd, Brian Miller, Larry Williams, and Kendell Rutledge. Honorary pallbearers will be Ron Bryers and Tuesday Fish Fry Buddies.
Arrangements by Jackson’s Newark Funeral Home.
