Bobby "Dick" Gene Underwood of Bates, Arkansas was born October 14, 1946 in Blackfork, Arkansas to Cecil and Adine (Essman) Underwood and passed away October 13, 2023 in Bates, Arkansas at the age of 76.
He is survived by:
One daughter:
Melissa Underwood of Monroe, Oklahoma
Three sons:
Chris Underwood of Monroe, Oklahoma
Robert Underwood of Bates, Arkansas
Michael Underwood of Bates, Arkansas
Mother of his children:
Brenda Reed of Heavener, Oklahoma
Two sisters:
Geraldine Stanley of Oak Grove, Louisiana
Kathy Hollan of Blackfork, Arkansas
One brother:
Cecil "Butch" Underwood of Heavener, Oklahoma
Seven grandchildren:
Kristie, Kendra, Kaylea, Kimberly, Robert, Kaydence, and Mikel
Numerous cousins, other relatives, and a host of many friends
He was preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Adine Underwood; one son, Bobby Gene Underwood, Jr.; and four brothers Carol Gene, Donnie, Jerry, and Harold "Joe" Underwood. Dick was a longtime resident of the area and a member of A New Beginnings Church in Bates, Arkansas. He was a truck driver for Tyson Live Haul. Bobby enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
No services have been scheduled. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Viewing will be from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.