CONWAY — Robert (Bobby) Eugene Gubanski, Sr.,
86 of Conway went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2022. Born February 20, 1935, the second son to the late Adam and Bertha Gubanski.
Bobby was proceeded in death by his parents, Adam and Bertha (Jackson) Gubanski; one sister, Carolyn Bolton; and two daughters, Amy Lorine Gubanski and Frances Kay Bradley.
Bobby grew up in the Marche/ Crystal Hill areas of North Little Rock. He went to school at Oak Grove and eventually took a job driving the school bus. He was drafted into the Army and was sent to Germany where he served as an auto mechanic from 1957-1958. After returning home he served in the Army reserve until he received his honorable discharge. He owned and operated his own trash service in the Little Rock area until he retired in 1995. He was a devoted Christian who read his Bible daily. He also enjoyed being outside working in his yard. In his later years he enjoyed working word search puzzles and playing checkers with his great-grandkids.
He is survived by one son, Robert E. Gubanski, Jr., of Clarksville, Ark.; two daughters, Karen Nichols and Cheryl Gubanski both of Conway; as well as 11 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. He was married for many years to Mary Langrell of North Little Rock; they have remained very close friends.
Bobby is also survived by brothers, Adam (Sonny) Gubanski of North Little Rock, James Gubanski of Anthony, N.M., and Victor Gubanski of Maumelle; sisters Margaret Howell of Morrilton, Betty Roberts of Jacksonville, Marylou Burcham of North Little Rock, Barbara Howell of Hensley, and Paula Fowler of Cabot; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Saturday February 19, 2022, at 10 a.m., with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m., and will be at A Natural State Funeral Home in Jacksonville officiated by Wesley Howell. Graveside service will follow at New Liberty Cemetery in Conway. Arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service. 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Ark. 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook: www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com