Bobby Wayne Conley

Bobby Wayne Conley, 79, of Perryville, AR, crossed the final river of death into the presence of Christ his Lord on October 22, 2025. For Bob, to live was Christ, and to die was gain--a faithful pilgrimage now complete in the arms of his Savior. Born on December 23, 1945, in Morrilton, AR, the youngest child of Wiley and Hazel Conley, Bob was a devoted son, brother, father, and husband, carrying the titles of Bob, Bobby, Papa, Great Papa, and most importantly, child of God. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, John Parker Conley, Tom Conley, and WL and Penny Conley; his sisters, Myrtle Ann Thomas and Ruth Venable; his grandson, Thomas Scheible; and his great-grandson, Emmett Wayne Conley. Bob dedicated over 36 joyful years to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, retiring in November 2007. He cherished sharing stories of Arkansas wildlife, especially the black bears that roamed the state. An unknown truth to some, Bob loved to write and had a beautiful way with words in prose. Without a doubt, Bob loved his country deeply, desiring this Nation to truly be under God, and especially loved and was so proud of his large family. He had a special place in his heart for his precious wife, Toni, and above all, he dearly loved his Savior. By God's grace, Bob, in his own words, experienced a "reviving" of his soul that brought him back to a faithful commitment to the local church. He eventually found a permanent home and became a pillar of Providence Baptist Church in Perryville, where he served the body of Christ with his gifts. He taught Wednesday night studies and Sunday School classes until Parkinson's disease caused him to have to take a step back. He enjoyed having his church family in his home when the days got too difficult for him to be able to attend services. He loved to discuss the things of the Lord and rested confidently in Christ's righteousness, knowing that his sins were perfectly atoned for by Jesus's blood. Even in his final weeks on earth, Bob exhorted his church family to boldly preach the gospel, yearning for all his friends, family, and acquaintances to trust in Jesus Christ and "share heaven with Him as our eternal home." Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Toni (Stone) Conley; his children, Kevin and Dawn Conley of Benton, AR; Kelly and Cindy Conley of Perryville, AR; Hazelhollie Trevino of Harlingen, TX; Jon and Tracy Scheible of Dover, AR; and Johannah Scheible of Conway, AR. His grandchildren: Amanda Perez and Adrian, Rene Gates, William Conley and Aleisha, Kelly Ott and Justin Fortune, Nicholas and Kynsey Conley, Baileigh Powell, Alex and Marbella Briscoe, Haley Briscoe, Ben Trevino, Jacob Trevino, Brian Schafer. His Great-grandchildren: Reagan Conley, Jocelyn Perez, Ella Ott, Xavier Cruz, Arabella Watts, Willow Ott, Riley Gates, Saylor Conley, Athena Conley, Lily Gates. The Conley family invites you to celebrate a life well-lived in the hope of resurrection. Funeral services will be held at Providence Baptist Church on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Pastors Cuatro Nelson and Jacob Robinson, along with Bro. Jeff Corrigan, will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the funeral at 9:00 a.m. Pallbearers are Adrian Perez, William Conley, Justin Fortune, Nicholas Conley, Alex Briscoe, Ben Trevino, and Brian Schafer. Honorary pallbearers are the ones used by the Lord to care for Bob's soul: Jeff Corrigan, Cuatro Nelson, and Jacob Robinson. Other honorary pallbearers include his entire church family, the saints of Providence Baptist Church. The final two honorary pallbearers are his faithful friends, who stood ready by his side to be a helping hand whenever he needed it: Dewey Andrews and Jason Guffey. Interment will follow the funeral at Lanty Cemetery in Solgohachia, AR. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gideon's International to help provide Bibles and share the gospel worldwide.

Bobby Wayne Conley

December 23, 1945 - October 22, 2025