Robert (Bob) Kesty, age 78, of Arkadelphia, formerly of Glenwood, passed from this life on Monday, December 7, 2009 at his home. He was born August 9, 1931, in Thompson, MN, the son of the late Einar & Lempi Thompson Kesty. Bob was a retired driller for Boyles Brothers of Salt Lake City, UT, a Lutheran and a United States Air Force veteran. He and his wife operated the Lux Motel in Glenwood for several years. Bob was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Jr & Scottie Ray, one brother Ernie, two step brothers Emory & Leo. Survivors are his wife Linda May (Cope) Kesty. Three daughters, Lori (Billy Fred) Groom of Arkadelphia, Wendy (Rocky) Dixon of Livingston, TN, & Shirley Rachel Knight of Oklahoma City, OK. Two sons, Kenneth (Sue) Kesty & Brian (Darci) Kesty all of Livingston, TN. One brother Edward Kesty of Livingston, TN. Thirteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. No formal services are planned. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia, AR. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign guest book and view video tribute.