Keith Patrick Hoskins

Keith Patrick Hoskins, age 82, of Calmer, went to be with the Lord Friday, November 8, 2013 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born June 4, 1931 in Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Hoskins retired from International Paper Company and was a graduate of Brighton High School in Brighton, Iowa. He was an avid Razorback fan and enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family. Mr. Hoskins was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church where he was a former Sunday school teacher. Mr. Hoskins is preceded in death by his parents; wives, Irene Montgomery Hoskins and Sylvia Meyer Hoskins; daughter, Tina Sparks; and sisters, Sandra and Shirley. Mr. Hoskins is survived by his sons, Roger Allen Hoskins and wife, Sandi of Calmer and Steven Patrick Hoskins and wife, Amy of White Hall; daughters, Vicky Robin Bates and husband, David of Jacksonville, Florida and Pamala Etoi Lunsford of Woodson; brothers, Doyle, Johnny, Vern, Kenneth, and Ronnie all of Iowa; sisters, Loretta, Betty, and Vivian all of Iowa; fifteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, November 10, 2013 at Buie Funeral Home Chapel in Rison. Funeral services are 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 11, 2013 at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church with Brother Neil Quick officiating. Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery in Woodlawn. Memorials can be made to Friendship Cemetery Association. Arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216, www.buiefuneralhome.com.