Robert Dean Andrews

Robert Dean Andrews was born September 27, 1959 to Levert and May Lane Andrews of Gentry, Arkansas. He was raised on the family farm alongside his loving sister Sandra. At age 16 he purchased his own 40-acre farm and began farming for himself. Later, Robert became a licensed general contractor. On his journey he met the woman he would spend the rest of his days with, the love of his life, Teddie Powers. He married his childhood sweetheart November 5, 1977. Robert and Teddie instantly began laying the foundation to growing the kingdom of God by worshiping, ministering, and serving others. Together they had three children, Megan, Russell, and Justin. Over the years, with loving hearts and open arms, they welcomed surrogate children Dennis Kindy and Kevin Andrews into their family. On May 16, 2019 heaven gained an incredible husband, son, father, gramps and so much more. Robert is reunited with his mother in paradise, and both are healed by the great Physician. Robert is survived by his wife Teddie Andrews of 41 years, daughter Megan and husband Michael Denison, son and best friend Russell and wife Brittany Andrews, son Justin and wife Robyn Mackey. He had six grandchildren: Sophia and Theo Denison, Ramsey, Ryder, and Reagan Andrews, and Nehemiah Mackey. He is also survived by his father Levert Andrews and wife, and precious sister Sandra and husband Hershel Brandon. Robert is also preceded in death by his amazing mother May Lane Andrews and his beloved in-laws Ted and Doris Powers. Robert had many passions he chose to fill his days with while here on earth. With his iconic “Gramps” look, western snap shirt, mesh back cap, and cowboy boots, side by side, Robert and Teddie adventured across the United States and into Canada on his motorcycle. He loved experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, tinkering with his Minneapolis-Molines, exploring antique malls, gardening, and raising his Wagyu cattle. From time to time he also enjoyed conversing with the pig-pigs and co-hosting crawfish boils. He had a flair for the dramatic on occasion; anyone who saw his creative announcements at church or witnessed his burning of the Christmas tree could attest to that. Robert was an active member and elder of Mosaic Community Fellowship. He spent much of his life involved in planning, organizing, and executing mission trips around the world. He traveled near and far to exemplify the love of Christ through service and testimony. He used his daily work interactions to minister locally. Gramps also journeyed to places on mission such as St. Kitts, Portland Arkansas, Arizona, Fort Worth, and Brazil where he ultimately gave his life to Christ. However, of all his service, the dearest to his heart was the rugged and beautiful countryside of Alaska, along with its native people. He will leave behind an extraordinary legacy with all he has created and influenced over the years. He was hardworking and dedicated, as well as humorous, witty, and knowledgeable. He was a good teacher. Robert will be remembered for many things but none greater than his love for Christ, his devotion to his beautiful bride, his amazing connection with his children, the way he was adored by his grandchildren, and the undeniable impact he made in others’ lives. A celebration of life service will be held May 24, 2019 at 10:00am at Mosaic Community Fellowship in Siloam Springs. As per Gramps’s custom, dress is casual; blue jeans are welcome. A snack potluck and visiting time will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to the Robert Andrews Memorial Fund (checks payable to Mosaic Community Fellowship, with Robert Andrews Memorial Fund in the memo line). 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 says, “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.” Well done, good and faithful servant.

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Robert Dean Andrews

September 27, 1959 - May 16, 2019