12/25/2025
Robert “Bob” Whitfield, 85, moved from this world into eternity on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Proud son of Rose E.Strong Whitfield and William H. Whitfield, Sr., he was the eldest of their fraternal twins(Robert and Roberta) born in Scottsbiro, Ala.
Bob leaves to cherish and continue his legacy, his beautifull, loving, devoted wife if 57 years, Constance “Connie” E. Clayborne Whitfield, his belived son, Jawanza Robert (Dr. Martha Wall) Whitfield, his dedicated, devoted, daughter and caregiver, Dr.Anika T.Whitfield; his “nother” daughter, Ava Coffee(Chuckle) Burks. Eight grandchildren, six great-grands, his sisters, Billie Rose Jacobs and Roberta L. Kelley(St.Louis), and sisters in love m, Shirley Whitfield(Baton Rouge) Jimmy’s Whitfield(Fayetteville), and Verna E.Clayborne(DC), and a host of godchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025. at 11:00 a.m. at Union AME Church, 1825 S.Pulaski St, LR, AR, 72206.
Personal and Professional Services entrusted to Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home 1200 S.Chester, Little Rock, AR, 72202. 501-372-1305