Robert “Bob” Gminski, age 67, passed away August 3rd surrounded by loved ones in Little Rock Arkansas. Bob was born on September 14th , 1958, in Albion, New York, the youngest son of the late Arthur and Barbara Gminski. His early years were full of joy, love, and laughter, forging back yard and back-road adventures which would come to fuel front-porch stories over the years.

Upon graduating high school, Bob joined the US Navy and served as a corpsman for six years while stationed at bases in Sacramento and San Diego, California.

Driven by a passion for learning, he attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in biology and earned his Juris Doctorate from the UALR William H. Bowen School of Law. He spent many years practicing family and bankruptcy law in both Conway and Little Rock, Arkansas earning the gratitude of the clients he represented and the respect of his fellow attorneys.

On November 28, 1991, he married the love of his life, Patty. Together, they shared over 34 beautiful years of marriage, filled with deep devotion and mutual support.

Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Patty Gminski, his sister, Mary (Raymond) Whitelockecrawford and his two brothers, Bill Gminski, and Ken (Robyn) Gminski. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, who will deeply miss their uncle’s wisdom, kindness, and gentle spirit. Bob will also be missed by his loyal dog, Buster.

Bob found immense joy in the simple and beautiful gifts of life. He was a talented pianist whose music filled his home with warmth. An avid lover of the outdoors, he was happiest when he was on the water, whether navigating quiet rivers in his canoe or taking peaceful walks in nature. Together with Patty he loved traveling and exploring new places, creating a lifetime of cherished memories.

Bob never hesitated to love deeply and laugh loudly. His true legacy will be the passion, love, laughter, and energy he brought to every situation and carried through every relationship.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful physicians, and supportive and caring staff in the Coronary Critical Care Unit of Baptist Health Medical Center.

Funeral Services: 

Visitation will be Friday, August 7th @ 1:00 p.m. with a Memorial to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Smith Little Rock Funeral Home.

Memorial Contributions:

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Humane Society of Pulaski County; https://warmhearts.org/donate/