Robert Lynn "Bob" Cansler, age 86, of New DeRoche Community passed away January 11, 2022.  He was born June 25, 1935, in Oklahoma, to Jack and Minnie Henson Cansler.  Bob was a member of Saginaw Missionary Baptist Church and retired from Reynolds Metals.  Bob loved to play music, he farmed and loved to coon hunt. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Cansler; siblings, Barbara Prince, Larry Cansler, Kenny Cansler and Gary Cansler; grandchildren, Josh Dyess, Krista Ritter and Crystal Cansler.

Survivors include his children Alan (Mary) Cansler of Friendship, Michael (Pam) Cansler of Friendship, Diane (Kiah) Gardner of Russellville, Sheri (Darren) Parish of Midway; brother, Jackie Cansler of New DeRoche; sister, Pat Marbury of Texarkana; step-children, Kathy (Danny) Bowen and Steve Dyess; grandchildren, Misty Dahlke, Amber (Mark) Nutt, Blake (Courtney) Cansler, Adam (Shelley) Ritter, Holly (Wes) Taylor, Brooke Parish, Jenna (Cory) Key, Jennifer Cox, Kiah Henry Gardener and Leah Gardner; numerous grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Funeral service will be Sunday, January 16 at 2:00pm at Regency Funeral Home Chapel with visitation from 12:30-2:00 prior to service.  Bro. Alan Cansler and Bro. Jarrod Cansler will officiate service. Burial will follow at Prairie Bayou Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be David Cansler, Gary Boles, Blake Cansler, Adam Ritter, Blake Riggan and Steve Ritter.  Honorary pallbearers are the Men and Deacons of Saginaw Missionary Baptist Church and his extended family at The Place Restaurant.

Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home.  You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.