Hobart Henry Van Buren

Hobart Henry Van Buren, Jr., 61, of Salem, Arkansas was born on January 4, 1956, in Batavia, New York, son of Hobart Henry Van Buren, Sr. and Ruth Mae Butler. He departed this life on March 15, 2017 in Salem, Arkansas.   He married Audrey Diane Larmon on August 31, 2007 in Salem, Arkansas. During his working years he worked as a handyman in the construction field. Hobart was dedicated and loved his family very much, he was always there to listen and to help in their time of need. He was of the Christian faith.             He is survived by his wife, Audrey Van Buren of the family home; two sons, Hobart Henry Van Buren III of Clarence, New York and Carl Van Buren of Salem, Arkansas; four daughters, Loretta Van Buren of Buffalo, New York, Diana Kemp and husband Bob of Fairview Heights, Illinois, Ruthie O’Connor and husband Nick of Canadea, New York and Elizabeth Van Buren of Salem, Arkansas; brother, Robert Butler and wife Rose of Elba, New York; two sisters, Joyce Sayers of Erie Pennsylvania and Deb Lambert and husband Bert of Satellite Beach, Flordia; twenty-six granchildren; three great grandchildren and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter (Angel Van Buren), grand daughter (Bobby Jo Kemp), two sisters (Janet Van Buren and Carol Van Buren), father (Hobart Henry Van Buren, Sr.), mother (Ruth Mae Butler) and step mother (Margaret Bearfield).   No services have been scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Barker Funeral Home of Salem, Arkansas.