of Cave City, AR
January 22, 1959 - April 24, 2016
Dr. R. G. ''Rusty'' Roebuck, 57, of Cave City, died Sunday, April 24, 2016 at White River Medical Center in Batesville.
He was born on January 22, 1959 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to the honorable Gene and Peggy Annette (Light) Roebuck. He worked for the USDA for 26 years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Cave City where he was in the choir and taught Sunday School.
At the age of 16, he got his pilot license. He attended Arkansas State University for three years and then Louisiana State University where he graduated with a doctorate in veterinary medicine. He had a private practice in Jonesboro for three years.
Survivors include his wife Gwen E. (Fraley) Roebuck of Cave City; his father, the honorable Gene Roebuck of Jonesboro; daughters, Rebekah Asberry and husband, Tyler, and Rachel Roebuck, all of Cave City; a son-in-law, Stuart Etheridge; and four grandchildren, Jace Marlin, Luke Etheridge, Harper Asberry, and Maci Asberry. He is also survived by a brother, Randy Roebuck of Bentonville.
He was preceded in death by his mother; a daughter, Bethany Etheridge; and his grandparents.
Pallbearers will be Dennis Smith, Danny Smith, Kim McDaniel, Steve Daniels, Greg Crabtree, and Howard Hall. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Mark Williams, Dr. Tom Albright, Dr. Dale Marriot, Larry West, Ted Evans, and Paul Taylor.
The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Cave City with Ron Canard officiating and music by Mike Hoggard. Burial will follow at Liberty Hill Cemetery in Highland under the direction of Roller-Crouch-McGee Funeral Home of Cave City.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church.
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14 Condolence(s)
Tom Albright, DVM
Saturday, May 7, 2016
I recall when Rusty joined USDA. Whenever I called him, I would always ask if this was Dr. Sears? He would get a big laugh out of this and enjoyed it- even up to the end. It seems like every time we talked our conversation would turn to Jesus. I knew where his heart was. He's with Jesus now and no more pain, tears, sorrow. It was an honor serving as an honorary pallbearer and I know he was smiling down at his beautiful service. God Bless you all and I pray that God gives you strength during your time of sorrow. Keep the Faith!
DW
Saturday, April 30, 2016
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the
words spoken at Revelation 21:3,4 "(3) With that I heard
a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God
is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they
will be his people. And God himself will be with them.
(4 ) And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and
death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry
nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
Edgar N. (Eddie) Sutton
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Gwen and Family,
It has been a blessing knowing Rusty and working with Gwen in the
Arkansas State Mission Project work. I send my sincere sympathy
to all of you in the passing of Rusty. I know God will give you the
strength to face the days ahead. So sorry I was not able to attend
the funeral. God bless you all.
Dana Burdyshaw Kennedy
Thursday, April 28, 2016
It was sad to learn that Rusty passed away. We attended school together in Jobesboro. He was always kind and friendly. I pray for God's grace for your family.
David Thorne
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Thoughts and Prayers to the Roebuck family. So sorry to hear of the loss of Rusty. Please accept my sincere condolences.
David Thorne
Beth Price
Thursday, April 28, 2016
To the Roebuck family,
Rusty was a classmate of mine at JHS. He was a wonderful friend and such a caring person. My prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time.
Beth McAlister Price
Yvonne Reeves
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Gene and family - So sorry to hear of Rusty's passing. He was our vet when he was in Jonesboro. Many fond memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Judith Blevins Akin,M.D.
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Rusty and I were high school classmates and he was a highly regarded young man. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad day.
Steve & Teresa Staggs
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
We are so sorry for your family loss. Our prayers go out to you and your family. My God be with each one of you.
Dr. Curtis Stovall
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Dr. Roebuck was always very supportive of me and my family when we were going through our daughter's cancer treatment. Something I will not forget. Again God bless you and your family
Margaret Harmon
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
I'm so sorry to here about the passing of such a wonderful man. I have only worked for Peco for 3.5 years. But Doc was always a nice man. I lost my husband right after I started working for Peco. Lost him to Cancer. Doc was really nice and then when he was diagnosed with this it broke my heart. He would come talk to me about his treatment and how everything was going. When the treatments stopped working he told me that we both knew it was just a matter of time. But he said that was ok. He knew his precious daughter would be waiting on him. Doc was just like my husband...They both put up a good fight. It just seems to me that God takes the good ones. I guess one day we will find out why. My prayers go out to you and your family. I'm so sorry.
Gary/Teresa Loggains and Monica McDougal
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Rachael - We were so sorry to hear about your dad! We know he will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. Please know you and your family are all in our hearts and prayers during this time! May God hold each of you in his hands and a comfort during a loss such as this is knowing we will see all of our loved ones again when we all meet in Heaven.
Beth Benson
Monday, April 25, 2016
Gwen and Family,
I was a classmate of Rusty's at LSU Vet School. I was very saddened to learn of his passing. I sat near him in class throughout the years, and I got to know him as a true gentleman and very kind person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Beth Benson
Ed and Jan Lea
Monday, April 25, 2016
Gene and family,
We are so sorry about the death of Rusty. May God bless your family during this time. Our Prayers and Sympathy.