Austin Robason

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Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 Plaza St.
West Helena, AR  72390
Monday, January 16, 2017
10:00 a.m.
Service Schedule
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
Monday, January 16, 2017
11:00 a.m.
Cemetery
Odd Fellows Cemetery
West Helena, AR  72390
I served in the Air Force.
Austin RobasonI am a Veteran.

of West Helena, AR

August 10, 1933 - January 11, 2017

Gene ''Austin'' Robason, 83, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. Robason was born August 10, 1933 at West Helena to the late Marshall and Veva Frans Robason. He received his bachelor's degree from Arkansas State University and worked as an Ag pilot for David Griffin Farms for around 40 years. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in both the Air Force and Marines. He was also a Mason and a Shriner.

Mr. Robason is survived by a son, Roger Dean Robason (Rochelle) of Missouri; sister, Vivian Davey of Melbourne, Australia and a brother, George Robason of Memphis, Tennessee. He also leaves behind Scott Davis who was like a son to him; his ex-wife and best friend, Janet Robason and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, James ''Sonny'' Robason and three sisters, Francis Livesay, Ruth James, and Maxine Robason.

Funeral services for Gene ''Austin'' Robason will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2017 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation will be held prior to services beginning at 10:00. Burial will be at Odd Fellows Cemetery in West Helena. Brother Adam Rowland will officiate.

Pallbearers are Eric Pankey, Darrell Riddell, Austin Broome, Johnny Broome, Gary Inman, David Brooks Griffin, Bobby Ashabranner and Jason Webster. Honorary pallbearers are Buddy Wheeler, Bill Brothers, Danny Chism, Roger Robason and Scott Davis.

Services will be directed by Roller- Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena (870) 572-2571.

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Al Haraway III
Little Rock, AR
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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Nothing but clear skies ahead my friend. It was an honor and pleasure to have known and flown with you.

Godspeed.

Al Haraway
Little Rock, AR

Mitch Clark
Yukon,
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Monday, January 16, 2017

RIP Austin,
Such a great guy and Father figure of mind. Hand a lot of great times in my early years with this guy. From hunting on Hardin Point. To having Dinner at Charlie's Camp or just a average "Austin" talk at the Rex Resturant.
You will be missed my friend,my Brother.
I'm sure I will see you again .
Love the memories

Tim & Donna Johnson
Fayetteville, AR
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Monday, January 16, 2017

So sorry for your loss. He lived life and I know he will be missed by all who knew him. May you find comfort in the many memories you have.

Barbara King
Helena,
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Sunday, January 15, 2017

George, Janet and family... just wanted you to know how sorry I am to read about Austin's passing. I know he will be missed by all that knew him. I will keep everyone in my thoughts and prayers.

Tolice Clayborne
Jonesboro, AR
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Saturday, January 14, 2017

Sincere sympathies to Austin's family . He is the big brother of my best friend growing up, I always admired him.

Stephanie Murphy
Hot Springs,
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Saturday, January 14, 2017

So sorry to hear of Austin's passing . His family used to have a shoe repair store on plaza and his folks had goats that my mom would get for my oldest sister as a infant since she couldn't drink cows milk . Our families knew each other for very long time. He will be missed.

Robert & Betty Ann Scaife
Vilonia,
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Friday, January 13, 2017

Prayers for the family,
Robert & Betty Ann Scaife

Ernestine Freeman (Jones)
Jennings, LA
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Thursday, January 12, 2017

So sorry to hear about Austin. Since his accident I had not had any communication from him and I certainly missed his emails. He and I went to school together and shared many friends from Arkansas State University. During his childhood, he was a close friend of Don and Clyde Freeman. They shared many hunting trips and much nonsense. I loved to hear about some of their escapades. He will truly be missed by many. May you always remember the good times you shared. I certainly will. My prayers are with you during this trying time.

jim mayer
baton rouge, LA
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Thursday, January 12, 2017

Austin was a great friend of mine and Tommy Broome . You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim Mayer