of Benton, AR
January 27, 1944 - August 19, 2018
Albert Wayne Sarna of Benton, Arkansas, known to friends and family as ''Wayne,'' passed away on Sunday, August 19th, 2018 at home in the care and presence of loving family at the age of 74. Wayne was born January 27th, 1944 in Little Rock to Albert Aloysius and Effie Earline Sarna. Wayne attended Catholic High School for Boys and later worked as a forecaster for Southwestern Bell Telephone. In retirement, Wayne enjoyed displaying his expansive knowledge of World War II history, particularly Winston Churchill, completing the daily crossword, spending time with family, watching his grandchildren grow up, and a fine cigar. Wayne was also a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lynn Dell Sarna, his son, Michael Dale Sarna, and his sister Mary Francis Collier of Kansas.
He is survived by his daughter, Laurie Anne Harper, and her husband, J.D.; three sisters, Dolores ''˜Dodie' Schuster (George) of Greers Ferry, Anita McPheeters of Beebe, and Carolyn Jo Fernandez of San Francisco, CA; sister-in-law, Nancy Lewis (Louie); brother-in-law, Ron Love (Phyllis); his three grandchildren, Justin Harper (Lindsay), Cheyanne Harper, Jacob Harper; and a host of nieces and nephews. He will be missed by many, including the friends of his grandchildren who lovingly knew him as ''˜Papa.'
The family would like to thank Wayne's caregivers for their dedicated service and support during his final days, especially: his nurse, Fran; social worker, Sue; aide, Sara; and sitter, Cheryl.
A Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 with a time of visitation to follow.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home Chapel, 6700 Alcoa Road with Father Paul Worm officiating. Entombment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Catholic High School for Boys, 6300 Father Tribou Street, Little Rock, AR 72205 or Saline Memorial Hospice.
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Pat Isbell
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
I am so very sorry to hear about Wayne. I worked with him for over ten years at Southwestern Bell. He was such a smart and funny guy! He loved to pull pranks and "be pranked". I will never forget him eating those chitlins I had Say McIntosh prepare just for him because he said he always wanted to try them! He is rejoicing again today because he is back with Lynn and Michael. It is wonderful that you were in a position to take such good care of him in the past many years. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
THOMAS E Thompson
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Sorry to hear of Wayne's passing my prayers are with the family.
Known Wayne since grade school & through high school . Rest in Peace
Gloria Stachurski Foisy
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
So very sorry for your loss. I worked closely with Wayne for many years in forecasting at SWB. He was a good friend. I have tried to reach him many times since retirement but never could contact him. My heart goes out to his family for the loss of this good man.
Janis McDermott
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
So very sorry to hear about your loss Lauri. However, what a wonderful celebration he is attending with Hesus and his wife and son. Wow. Can’t get better then that. I have so many wonderful memories of your family. Loved “Sarna†as Jim and Mark would call Mike. Wonderful wonderful memories. Heaven is celebrating today. Love you.
Alan and Kathy Sarna
Monday, August 20, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss and for the family name. Always enjoyed saying "hi" to him and Dad really enjoyed talking with him any chance he could.