of Batesville, formerly of Pleasant Plains, AR
August 29, 1921 - August 15, 2016
Robert Earl Maggard, 94, of Batesville, formerly of Pleasant Plains died Monday, August 15, 2016, at Woodlawn Nursing Home.
Born August 29, 1921, in Fletcher, Oklahoma, he was the son of Eddie Robert Maggard and May Whybark Maggard.
Robert was a U S Army Veteran of World War II. He and Lois built the Pleasant Plains Dairy Bar in 1965 and they both worked there until their retirement in 1992. Robert was a Christian man, wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He had a giving nature and always a smile for those he came in contact with. He was a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church for 65 years.
Survivors include his wife of almost 75 years, Lois (McMullin) Maggard; a daughter, Roba Lee (Maggard) Williams of Desert Hot Springs, California; granddaughter, Jennifer Payne; and grandson, Brandon Knapp of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, and one brother.
There will be a funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 18, 2016, at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home Chapel in Batesville with Bro. Steve Long officiating. Music will be provided by Kathleen Sweeten, Gretchen Smith, and Cynthia Nicholson.
Pallbearers will be Glen McMullin, Kyle McMullin, Nickey Pearson, Ronnie Mobbs, Dennis Farrier and Mike Farrier.
Honorary pallbearers are Curtis Childers, Larry Poff, Randy Scott, Dr. Seth Barnes, and the men of Cornerstone United Methodist Church.
Burial will be in Putman Cemetery at Pleasant Plains under the direction of Roller Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Visitation is from 12:00-2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the funeral home prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the charity of choice.
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2 Condolence(s)
Frances McMullin (niece)
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
My Uncle Robert enjoyed music of which he and I shared together along with Laveda who played piano while he played Dobro guitar. We enjoyed wonderful weekends all of my life getting together to sing while worshiping our Lord Jesus Christ from the Highway Heavenly Hymnal song book. I know he is in Heaven and now singing with the Angels and family that has gone on before us. I look forward to being in Heaven with him singing our favorite song's, "How Great Though Art and Amazing Grace". Thank you Uncle Robert for the love and all the faith that you showed me my whole life time. May you rest in Peace and as you said to me one time, "No more tears in Heaven and we will all be singing on the Jericho road." May you rest in Peace.
I ask the Heavenly Father to wrap his arms around aunt Lois, Roba Lee and the rest of the family, and keep them close to the bosom of Jesus Christ until we all meet again. All my Love, Forever and Always. Frances McMullin, (Niece)
Nancy Leonard- Hobbs
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Dear Lois. Many years together make lots of wonderful memories. May The Lord wrap his loving arms around you giving you peace and comfort during this time.. God bless. Love , Nancy,Gary, Rob&Kelley & family , and Kelly.