of Benton, AR
November 1, 1936 - April 6, 2014
Rogie Thomas Garrett, 77, of Benton, received his wings April 6, 2014. He was born November 1, 1936 in Paron, Arkansas.
He was a Master Licensed Plumber from 1968 where he served and met many close friends in Saline County and surrounding cities. He was a one of a kind, prideful, fun loving, and hardworking man.
He was a cattleman, an all-time farmer, gardener, a Paron shuffler, and a cook. He had a passion for helping and giving to others and was well known for making the best homemade sausage, peppered bacon, and hams. Many people have great memories of hunting, fishing, laughing, and riding the back roads with him. He was loved fiercely by so many and touched many lives by his selflessness. Handshakes and hugs were always welcomed. He loved his family and friends. He loved cooking for them the most. If he wasn't cooking, tinkering, or working in the fields, he wasn't a happy man. To stay busy would be his motto and everyone else needed to be busy as well.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Dewey and Alberta Garrett; two brothers, Nathan and Crawford Garrett; two sons, Rogie Dale (Ducky) and Gerald Garrett, and one daughter, Patricia Garrett.
He left behind a wife, Lula Lavonne Garrett of Benton; one sister, Clara Skillern of Lonsdale; sister-in-law, Juanita Garrett of Fayetteville; two daughters, Leassie Isom (Eddie) of Benton and Angela Pritchard (Dwayne) of Perry; two stepdaughters, Debi Bono (Ron) of Bismarck and Pamela Eagle (Donald) of Maryland Heights, MO, and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, step-grandchildren, and step-great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2014 in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) with Bro. David McCool officiating.
Family Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening April 9th at the funeral home.
Lu,
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Rogie was always such a pleasure to be around.
God Bless you and your family during the loss of your husband. We love Debi and Ron and your beautiful granddaughter Sunni.
Lulu we have praying for you and your family. God Bless you during your loss.
Great man, honored to have known him. He will be missed by many.
So sorry for your loss. We remember Rogie as a fun loving man. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Maurice and Shirley Eidson
I am so very sorry to hear about Rogie. He was loved by so many!! There are so many great memories of him!! Love y'all so much!! I'm always here if y'all need anything!
Rogie was always a welcome sight at our business for many years and at our backdoor in recent years. He was always full of life and brought a smile to our faces every time he visited. He will be missed so much! God bless you, Lu and all of your family.
Rogie was always a welcome sight at our business for many years and at our backdoor in recent years. He was always full of life and brought a smile to our faces every time he visited. He will be missed so much! God bless you, Lu and all of your family.
sorry for your loss
My condolences to Rogie's wife and family for their great loss.
Pam,
I am so sorry for your loss. I heard many stories about your step-dad and know he will be missed.
Lulu, Tiffany and Debbie. I am so very sorry for your loss. I never met Rogie but always heard great things about him. I know he will be missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Love,
Suzi
Lulu, Tiffany and Debbie. I am so very sorry for your loss. I never met Rogie but always heard great things about him. I know he will be missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Love,
Suzi
Lulu, Tiffany and Debbie. I am so very sorry for your loss. I never met Rogie but always heard great things about him. I know he will be missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Love,
Suzi
My thoughts and prayers are with you Lulu
My thoughts and prayers are with you Lulu
So sorry for your loss ..rogie is in the lords arms this day he will be missed by many ..
Thinking of you .
I am for loss and be praying for the family.
Yes Rogie will be missed. We had some good times at deer camp.
To The Family Of Rogie Garrett So Sorry For Your Loss!! May GOD Be With You At This Time Of Sorrow!!! It Was Time To Go & He Is Better Off Than Living Here On Earth!!!
To The Family Of Rogie Garrett So Sorry For Your Loss!! May GOD Be With You At This Time Of Sorrow!!! It Was Time To Go & He Is Better Off Than Living Here On Earth!!!
Did not know you very well, but appreciated what you meant to Lulu
So happy that I had the opportunity to have had you as part of my family all these years. You are a very unique personality, Love you
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great friend and was one of a kind he will be missed...
I remember you dear kind sir. My prayers are with the family.
Angela and family, I am so sorry to hear of you dad's passing. Just know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.