Roland Robinson
April 15, 1920 — August 8, 2018
Roland Robinson
Roland Robinson, 98, of Cabot, Arkansas went to be with the Lord August 8, 2018. He was born April 15, 1920 in Floyd, Arkansas, and later moved to Beebe.
He married Ida Mae Helderman in 1939, before shipping off to serve with the Army in WWII. Roland served in China-Burma-India Theater of Operations. He was awarded four Bronze Combat Stars for actions against Japanese forces in Burma.
After returning to the States, Roland found work with USPS and later with the General Services Administration. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing.
Roland is preceded in death by his wife Ida; parents Hobert and Pearly Jewel Robinson; two sons, Curtis and Wendell Earl; five brothers, Douglas, James, Horace, Dewey, Bobby; and one sister Velma Bostic.
He is survived by son Dale (Angie) Robinson of Bryant; grandson Tony (Mary) Robinson of Conway; two great-grandchildren Cade and Cole; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation, PO Box 2222, Little Rock, AR 72203.
Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 13, 2018, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.smithfamilycares.com
He married Ida Mae Helderman in 1939, before shipping off to serve with the Army in WWII. Roland served in China-Burma-India Theater of Operations. He was awarded four Bronze Combat Stars for actions against Japanese forces in Burma.
After returning to the States, Roland found work with USPS and later with the General Services Administration. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing.
Roland is preceded in death by his wife Ida; parents Hobert and Pearly Jewel Robinson; two sons, Curtis and Wendell Earl; five brothers, Douglas, James, Horace, Dewey, Bobby; and one sister Velma Bostic.
He is survived by son Dale (Angie) Robinson of Bryant; grandson Tony (Mary) Robinson of Conway; two great-grandchildren Cade and Cole; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation, PO Box 2222, Little Rock, AR 72203.
Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 13, 2018, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.smithfamilycares.com
Cemetery Details
Antioch Cemetery
Antioch 2060 Hwy. 31 N.
Beebe, AR, 72012
Beebe, AR, 72012
Visitation
AUG 12. 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Smith - Westbrook Funeral Home
404 W. Dewitt Henry Dr.
Beebe, AR, US, 72012
http://www.WestbrookFuneralHome.com
Funeral Service
AUG 13. 2:00 PM
Smith - Westbrook Funeral Home
404 W. Dewitt Henry Dr.
Beebe, AR, US, 72012
http://www.WestbrookFuneralHome.com
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