of Lambrook, AR
May 23, 1949 - April 21, 2018
Roger Treat, age 68, of Lambrook, Arkansas passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018 in Helena. Mr. Treat was born May 23, 1949 in Rondo, Arkansas to Morene Wallis Treat and the late Eugene Treat. He was a member of Lambrook Baptist Church. Mr. Treat was a former farmer, which he enjoyed very much. He was also employed as a band director at several different locations. His former students were his pride and joy and he maintained a close relationship with them. He also performed with the Arkansas Symphony and UCA Band.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Theresa; two sons, Jordan Treat (Darby) of Rondo and Jagger Treat (Karly) of Lambrook; his mother, Morene Treat; two nephews; and a host of close family, friends and former colleagues and students.
Mr. Treat was preceded in death by his father; sister, Karen May; and two nephews.
A graveside service for Roger Treat will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Sunset Memorial Park. Brother Dustin Logan and Brother Brad Warren will officiate.
Service will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
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33 Condolence(s)
Alvin Byrd
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Theresa,
I am so sorry for your loss. I also saw that you lost your brother a few months ago.... My heart goes out to you and your family. When we were younger, I always felt like I was a part of it.
Love to all with deepest sympathy,
Alvin Byrd
Deanie Cravalho
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Theresa, Jagger, Jordan, Aunt Morene, We send our most heartfelt love, thoughts and prayers to you at this most difficult time. We loved Roger so much and enjoyed the time we spent with you and him on our last visit to Arkansas. May God give you peace and comfort. He had a wonderful sense of humor on Facebook, and I loved his posts and the pictures he posted of the farm. God bless you all!
Francis Gilbert Idrogo
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
I remember the first time I ever saw Mr. Treat. I was in 5th grade and he came in and talked about the new band program. I was inspired. That was the kind of man he was. He inspired those around him to love music.. I spent the next 7 years learning from him and eventually became a teacher myself (not in music, though) . My biggest regret is not keeping in touch with him. The world is a better place for having had him in it and he will be missed.
To his family,I pray that you receive comfort that only God can give and that you will remember the best of times.
Ann Hadley (Madison PO)
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Theresa I'm so sorry to here about your husband. I pray that the Lord will give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Ann Hadley
Doran A. Newhouse
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
My condolences to you and your family. May the Grace of God be with you all.
Doran A. Newhouse
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Victoria Barber
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Theresa, Jagger, Jordan, I am so very sorry for your loss. Roger and I loved to pick at each other on Facebook and I can say that I was truly blessed to have known him. You are in my thoughts and prayers, I pray that God's Love Comforts you in this time of loss.
Vickey
Sue Russell
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Theresa, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you with comfort during this difficult time. Your are in my thoughts and prayers.
Missy Ishmael
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Theresa and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Roger’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Robert Cartwright
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Mr. Treat was my Band teacher by title, but for me and many of us he was much more. For me, he was a confidant, mentor, big brother and most certainly a true friend.
But If you saw him (back in 1974) standing in front of that first band and heard him shouting, you might have thought that his methods were a bit extreme, but he saw the diamonds in the rough, they were all around him and he knew what we could become and in just a few short years, he created one of the best band programs in the state of Arkansas.
Through his mentoring and influence, he was directly responsible for many of us going on to college or other professional careers and more importantly becoming productive, caring, human beings.
In 2015, I moved back to Arkansas and reconnected with Roger on Facebook, his humor and wit was just as I remembered.
You will be missed, but heaven finally gets some real LOW BRASS.
John Wesson
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
I attended UCA with Roger back in the late 60's. He lived down the hall from me in Arkansas Hall. I considered him a friend and always enjoyed our times together. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good man and a good friend.
Jessica White
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Dear Maureen, I am so sorry for your loss. I know words can not take away your hurt. Roger and I were in the band together in the Marianna High School band. I remember visiting you and Eugene fondly. You are a special person. May God ease your pain quickly.
Melinda Murphy Bolding
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Mr. Treat was my band director at Mtn.View HS. Lots of Great Memories for me he was a Great Teacher. I am sorry for your loss.May God wrap his loving arms around your family at this time.
Kate
Monday, April 23, 2018
Kate currently lives in Aberdeen, Scotland
My thoughts and prayers are with Mr Roger Treat's family during this terribly sad time. Your beloved and wonderful Roger was Mr Treat (or the Chief!) to many young people. He was an inspiring and good man who touched the lives of many. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Mazie (Sutterfield) Lee
Monday, April 23, 2018
My love goes out to Morene and nephews and especially Roger's wife and family. I knew Roger and Karen because we use to pick cotton for them and lived in an old house by Noah and Retha Wallis only during the time we stayed to pick cotton. Enjoyable times is what we remember. They even took us to Memphis Zoo. Karen was my age. I talked to Morene a yr or two ago. Enjoyed our talk.
Terry Kemp
Monday, April 23, 2018
we are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you at this difficult time. I had Mr Roger as my band teacher. He will be dearly missed.
Karly Mease
Monday, April 23, 2018
I'm happy that we got to meet several times. I'm at a loss of words knowing I wont get to know you even more. You are truly missed! You'll always be my father-in-law! May God watch over everyone at this difficult time.
Rick Green
Monday, April 23, 2018
Mr. Treat was my band director and friend. He was one of the best teachers that I ever had the opportunity to learn about the importance of music in my life. He was witty and funny and cared about every student! We reconnected via social media and it was true blessing to hear from him again! I will miss him very much!! Our prayers for everyone in his family at this time of loss!
Joanne Webb
Monday, April 23, 2018
Theresa & Family
So sorry for your loss.
Ty Creason
Monday, April 23, 2018
I changed schools to be in his band in Mtn.View. A central figure in my youth, I ate lunch in his office most days throughout high school. The world is a better place because he was in it.
Karen and John Hall
Monday, April 23, 2018
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God's love and comfort surround you all at this time.
June Moosberg Sherman
Monday, April 23, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss, I remember Roger from when we were in high school band. He was behind me in school.
Danette (Craig) Richardson
Monday, April 23, 2018
Mr. Treat was my first band director. I am thankful that he shares his love of music with me by his other students. Lots of great memories of band with him as my director. Sympathies to the family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Chief!!!!
Danny Fudge
Monday, April 23, 2018
Mr. Treat was my band director and I considered him a friend. My mind goes back to so many intense as well as comical conversations and incidents in the band room. We later connected in life on social media and I so enjoyed his posts.
RIP Chief.
Donna Rutledge
Monday, April 23, 2018
I am so very sorry to hear about Roger. We went to school together. I will miss his posts on Facebook as he was so funny. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pam ward cooper
Monday, April 23, 2018
Teresa my heart feels your loss. My prayers and love are with you and your family.
Sandy Holderman
Monday, April 23, 2018
Theresa, Jordan, Jagger, Grandma and Barry
I am so sorry to hear about Roger. My thoughts and prayers are with ya'll at this time. Roger was a wonderful friend. I will be thinking of ya'll.
Ann Whitfield Thresher
Monday, April 23, 2018
I’m so very sorry to hear of Mr. Treats passing. He was one of my favorite teachers ever! He was so instrumental in my going to college with a music scholarship. I will never forget him!! He was well respected by all.
Tona Mills
Monday, April 23, 2018
Theresa and Family: I am so sorry to hear about Roger. I remember him fondly from my teaching days at Elaine High. He was my kids' band director there. They always spoke highly of him. He was a very kind, witty person. Roger will be missed by all who knew him.
Larry Moon
Monday, April 23, 2018
So sorry for your loss , Mr Roger was a wonderful person and he Wil be missed.
Dale and Polly White
Monday, April 23, 2018
Our deepest sympathy Theresa, and family and Aunt Moreen. May the Lord be with you in your time of sorrow.
Much love, Dale and Polly
Beatrice Jackson
Monday, April 23, 2018
Mrs. Morene and family, You and your family are in my prayers.
Sharon Hindsley Cutlip
Monday, April 23, 2018
Theresa and family - My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Davy Honeycutt