of Mountain Hme, AR
May 5, 1945 - August 16, 2017
Roger Dale Whisenant, 72, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, in Mountain Home. He was born in Wagoner, Oklahoma, to Claude and Marcella (Atkinson) Whisenant on May 5, 1945.
Roger proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967 during the Vietnam War. He then enjoyed careers first as a conductor for the Union Pacific Railroad and later as a building contractor. Roger was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home.
One of his favorite pastimes was taking family and friends out on the White and Buffalo rivers. He was an avid reader and fisherman and loved playing cards. Family and friends, especially his grandson Dylan, were so important to him.
Roger is survived by his wife, Carolyn Whisenant, of Mountain Home; son Jeff Whisenant of Mountain Home; sister Marilyn (Jim) Roberts of Bakersfield, Missouri; brother Bill (Cindy) Whisenant of Belvidere, Illinois; grandson Dylan Whisenant of Mountain Home; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter Zoe Whisenant.
Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at Roller Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at First United Methodist Church. Internment will be in Baptist Hill Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church of Mountain Home.
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11 Condolence(s)
The Huey Long Family
Friday, September 1, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. Roger worked with my father on the railroad.
Our deepest sympathies,
The Huey P. Long Family
Nora & Sandra
Tom Angel
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Dear Family, I knew and worked with Roger many years ago on the railroad. I have many fond memories of him . He was a fine man and good friend. I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers to all of you.
Roselea Mullins payne
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
What a loss to all of us. Roger was a wonderful person and even though I have not seen him for several years I recall our visits talking about family, friends and school days. Billy and Marilyn we are thinking of you and we send our condolences.
Roselea Mullins Payne -Austin Texas
Earl Mullins - The Woodlands Texas
Joe R Mullins - Springfield Mo
linda and carlisle beavers
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Carolyn and family, Carlisle and i are so sorry for your loss... we always enjoyed Roger's friendship and we were glad to work on some of his houses , He was a honest , hard working man and loved his family ... i know he will be greatly missed,,
Marti Frazier and Ed Toscano
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Carolyn,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family on your loss. We will hold Roger in our hearts and you and your family in our prayers.
Julie Williamson
Friday, August 18, 2017
Carolyn and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Roger was a wonderful guy. My family thought the world of him. He built a fine house for us and a grand carport for Mom. His patience, friendship and kindness will always be remembered.
Rest In Peace, Roger. Shine on in God's heavenly light.
Mike & Julie Williamson
Bob and Brenda Wedgeworth
Friday, August 18, 2017
Carolyn, we are so sorry for you loss. You , Dylan and your family is in our prayers.
Martina
Friday, August 18, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss Ms.Whisenant. Prayers for you all.
Martina
Darlene Beustring
Friday, August 18, 2017
So sorry for your loss, Carolyn. You, Dylan and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Darrell and Wanda koellinhsal
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Sorry about your loss, but hold to memories and will be reunited again as a family!! The sadness comes for us that will be on earth without Roger!!! Know God cares!!!
Darrell and Wanda koelling
Tim Nichols
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Roger was a great man, he will be missed by many people. I met Roger about 12 years ago, and enjoyed talking with him very much. I am sorry for the families loss but he is no longer in pain.