J. Roger Garvin
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J. Roger Garvin

  • June 2, 1937 - September 28, 2011
  • Little Rock, Arkansas
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“Marilyn, Lance & Kim, Many great memories in the neighborhood during the past 35 years, we will remember. My thoughts and prayers are coming your...Read More » ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Diane Johnson - Little Rock, AR

“Marilyn, Dear Lady, I know you have lost a precious jewel frm your life and you will miss him terribly. He always had that smile and twinkle in his...Read More » ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: Mollie Elder Browne - Bauxite,, AR

“Marilyn, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know you told me that your husband had been ill for quite some time. Even though I have just recently...Read More » ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: Bobbie Forbush - Little Rock, AR

“Dear Marilyn, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your loved ones will be in my prayers. ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: Connie Musick Kyle - Baton Rouge, LA

“Dearest Marilyn, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers, Dianne McDaniel Hogue ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: Dianne McDaniel Hogue Little Rock

“I haven't seen Roger, Marilyn, Kim or Lance in along time, but I have many good memories of all of you. Cliff, Alan, & Darren loved living on Lee...Read More » ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: Jerralyn Myhand Crook - Pearcy, AR

“Aunt Marilyn, Kim and Lance and family, Uncle Jamie will missed. May you always cherish the wonderful memories. My prayers are with you always....Read More » ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Tracy - Dallas, TX - Niece

“Lance ,Kim and Mrs. Garvin I love you all and I'm praying for the Peace of God to sustain you when you go through your roller coaster emotions. my...Read More » ”
8 of 8 | Posted by: Randy Myers - Maumelle, AR



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James Roger Garvin, 74, of Little Rock passed away on Wednesday, September 28th, 2011. He was born in Jacksonville Arkansas to Belton and Margaret (Quigley) Garvin on June 2, 1937. A longtime member of Lifeline Baptist Church, he was retired from Otasco. Roger enjoyed spending time outdoors and loved sports. He was a true Razorback fan. He treasured the time he spent with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Jerry.
Roger leaves to cherish his memory his wife of over 46 years Marilyn; his children Kim Espejo (Patrick) of Springdale and Lance Garvin (Laura) of Little Rock; his grandchildren Austin, Elizabeth, Ryan and Abby; his siblings Billie (Sue) Patton, Robert H. "Buddy" Garvin, Alice Holt, William E. "Bill" Garvin and Steve Garvin and a host of extended family and friends, all who will miss him dearly.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, October 7th, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, 10200 Hwy 5 North, Alexander, Arkansas 72002. (501) 455-1067, with Phillip Blunk officiating. Inurnment will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park.
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