John R. Soard

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Cox Funeral Home
701 South Rogers
Clarksville, AR  72830
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Service Schedule
Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel
701 Rogers St.
Clarksville, AR  72830
Thursday, June 25, 2015
10:00 A.M.
Cemetery
Stillwell Cemetery
Stillwell Road
Clarksville, AR  72830
John R. SoardI am a Veteran.

November 23, 1933 - June 20, 2015

John Robert (Bobby) Soard, 81, of Clarksville passed away Friday June 19, 2015 in Clarksville. He was born November 23, 1933 in Clarksville to Oran M. and Bertie Mae (King) Soard. Mr. Soard graduated from the College of the Ozarks in 1970. He was an Army Veteran and a retired auditor for the federal government. He had a deep passion for his grandchildren, getting a bargain and shopping for cars. He is preceded in death by his parents, his grandson Daniel Soard and his brother Oran (Junior) Soard.

Mr. Soard is survived by two daughters, Debra and Ray Hobbs of Rogers and Sandy and Butch Carney of Van Buren; two sons, Robert and Susan Soard of Crosby, TX and Jerry and Megan Soard of Dover; eight grandchildren, John II and Claire Soard of Wharton, TX, Robin Soard of Waco, TX, Amanda and John Gunther of Fayetteville, Christy and Charles Jr. White of Dublin, GA, Rebecca Soard of Fayetteville, Johnathon Hobbs of Rogers, Tech. Sgt. Micah and Kelli Ford of Ely, United Kingdom and Kristin and Aaron Jay of Van Buren; one brother Fred and Donna Soard of Clarksville; 12 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation for John will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday June 24, 2015 at the Roller-Cox Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday June 25, 2015 at the Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. James Waddell officiating. Burial will follow in the Stillwell Cemetery with Military Honors. Pallbearers will be Ray Hobbs, Butch Carney, John Gunther, John Soard II, Aaron Jay and Robert King. Honorary pallbearers will be Jonathon Hobbs and Micah Ford.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Salvation Army, Needy Paws Animal Shelter or a charity of choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home (479) 754-2201. The online guestbook can be found at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville.

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Doug and Kim Muckelroy
Magnolia, TX
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Thursday, June 25, 2015

The first time I met Mr Soard he was a big, smiling man and over the years he never changed. He treated me like family many years ago and as time went on distances increased. Each time I talked to him he was happy to hear from me and always said come see me. We will keep you in our prayers and we will never forget a big friendly man.

Audrey & Stephen Caldwell
Fayetteville, AR
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Thursday, June 25, 2015

You all have been in our thoughts and prayers throughout the week, and will continue to be during this difficult time. We deeply regret that we were unable to attend the service. We are so glad we got to visit with Bobby recently, and always enjoyed his company. He will be greatly missed.

Love & blessings,

Audrey and Stephen

Evelyn Andersen
Clarksville, AR
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Thursday, June 25, 2015

We, Paul and I, deeply regret the loss of your father, friend, grandfather, uncle and cousin. Our deepest sympathy to the family. We love you and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers! God Bless!

Karen Yarbrough VanZant
Clarksville, AR
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Wednesday, June 24, 2015

I wish you my deepest sympathy at this time. God Bless you all.

Linda Arnold
Van Buren, AR
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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Mr Soard was a kind and gentle man. Over the years when I would see him at Sandys house he was always smiling and friendly. I am so sorry for your families loss and I pray Gods comfort and peace on each one of you.

Amber R Wood
Clarksville,
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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

we are so sorry for your family's loss you will be greatly missed

John Odam
Houston, TX
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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to Robert and your entire family. I am sure he was a very fine man, because he produced a fine son. John Odam

Terri and Jim Blackshear
Gallup,
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Monday, June 22, 2015

Our hearts go out to you. Just remember that our loved ones never really leave us. We know that you will carry Mr. Soard's memory with you always.

Julia Kosatka
Crosby,
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Sunday, June 21, 2015

I'm keeping you all in my thoughts.