of West Memphis, AR
January 27, 1947 - November 5, 2008
Kent Jay Rubens, 61, of West Memphis passed away November 5, 2008. He was born in Memphis, TN January 27, 1947. He was prominent lawyer who followed his father into the practice of law and began his practice in 1971. Until the time of his death he was a partner of Rieves, Rubens and Mayton Law Firm.
He earned an A.B. from the University of Arkansas in 1968, and Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas Leflar Law Center in 1971. He was a member of Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity.
Mr. Rubens was member of the American Bar Association, the Arkansas Bar Association. National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and served as past president of the Crittenden County Bar Association. He was a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers whose membership is composed of the best trial lawyers in the United States. In addition, he was an Advocate with the American Board of Trial Advocates. He was law clerk for the Honorable John A. Fogleman, Associate Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court, from 1971-1972, served as Special Chief Justice for the Arkansas Supreme Court in 1989, was a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1975-1981, and served on the Crittenden County Election Commission from 1985-1994.
He is survived by his wife, Belinda Eldridge Rubens, and her two children, Wiley Jackson Williams of Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Carra Wood Garza of San Antonio, Texas; grandson, Alec Eduardo Garza, as well as his mother, Mildred Rubens of West Memphis, AR.
He is also survived by a brother, Michael Rubens and his wife Sharon of Pleasantville, New York, and a sister, Terry Rubens Luther and her husband Rick of Aurora, Illinois.
A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 8 at the West Memphis High School Performing Arts Center, which is located off Broadway behind the West Memphis High School at the Corner of Pierce & Bond in West Memphis, AR with interment at the family Cemetery in Gregory, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to University of Arkansas School of Law, 1045 W. Maple, Fayetteville, AR 72701 and Arkansas Bar Foundation, 2224 Cottondale Lane, Little Rock, AR. 72202 or Mid South Community College, 2000 West Broadway West Memphis, AR 72301
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17 Condolence(s)
Emily Berry
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Kent helped me at a very low point in my life. He was the only attorney in Arkansas that could.
I am forever grateful to Kent!
I miss him! I loved to talk to him!
He always said, Emily- I don't care about anyone else! I care about you! I'm worried about you!
He was the best attorney! He treated me like I was his daughter!
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David Sides
Monday, December 22, 2008
The Sides Family sends its deepest sorrows to members of the Rubens Family. Our prayer is that the Lord will give you peace and strength, in this time of sorrow.
God Bless,
David Sides
Dixie Ball Gordon
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.
Kent and I grew up together in WM, went through school together and he was always a friend. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.
Dixie Ball Gordon
Ken & Sandy Ruksakiati
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to Kent's family especially Mrs. Rubens, Terry, Rick, Jason and Amy.
We love you and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Sandy & Ken Ruksakiati
Terie Blair Boyette
Friday, November 7, 2008
Dear Family,
The heartache you are feeling must be unbearable. Kent has always been our friend first and our attorney second. Not only was he available 24/7 he made you feel as though you were his only client when his expertise was required. First, Kent was the "Dogman's" Friend, my dad, Carroll Blair's Friend, and my brothers and sisters friend, he saw us through many a dificult time and celebrated the victories with us as well. He offered advice, words of wisdom and a shoulder to cry on more times than you can imagine. He was a man whose loss leaves a void in my heart.
John&Norma Ford
Friday, November 7, 2008
We were very sad to hear we all lost a very good man. He will be greatly missed. You all are in our prayers.
Jerri Brown
Friday, November 7, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers to you and yours. Mr. Rubens was a wonderful attorney and was enjoyed by all. If you needed an answer, he would find it and was of help to everyone. He never hesitated to buy a court reporter lunch if he was around and always had a smile that would improve your day. I feel privileged to have known him and will miss him as I'm sure the whole legal community will -- our hearts are with you.
Connie Dixon
Friday, November 7, 2008
A wonderful person Im very grateful to have known him .May GOD BLESS all his family and friends
Norma Wilcox
Friday, November 7, 2008
May God be with you and yours during this time of celebrating the life of a truely wonderful man. He was a great mentor and will be sadly missed by all who have encountered him in life. God Bless.
Elaine Wever Wolff
Friday, November 7, 2008
To the entire Rubens family, please accept my heartfelt condolences. Kent was such a fine man, assisting my family during the loss of my mother. He would not accept a dime for his hours of work. His kind and generous manner set him above all in his field. May God bless each of you during this very sad time in your lives and give you peace.
Buffy Topper
Friday, November 7, 2008
I have always considered Mr. Rubens to be a brilliant attorney and a court reporter's dream. To be sure, he always kept me on my toes, hunting for the proper spelling of words and phrases that are not often used in today's vocabulary. It was always a pleasure to have Mr. Rubens in our courtroom or deposition. He will be missed by many in our "legal family." Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Jett-Howe
Friday, November 7, 2008
Our family sends our deepest sympathy. Kent was a rare gem in and out of the courtroom. His father, Judge Rubins was my mothers attorney. Kent continued that family tradition with my family. His concern and compassion was never ending. He would always say "call me day or night at my home or work." And no one could ever call him Mr. Rubens. He would reply "that was my father, I'm Kent." We have lost a true gentleman and scholar.
Jill Cranfill
Friday, November 7, 2008
Kent was my lawyer at the time of his death and had been for many years. I was shocked and saddened upon hearing of his death yesterday. He was vibrant and brilliant and strong... I will miss him. Kent spoke often of Belinda, his wife, with words of admiration and love. He always said she was the best thing that ever happened to him. I extend my deepest condolences to you, Belinda. I also would like to express my condolences to Beth and Cynthia, who worked daily with Kent. I know you will deeply miss Kent Rubens.
Jill Cranfill
Sally Verdier
Friday, November 7, 2008
He was a special lawyer. I enjoyed reporting many days that he spent in the 22nd Judicial District before the Honorable Robert W. Garrett. He will be missed.
Sandra Papps
Thursday, November 6, 2008
To Mickey, Terri, Rick, and family,
Kent was a special man. He was always kind and compassionate. He took the time to see that his Mother (Mickey) was visited and loved. He gave as much as he could and was respected for his giving.
Crittenden County will truly miss his wisdom in the profession of law that he loved. The business community will miss him. I know that his family will too. They are each a reflection of who his was also.
My prayers are with each of them.
Sandra Papps
dyann burritt
Thursday, November 6, 2008
our family sends deepest sorrows to you at this very hard time.he was loved by all who knew him and a truly great friend of our family. THE WEBB FAMILY
Donna (Eubanks)Kane
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Deepest Sympathy he was a very kind man. I know he will be greatly missed by many but most of all his family. Peace be with you