of Helena, AR
April 21, 1928 - August 23, 2017
Charles B. Roscopf, age 89, of Helena, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017 in Southaven, Mississippi.
Mr. Roscopf was born and raised in Phillips County. He was an Eagle Scout and a counselor at Cedar Valley Scout Camp. After graduating from Marvell High School as valedictorian, he served as a Navy corpsman at Camp Pendleton, California.
He attended Hendrix College before enrolling in the University of Arkansas School of Law. While in law school, he was president of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and was elected to the Arkansas legislature, where he served for six years.
In 1954 he married the former Mary Anne Maddox and joined the law firm of Burke and Moore in Helena. He was a delegate to the 1969 Constitutional Convention where he helped design the county government provisions that were eventually enacted. He was one of the founders of DeSoto School, an active member of the First United Methodist Church, and a past president and Paul Harris Fellow in the Helena Rotary Club. In 1991 he served as the president of the Arkansas Bar Association and later as the president of the Arkansas Bar Foundation. He was actively practicing law until July of this year.
Charles is survived by his son, Charles D. Roscopf (Ann) of Helena; daughter, Ann Allen (Gil) of Salsbury, Maryland; seven grandchildren, Jessica W. Ayers (Josh), Charles D. Roscopf, Jr. (Lauren), Adam Carlson (Abbi), Stuart Carlson, Becca Luetjen (Doug), Gil Allen (Kathryn) and Kate Dyer (Nelson); and two great-grandchildren, Whitt Dyer and Gibby Carlson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Lee and Sally Virginia King Roscopf; and his wife, Mary Anne Roscopf.
In lieu of flowers the family requests any donations in his memory be sent to the Charles B. Roscopf Scholarship, Arkansas Bar Foundation, 2224 Cottondale Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202; First United Methodist Church in Helena, 502 Porter Street, Helena, Arkansas 72342; or DeSoto School Foundation, ACF, 1400 West Markham, Ste. 206, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
My deepest condolences to the Family of dear Kuzzin’ Charles.
I haven’t the words to express the sorrow I have at this time.
I am deeply saddened to discover this sweet man has passed.
Charles has a charming character that I will never forget.
He made quite the impression on me the first time we meet, one that was as charismatic with my two grandchildren the last time I visited, something I will cherish for the rest of my life.
The few times we spent together mean more to me than anyone could know.
Kuzzin’ you will most definitely be missed, never forgotten.
I will inform the rest of our Roscopf relatives in VA.
Again, my condolences
Our sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one, Mr. Charles B. Roscopf, Esq. He will be sorely missed by the business and civic community as well as by the entire family of our deceased parents, M. and Mrs. J.d. Smith of Postelle, AR. The relationship built over the past 30 plus years was one of mutual respect and admiration which carrier over with their heirs. ..We are appreciative of his knowledge, advice, and especially his willingness to take time with us, whether for business or only to say "hello". We enjoyed hearing of his "grands" in their new experiences and exchanging memories of ours....Our prayers are with you at this time.
So sorry to learn of our president's passing
I thankful for his long years of service to our profession. To our bar assn. n to his community james
We were saddened to hear of the loss of your father and grandfather. Mr. Roscopf was a great man and will be missed by a multitude of family and friends. We pray that our Lord will walk with you Ann and Chuck as you learn how to live without him.
Coach Koen & Glenda
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Roscopf family at this time of loss. Charles was a wonderful mentor during my years as Secretary-Treasurer and House of Delegates member of the Arkansas Bar Association.
Prayers for the Roscopf family. May God bless each of you with comfort, strength and peace.
I was saddened to learn of Mr. Roscopf's passing. When I was a boy in Helena, he mentored me as I worked toward my Eagle Scout rank. I always had the utmost respect for him. He exemplified for me and numerous other boys what an Eagle Scout should be, and he lived the ideals of Scouting before us an example of a man whose character personified the ideals in the Scout Oath and Law. He left his mark on a generation of boys, and his influence will live on in future generations.
Dear Chuck,
Just wanted you and your family to know that we are so sorry for the loss of your dad. May God wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you during this time. It's never easy loosing a parent of any age. Mr. Roscoph was a fine man and he will be greatly missed. God bless you all.
Mike and Lisa Tharp
Roscopf family - I am so sorry to hear the news of Charlie's death. He was a close friend and trusted advisor of my late mother and father (Betty Martin Barker and Matthew Daniel). During an crucial time in my life when 12 or 13 (almost 40 years ago), Charlie invited me to go on a father son canoe trip down the Buffalo River with his Church group. It was one of the most memorable experiences of my childhood for many reasons. I will miss Charlie.
So sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Roscopf. I had engaged his services several times and he was always fantastic in his concern to deal favorable with me. He was a very dedicated man. He will be missed by many and he leaves a void in the community. Praying for your family.
God bless you at this sad time. He is in a better place and in the arms of our Lordcand savior!
All of you are in my thoughts & prayers. I always loved seeing your Dad. A very special man that will be greatly missed.
Love you
A terrible loss for the community. He was a true gentleman. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mom & I are truly sorry for your loss! The death of a parent is one of the hardest things a person has to bear. Please know that we will be praying for the whole family.
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family .
Your Dad was one of the finest lawyers and gentlemen I have known. He was a mentor to me throughout law school at the University of Arkansas and a source of encouragement to me throughout my career in the Navy. He was one of the truly outstanding Kappa Sigmas I have ever known, as well. Thank you for bringing him to Xi Chapter 125th celebration. My mother thought the world of him and I remember when they worked so hard on founding Desoto School. I am so glad you and your dad had the time to practice together. I am so sure that he is so proud that you have become one of the finest attorneys in Helena and Arkansas. Please accept my most sincere sympathy for your loss.
Cole
Our deepest sympathy. Mr. Roscopf was a wonderful man. He stood by Gene for many years and seen him through many things. He will truly be missed.
Chuck, Ann and family, I am sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my prayers.
My heart is heavy and sad over the loss of a great man. I am proud to have known and spent time with him. He will be missed. May God bless his family in this time of sorrow.
So sorry for your loss
Chuck and Ann, we are so sorry for your loss!! Praying for you and your family!! Love you, Jo Ann Hartsell Hughes
I'm so sorry for u lost I will be praying for you and ur family
Chuck, I'm out of town, but wanted you to know I was thinking of you. Your dear father was much loved & adored by many. Meeting your father and enjoying lunch together was special during Keith's campaign. Bless you my friend. I understand some of what you are going through as my dear father passed in May, 2016. God bless Mr. Roscopf and your sweet family.
So sorry about this sweet man, he was so special. So glad I was blessed to have him in my life, and I know he will be missed by everyone that had him in theirs. Our prayers are with you Chuck, and Ann. Henry and Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Chuck,We are very sorry to hear of your passing of your father. He was a very kind man and always had a smile.You are just like him.Our prayers are with you and the family.
Ann , Chuck , And family, Sorry to here of the passing of Buford. He was a pillar to our community. We will miss him dearly. I know he is in the presence of our Lord , and all of our other family members that have went to be with the Lord. Thinking of you all. Scotty and Donna Henson
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God will hold you in his arms.
I have known Mr Roscopf all my life! He truly was an inspiration to our community and a wonderful man and attorney. My prayers are with his family. He will truly be missed by many! RIP
I really had a lot of respect for Charlie. He was always active with Boy Scout Troop 13 and was a real help anytime we needed him. What a wonderful world it would be if more people were like him.
My sincere sympathy to all of you in his family.
Chuck, sorry to hear about your dad. I am so sorry that I will miss the service. I am in Italy and cannot attend. Otherwise I would be there. Your dad was a wonderful mentor for me while I enjoyed practicing with him for eight years. He loved the practice of law like few people I have known. His methodical and academic approach to practice and his constant integrity were traits that I aspired to follow.
Chuck & Ann,
I am so very sorry for your loss & I pray your sweet memories will get you through this most difficult of times. God bless you & your families.
A great Arkansan, a great Helenian, and a true gentleman---a community now lessened by his loss, but a life well-lived!
So sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Charlie. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Burke Smith and Cathy Privett
Dear Ann, Chuck and families...
So very sorry about the passing of your Dad. He was a wonderful spirit. My thoughts are with you and yours during this difficult time. May the days ahead help you all reflect upon the wonderful memories of years past.
Most Sincerely,
Cheryl Anderson
Dear Chuck and Ann,
I am so saddened for you, your family and all of us who knew your wonderful father. Mr. Roscopf was such a great man, to his family, community and profession, and I will greatly miss him. I have nothing but wonderful memories of him for the past 22 years I have known him. My prayers and sympathies are with you all. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Ann Pyle
Ann & Chuck,
I am so sorry to hear about your Father's passing. He was such a sweet man. I saw him last time I was at home at Kelly's with Chuck and thought it was so nice that he was going into to work and staying active. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am sorry to hear about Mr. Charles. He will be missed by many.
With Deepest Sympathy. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy to your family. He was a great attorney he represented my family in the early 70's. Also lived across the street from his parents on Woodale Dr. in Helena.
When I first heard about Charles' passing my first thought was "Gosh, I'm glad I knew him." He was that sort of man, always a gentleman and everyone was "just glad to know him". We will all miss him.
Ann & Chuck you are in the thoughts and prayers of the Mayer Family. Charles ,Mary Ann and your family have always been leaders in Helena in so many ways. Jim & Diane Mayer
Chuck, Pam and I have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers and you have our sympathy. Mr Roscopf was a very good man. He will be missed by many people. If we can do anything to help you out , please let us know
I am so saddened by this news. We surely will miss him and hate to not have him with us. Prayers for your family.
Dear Roscopf Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Charles. We will miss him coming by and visiting here in the Assessors Office. Our Sympathies go out to you at this time.
The Phillips County Assessors Office Staff
Gloria S. Jones, Jackie S. Sanders, Willene Buckliew, Santresa Thomas Mayfield, Janice Wells, Rose Seaton.
Charles, Just a note to let you know I am thinking of you and your family. Your dad was always a special cousin. We shared family history over the years. I live in Maryville Tennessee and always wanted to get back to see him and get more history but unfortunately was unable to do so. May God bless you'll in the days to come. Fern