of Batesville, AR
September 8, 1968 - November 3, 2025
Bengy Rowlett, 57, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away November 3, 2025 at White River Medical Center.
He was born September 8, 1968 in Batesville to Ronald and Marylyn (Beel) Rowlett.
Bengy was a 1987 graduate of Batesville High School, where he played football. During his career, Bengy worked at Rowlett Auto Service as a mechanic. He also worked at Lyon College as a maintenance person, was a corporal at the ADC McPherson Unit, where he worked for 15 years, and delivered flowers for Bo-Kay Florist. Bengy was a talkative, honest, tell it like it is person who loved his dogs, Lucy and Dolly. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a Razorback fan. Bengy enjoyed traveling with his wife and daughter antiquing. Also, Summer would enjoy doing practical jokes on him.
Survivors include his wife, whom he married on September 19, 1992, Tammy (Pretty) Rowlett of the home; one daughter, Summer Rowlett of the home; one brother, Chuck Rowlett (Cyndi) of Cave City; one sister, Mandi Kelley (Danny) of Norman, Oklahoma; brother-in-law, Lynn Curtis; nieces and nephews, Aimee Howland, Joseph, Ollie, and Millie Kelley, Ashley Pena, Tessa Phillips, Josh Curtis, and one uncle, Henry Beel, and a host of other cousins, family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his mother; one sister, Angela Rowlett; Paternal Grandparents, Homer and Julia Rowlett; Maternal Grandparents, Charles and Jewell Beel; mother-in-law, Elsie Jane Pretty; aunt, Doris Ottinger; uncle, Bobby Beel, and one nephew, Jonathan Curtis.
Pallbearers are Chuck Rowlett, Chris Gillihan, Michael Gillihan, Jason Gillihan, Jacob Gillihan, and David Worley. Honorary pallbearers are his coworkers at the Arkansas Department of Corrections.
Graveside services will be held Friday, November 7, 2025 at 2:00pm at Palestine Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 12:00pm until 1:30pm at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville.
Memorials may be made in his memory to Arkansas Children's Hospital, 1 Children's Way, Little Rock, AR 72202, or to the Humane Society of Independence County, 5 Environmental Drive, Batesville, AR 72501.
The family would like to thank the Batesville Police Department, Vital Link, and the White River Medical Center E.R. Staff.
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12 Condolence(s)
Laura Martin
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
I have known Bengy all of my life and always knew him to be a good friend and a man of integrity. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest in peace, Bengy.
Mary Moreno
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
We'll miss you coming out to the mental health building looking for your Sweet Tea! ❤️
JANET TOSH BILL ESTES
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
We are soo very sorry to hear of Bengy's passing. I grew up working at Rowlett Auto back in the day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during the very difficult time.
Ina Lee Henley
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
I am so sorry. I remember very well when Bengy was born. Marylyn and I were the close friends. I watched Bengy, Chuck and Mandi grow up...so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
Todd, Resa and Stephanie Bolin
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Our hearts are breaking for this family. Bengy was a very special person. He was always willing to help and had kind words for all. I will never forget how he stopped coming out from delivering flowers at the hospital to check on my Mom. My Mom was sitting outside and he was worried on her. We talked about her and I told him, she would be okay which she is, it was so sweet but that was Bengy. Treasure your memories because he loved y'all.
Kim Smith
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Praying for the whole family in the midst of this sad news.
Ronald krause
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Loved every morning on A shift as he always brought a smile to my face with his jokes and bickering at me. Was one of my favorites and he will be missed.
Alphonso Dean
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Gonna Miss You!! REST ON MY BROTHER!!
Lisa Vanette Pruett
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Tammy, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Gary Malott
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Work will never be the same again. We got your 6 from here brother. Rest easy.
Kelly Whaley
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Rowlett our shift will never be the same without you. You will be forever missed our brother in blue. We love ❤️ you. We got your 6 from here my friend.
Bill Campbell
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Mandi, we are praying for you and your family.