of Harrison, AR
January 5, 1928 - March 13, 2021
Dorman E. Journagan, age 93, of Harrison, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 13, 2021, surrounded by his family. The son of Enlow and Phoebe Journagan, he was born January 5, 1928, in Omaha, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Alberta Journagan; an infant son, Richie Journagan; his parents; his brother, Leo Journagan, of Springfield, Missouri; his sister, Lavon Ellison, of Clinton, Missouri; and his second wife, Thelma Nixon Journagan, of Harrison.
Dorman is survived by his children, Janie Magness and husband Benny, Joyce Journagan, and Shirley Harris and husband Mark; his grandsons, Jeffrey Magness and wife Melanie and Weston Harris and wife Jessica; his great-grandchildren, Macy, Paris, and Taylor Magness and James and Benjamin Harris; many nieces and nephews; and his longtime friend, Fern Nicholson.
Dorman was a lifelong resident of Boone County. He was self-employed in the construction business but was always a farmer at heart and always had a cattle farm which he actively worked until three years ago. He always said that he enjoyed working and was never one to sit still. He tried to instill the value of a dollar and the importance of hard work on his daughters and grandsons.
Dorman was a member of Northvale Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the Razorbacks. As he got older, he enjoyed spending time at his cabin near Lead Hill sitting on his porch watching the deer and turkey with his beloved dog, Frazier, by his side.
Dad, we love you and will miss you dearly, but we have comfort in knowing that you are no longer in pain and that we will see you again.
Open visitation was Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Roller-Christenson Funeral Home.
A private burial service was held at Maplewood Cemetery on Thursday, March 18th.
Memorials may be made to Hillcrest Home, 1111 Maplewood Road, Harrison, AR 72601, Alzheimer's Association, Arkansas Chapter, 11300 N. Rodney Parham Road, Suite 205A, Little Rock, AR 72212 or 5506 W. Walsh Lane, Suite 212, Rogers, AR 72758, or a charity of your choice.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Hillcrest Home for their loving care and kindness to Dorman.
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home is complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines for COVID-19. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
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16 Condolence(s)
Jewell Coulson
Friday, April 16, 2021
Dear Joyce, Janie, Shirley and families,
I am thinking of you and your family. Your Dad was always so friendly and kind to me.
My sincere condolences,
Jewell
Robert journagan
Thursday, April 15, 2021
I'm sorry to hear about cousin Dorman. Always a pleasure to visit with him and his family, just didn't get to do it often enough.
Leanna McCutchen
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Dear Girls, I am so very sorry you have gone through another loss of a parent. Know I'm thinking of all three of you and will pray our Lord will bring comfort to you during this time of grief. Love, Leanna
Christine Richesin Thomas
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Janie, Joyce and Shirley,
I was so sorry to hear of your daddy’s passing. It just broke my heart.
Maybe now our parents can get together up in heaven and have so much fun.
Sending all my love,
Chris
John Creager
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Shirley, so sorry for your loss.
Billy Joe Purdom
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Janie, Benny and all of the family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a wonderful neighbor and a good man.
Euana Holt
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Shirley, my heart is very sad today. Your daddy was a wonderful man and friend. I have so many memories of your parents and of you that I will always cherish. I will be thinking of you and your family as you go through the very difficult days to come. With love and very sincere prayers, Euana
Michael Brown
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
A piece of my heart is anguished today to hear of your father's passing; but my fond memories of all the times I have spent with him years ago and the recent past...will be forever engrained in my heart! Your whole family has always been family to me and love you all! I know how beautifully you loved and cared for him to the very end; and our praise of him mingles with our tears. But find comfort in knowing that though we mourn his sleeping, we do not mourn like those who have no hope! Because to live is Christ, and to die is gain! God bless you all and may God shine his face down upon you...Joyce, Shirley, Janie and Bennie! 🙠Amen
John O'Dell
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Please accept our sincere condolences; I always enjoyed Dorman's welcoming smile and sharing a little conversation and humor...he was a "Man's Man" and a great friend...will be missed by many....John and Gayle O'Dell
Freddie and Lesia Foresee
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
I know Dorman and my Dad (Don Foresee) are catching up on cattle and heavy equipment this week.
John O'Dell
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Please accept our sincere condolences; I always enjoyed Dorman's welcoming smile and sharing a little conversation and humor...he was a "Man's Man" and a great friend...will be missed by many....John and Gayle O'Dell
Pamela Bowman
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
I love you uncle Dorman. Give Alberta, Wanda, Wilburn & Wil a big hug for me. We’ll all be together again.💜💜
Dee Ann Harris-Cole
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Shirley, I know it's been years since I've seen you while you delivered flowers to all of our family's at each funeral home. I never forgot you and am certainly sad to read of the loss of your Dad. I know these days are extremely hard and my prayers will continually be with you and your family. Truly, Dee Ann
Magan Blackwell
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a wonderful neighbor and friend to my dad(Red). We have many great memories of him.
Donna Carney
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Your dad was a great neighbor. We have missed seeing him. Prayers for you all.
Tadd Andreson
Monday, March 15, 2021
Sorry to hear of your loss of your father. May the Lord continue to reach out to your entire family as only He can do. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless your family.