of Romance, AR
May 31, 1940 - August 26, 2025
Harvey F. ''Buddy'' Jobe of Romance, Arkansas completed his earthly journey on August 26, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 31, 1940 in Beebe, Arkansas to Faris Nealon and Minnie Lee Newman Jobe. He was a member of the Romance Church of Christ. He is preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Brandy Jobe; his sister, Evelyn Sue Jobe Ruvolo and one grandson, Evan Rorie.
Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Courtney (Benny) Rorie of Romance, Arkansas; his two sons, Chance (Joel) Jobe of Rowlett, Texas and Clayton (Stephanie) Jobe of Westfield, Indiana; his Aunt, Mary Evelyn Walker; three grandchildren, Sophie and Tate Rorie and Levi Jobe; four nieces, Phyllis Blanton, Cindy Faulkner, Suzie Madrid and Linda Watson; along with other extended family members and many friends.
Buddy served his country in the United States Army for four years where he was a Radio and Tel-Type Operator. He worked with his father for several years in Florida where he opened the first franchise store for "Whataburger" and added six more locations in Florida shortly after that.
When he moved back to Arkansas, he came to the area that he knew as home and became a cattle farmer. His family was the most important thing in his life, especially his children and grandchildren. He was a member of the American Legion and the Elks Club. He was the ''Self-Appointed'' Mayor of Romance, Arkansas because he knew everyone and cared about them and was there to help anyone when they needed it. Buddy was an avid Arkansas Razorback fan, and he loved to call those hogs especially during football and basketball season.
He was proud of his kids and enjoyed spending time with them on the farm and on trips to different places. He learned from a young age how to work with cattle and take care of the farm from his parents. He loved country music by George Jones along with many other artists from that era. He has scrapbooked for years and later began filling them with pictures of his grandchildren with the many memories of their times together like taking them for ice cream on a routine basis and riding around with them on the farm on his four-wheeler and side by side. He had his special times with a special young lady that called him dad and knew he could depend on her.
Services for Buddy are scheduled for Visitation on August 31, 2025 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home Chapel. The Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, September 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Romance Church of Christ with Interment to follow in the Romance Cemetery. All services are under the direction of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home.
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17 Condolence(s)
Roger Long.
Monday, September 1, 2025
Rest in peace my dear old friend!
I will always remember the great times we had in the Army, especially the two years we spent in Augsburg,Germany. We were both eighteen years old when we were shipped over there.
24th Infantry Division
Carol King Kennard
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Mr. Buddy always had a smile and a cheerful greeting no matter what was going on. He made a lasting impression on me. ❤️
Jerry & Janice ( Crockett ) Burlison
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Our Love to The Family
Tina Havard
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Prayers for all of you. He was a great man!!
Kathy Flynn (and mother Brenda Prince)
Saturday, August 30, 2025
We have wonderful memories of being neighbors with all of you. Your parents were always good to our family. They don’t make neighbors like y’all these days! Wishing you peace and comfort and praying that God sustains you with memories of the best days, the best moments, the most cherished times with him.
Joann Dearmore
Friday, August 29, 2025
May you rest in Peace😇
Connie Stimpson
Friday, August 29, 2025
We love you dear ones. Praying for comfort.
Denny Jobe and Family
Friday, August 29, 2025
Sorry for your loss, praying for the family
Jay & Lorri (Rorie) Cope
Friday, August 29, 2025
Buddy was family to us, we share two awesome grandkids, Sophie & Tate Rorie.
He will be greatly missed. Love & prayers for comfort & peace.
Neil & Carolyn Summers
Friday, August 29, 2025
We both will greatly miss our special friend, Buddy.
Blake Cole
Thursday, August 28, 2025
He will be missed.
Rita Lester
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Courtney and family thinking of y’all during this time and praying Gods merciful strength Will be with you.
Lance madrid
Thursday, August 28, 2025
He was the best uncle a guy could ask for love you uncle!!!!!!!!
Michael Nagle
Thursday, August 28, 2025
So sorry to hear about your loss.
Larry Cole
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Harvey was a good neighbor & fun guy to be around.
Chance Jobe
Thursday, August 28, 2025
To the Best Dad anyone could have. Had the best growing up anyone could have growing up on a farm helping my Granddad and Dad work on the farm, driving a tractor at age 15. I will cherish those times forever. See you heaven when its time.
Diane Mullen
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Rest in peace. I remember when you and Paige came to visit us in Florida. Praying for family