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; 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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52 Condolence(s)
Deborah Brown
Friday, November 7, 2025
Tammy and Summer,
You know how much you mean to me.
Benny that guy was a hoot. I remember my mom laughing overtime he would deliver her flowers saying he is sooooo funny. Enjoyed working with him on many Valentine Days and Mothers Day. I love you all. I know this is hard and know this, whenever you need me I will be there.
Sharon Ottinger
Friday, November 7, 2025
Dear, sweet Bengy:
I was so shocked to hear of your passing. You are just too young to be gone. My mom, your Aunt Doris, always said “ The good die young.” and this is certainly true in your case.
I have so many precious memories of you from the time Aunt Marylyn had you until you were grown. She was so excited when she found out she was expecting you and you never failed to disappoint.
I still remember an adorable picture of you when you were about two years old standing in the snow in a little navy blue coat and hat. You were simply adorable.
I loved spending time with you, Chuck, and Mandi when we came to Batesville for the holidays. Y’all were the only cousins I was ever really close to and being with y’all was very special. I always wished we lived closer.
Years later you became special second cousins for my children by always showing them such a good time when we came to visit. They also loved the time they spent with y’all.
I remember you as having the biggest heart and always being so loving towards others. You loved your family greatly and we all felt that, especially Tammy and Summer.
I will miss you my precious Bengy and I’ll forever treasure the wonderful memories I’ll forever carry in my heart.
Love you lots - Sharon
Valerie Holler
Friday, November 7, 2025
So sorry for your loss, prayers for the family.
Todd & Anne Beel
Friday, November 7, 2025
Praying for your family during this difficult time. So many fond memories from childhood and happy times together. Bengy was a wonderful cousin and as kind as can be. May the Lord give you all comfort and strength in these days.
Melanie Hooper
Friday, November 7, 2025
Tammy and Summer, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sonya
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Rest in peace my brother. Bengy was one of those classmates that never changed, always kind and humble. You will be missed.
Brenda Aydelotte
Thursday, November 6, 2025
I’m so sorry to hear this about Bengy. I feel like I have known the Rowlett’s all my life. My prayers and thoughts are with your family. May God be with you . 🙏❤️
Phyllis Kozette Bussey
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
So sorry for your loss Ben was awesome person 🙏
David and Lynn Worley
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
So sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers .
Carolyn F. Bradley
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Bengy will be missed at McDonald's. Our bunch in the back would always holler at him. His big beautiful smile. Will miss teasing him about never bringing me a flower. God bless you all. Tammy and Summer hang onto your memories and share them
Brant and Kathy Handford
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Very sorry to hear of Bengy's passing. He was a good man. Condolences to all his family and friends.
Sergeant Amanda Adams
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
As a Sergeant at MCP, I enjoyed working with you. Thank you for walking that thin grey line for ai these years. I’m blessed to have known and worked with you. We will take it from here brother. Fly high!!
Karen Campbell
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Mandi I am so sorry for your loss. We are praying for yall. We love you.
Paul and Sharon Strecker
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
So very sorry to hear of Bengy’s passing. Paul coached him in baseball and could tell some tales. A fine young man, he played football with our sons and was always a fun person to be around. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you. Prayers and love.
Paul and Sharon Strecker
Blake Wycough
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
I’ve known Bengy my whole life, going all the way back to NACS Christian school in the 1970’s. Sad to hear this news. RIP my friend
Kay Southerland
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
My condolences to the entire family! I have been friends with the entire Beel and Rowlett family for most of my life. All great folks. This is a loss to all who knew him. Prayers…
Betty Gaither
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
My thoughts and prayers for all the family. Julia was my teacher at Mt Pleasant when I was in the 1st or 2nd grade. Many years ago. May God bless you all.
Jimmy and Ladene Bray
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Jimmy and I are so sorry for your loss. Bengy always had a sweet smile and kind word when we saw him. Prayers for his entire family during this difficult time.
Andrew Moore
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
This breaks my heart. Bengy and I grew up together, played football, and graduated together. Rest in peace my friend! My condolences to his family. My prayers go out to all of you.
Lana McCarty
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
I’ve known the Rowletts all my life, graduated with Bengy in ‘87. He was always telling joke and cutting up. My thoughts and prayers go out to Tammy , Summer, chuck and Cyndi.
Karen Beller
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
From preschool through high school, Bengy was always a friendly and smiling face. I know his family will miss him immensely. Sending sincere condolences to all who loved him.
Rhonda Schales
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
I use to work with Rowlett at ADC. He was definitely one of the good ones! Prayers for his family and friends! 🙏🙏
Pamela Malott
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
There’s no words to express how much you will be missed and how much of an impact you had on so many. McPherson won’t be the same with out you. We got it from here, rest easy friend.
Michele Poskey
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
He was a great man. Benjy and had alot of great times together hunting fishing frog gigging and running from panthers. We enjoyed a lot of the same things I'm so glad I had a wonderful time with him. He will be so missed to his family and friends. He was always a big flirt I still remember him chasing me down to go out with him and I'm glad I did we had 3 great yrs together. He loved everyone that came around and always told jokes he enjoyed life to the fullest. I will miss you Bengy RIP my friend I love you
JOHNNY & MARY hODGES
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Family; Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Bengy will forever be in your heart. Mary & Johnny
Shawna Mayberry
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
My condolences to the family. I worked with Rowlett at the McPherson Unit and he always made me laugh. He will be missed. Prayers and thoughts be with the family. RIP Rowlett.
Courtney and Aaron Stevens
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Rowlett was a very good old southern boy, he had a big heart, and he was always able to put a smile on our faces!! He loved to tell about the times he saw Bigfoot, or when he gave Aaron life advice on if he loved his money he wouldn’t get married or have kids (he later realized we were married and I was pregnant)!! He was the only person I have ever seen tell an inmate to take their shoes off in the hallway!! 😂 he was also the only person I saw multiple times use OC spray on himself before the inmates.. I always said it was because he was giving them a fighting chance!! He was loved and cared about by so many, and the McPherson unit will not ever be the same, because losing him has created a hole that no one else will be able to fill!! But I know we will see him again and he better save us all a place in the clouds with him and Bigfoot!
Henry and Bitsy Beel
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
We have always been so proud of Bengy, our kind, helpful, and fun-loving nephew. He was a wonderful cousin to our daughter and especially to our son, taking him frog giggin, hunting & exploring surrounding mountains & creekbeds in a Jeep. As soon as our family would arrive in Batesville for every Thanksgiving holiday, Bengy, Chuck & Mandy, would show up to greet us & start the activities, such as cave exploring & selling pecans on the side of the street that they shook from trees in their grandmother's yard. We know Bengy will be missed by many and our prayers are with Tammy, Summer and Mandy. We know they will all be together again one day, as we feel there was no question about Bengy's faith in Christ and that he will be watching over them from his heavenly home. We are grateful that we all talked to him on the phone recently! Uncle Henry and Aunt Bitsy
Ron Stephens
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
To the Family Benjy was a great guy , he always had a smile and ask how you were . I pray our father in Heaven will comfort all of you during this time .
Marvin Volner
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
I remember Cpl Rowlett as a terrific officer and a great guy. My last day at work was October 31,2025. Rowlett shook my hand and told me it was good working with me and wished me a good retirement.
Steven Stout
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Won't be the same without you on shift! Gonna miss poking funnys at eachother to help pass them long days. You'll forever be my work role model, hope I make you proud. Many Prayers for the family!
Becky Jackson
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
He was one of the funniest people I have ever known!! He was a great person and will be deeply missed by all who have ever had the pleasure to know him!! Prayers for the family!!
Jana Ottinger McGuire
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Sweet Bengy,
It's an honor to have been your older cousin and watch you grow into the fine young man you became. You are the kindest and most honest person I have ever known. Bengy, you truly are an angel! God Bless You.
I Love You, Jana
Betty Burge Cockrill
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Mandi and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with each of your families.
Kyla Gillihan
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Vickey& Leo Branscum
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Tammy, Summer, and family and friends we are very sorry to receive this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
With all our love,
Leo & Vickey
Laura Hawkins Ward
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
I'm very sorry for your great loss of a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eric Pectol
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
It was a pleasure playing football with Bengy. Loved two a days and road trips when Bengy was around. He was a good guy and will be missed. Prayers for God’s hand to be on this family during this very difficult time.
Mark Measels
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Ben was a good person and my friend I have seen him at the skating rink many years ago ..-I remember him skating around the rink he would always try to pick on me .. He was a great man and I will always miss him go rest high my friend !!
Nikki Ashburn
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
There is not a single memory I have growing up and going “to the hill” that doesn’t have Bengy in it, the happy, the sad and everything in between, he was there. Nights spent watching Nick at Night and learning who was who on Happy Days or I Love Lucy are all memories I will cherish forever! Summer, Tammy, I love you guys so much and I’m so sorry you are dealing with this significant loss. He will definitely be missed.
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.