of Benton, AR
August 29, 1971 - January 10, 2014
Mark Allen Trotter of Little Rock joined his beloved Nanna, Papaw, Aunt Betty Jo, and Uncle David in Heaven on January 10, 2014, of complications from pneumonia. He was born August 29, 1971, at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Albert Obel and Rubye Cagle Roberds; his paternal grandmother, Willia Lou Trotter; aunt and uncle, Ronald E. and Betty Jo Lee; uncle David Carey Roberds; and cousins: Elaine Watson Garner, Matthew Lee, Andrew Pickens Stewart, and Thomas Charles Warren; and canine companions: Heidi, Lady, Mitzi, and Daisy.
He is survived by his mother, Nancy Carol Roberds Trotter, of Little Rock; Arthur R. Armstrong of Little Rock, who treated him as a son; father, Carl A. Trotter of Alexander; his favorite uncle, James F. Roberds of Blytheville; cousins: Stewart Carlton Watson of Alexander, Couie Farrell Roberds Walker of Calion, Melanie Trotter Travis of Norman, Oklahoma, Kai Len Lee of San Mateo, California; childhood friend, Chris Cooper of Little Rock; and many other relatives and friends.
Mark graduated from Central High School, attended UA Little Rock, and was an information services technician for Central Arkansas Library System, and DBA, Inc. until his automobile accident May 15, 1997. He was a caring and loving son and cousin, and a loyal and devoted friend. A talented musician, he was proficient in bass and lead guitar, tenor saxophone, and was learning keyboard at the time of his accident. His injuries were such that he resided at the Arkansas Health Center, Benton, AR, until his death. His mother wishes to thank the administration and staff at AHC, especially Michael and Dale, who he considered his ''brothers from another mother.'' All of you went out of your way to care for and entertain Mark and to express your love for him. You are truly appreciated.
Memorial service will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR 72211 (501) 224-8300. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd, Little Rock, AR 72210
Phone:(501) 227-6166.
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33 Condolence(s)
Shannon Fletcher
Saturday, November 15, 2014
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of this good soul, and the sorrow of his family and friends. I went to school with mark at Arkansas baptist, and he and a small group of us were close friends through the tough times of 6th grade and juinor high. His talent in music, and our love of music, is what bonded all of us. Plus he was just a really great, nice, funny guy. I moved away from Arkansas and back several times over the years, so we lost touch. I have no doubt our friends would have stayed close through high school, had i stayed here. the last time I saw him was before 1997, and he was doing so well and seemed so happy. He hadn't forgotten our friendship and we laughed and reminisced about times, and I was honored he remembered me and our friends so well. We promised to keep in touch. I moved away again, and have only been back in Little Rock a few years to care for family, and have been too busy and had many health issues my self to look him up. But every time i drive by his old house and our old school I think I wonder where Mark is and want to look him up. I finally got to this week, and discovered this. I am heartbroken. I wish I had known about his accident, I would have visited him in Benton. Or tried to be of help to the family. I am so sorry. I would have loved to have seen him again and talked about music and shared good memories and new times. So very sad. Prayers and love to his family.
Kevin Hall
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Nancy....so sorry about your loss....you are in our prayers
Frelis Schulz
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Rest in peace sweet boy... You were so loved on this earth and now in heaven....
Roy and Brenda Pickens
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Nancy you are in our prayers we love you I didn't really know alot about your son until toy told me he's with The Lord now god bless
Shelby Light Morton
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Nancy my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I would think there is nothing worse than to loose a child. Love you dear friend.
Arlene Belin
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Nancy,
You are in my thoughts & prayers, loosing a beloved son has to be the hardest thing that a Mother has to endure. May God watch over you & keep you in your darkest hours, he is @ peace now & resting in the arms of our Jesus & savior. May God Bless & keep you.
lv
arlene
Clara & Richard Lee
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Dear Nancy,
We are so sad to hear about Mark, but know that he
is in a better place and now with the Good Lord.
We have all lost so many in the past few years and are now all together again. Blessings to you and you family....Clara & Richard Lee
elisa lee pang
Thursday, January 16, 2014
mark, i did not know you personally, but i know most all ;of your mom's family since childhood. i know you are in a better place. nancy, my thoughts are with you-dear childhood friend.
elisa lee pang
Ryan
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Nancy,
Mark has been my friend for the nine years I've known him. He was such a big part of my life and many of us at AHC. He will always have a place in our hearts. I consider myself very fortunate to have known him.
Carolyn Adams Cox
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Nancy and family, It is so sad to loose a loved one, and a child is the hardest loss that I can imagine. My thoughts are with you and know you will always remember the good times as Mark was growing up and as a young adult. Love and prayers, Carolyn
Joe Freyer
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Nancy, I will be praying for you in this very difficult time and truly wish you and yours my deepest sympathy. I absolutely have cherished our friendship from years back and would love to help you through this by anything I could be asked to do by you. Please call if you need something and love you all.
sherry
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Well, Mark, I know you're in a far better place and looking down on us with a sense of relief. You are so missed, yet your comfort and pleasure in seeing all your loved ones who have gone on before you, just has to be enormous.
Know that you brought your mother so much pleasure and love, and while she will miss you, she will be there with you and rejoice as you are now. Take care and remember, we'll see you before long.
Sherry
Jimmy & Sonya Bunting
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Richard & Judy Vernor
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. May God give comfort & strength during this difficult time.
Don F. Hamilton
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Nancy, Suzanne and I are thinking of you at this sad time. We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. It seems like only yesterday that you received the news about Mark's tragic auto accident and I know that you have been through an ordeal. But I hope that all of the good memories of Mark will give you comfort now and be with you always in the years ahead.
Oceans of love to you, now and always.
Don Hamilton
Mary Carol Wright
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
So sorry to hear of yoour loss. i was supervisor of Aspen court and retired in 2007. I remember Mark well. My prayers are for you.
Lisa Johnson
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Nancy,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. You are in my prayers.
Lisa.
M. Cherece Athy
Monday, January 13, 2014
We will always remember Mark's wonderfully wicked sense of humor that helped us through the automation process at CALS. That monumental project flowed at a faster pace with Mark's keen focus and droll comments.
Mike Miller
Monday, January 13, 2014
Mark,
I'm so sad to hear that you are gone. I hope that you have found some peace. Sleep well, my oldest friend.
Mike
Doris & Jim Miller
Monday, January 13, 2014
I remember Mike climbing the fence to come over and play with Mark. They were two little boys that loved to play together. Mark had such beautiful hair and blue eyes. We loved him and I remember what a good kid he was to baby sit. We enjoyed very much him spending the summer with us in Fairfax. VA. We did a lot of fun things that summer with him. Mike and Kelly thought of him as a very good friend.
JAMES HALLMAN
Monday, January 13, 2014
Carl, sorry to hear about your sons passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you .
Chris Truby
Monday, January 13, 2014
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Mark and Chris at the Little Rock Library. Our prayers are with you during this sad time.
Martha & Pat Clark
Monday, January 13, 2014
We were so sorry to hear about Mark and know you will miss him, We will continue to keep you in our prayers and know you have so many good memories of Mark keep your mind on the good things. God Bless you and Arthur.
Martha & Pat Clark
Monday, January 13, 2014
We were so sorry to hear about Mark and know you will miss him, We will continue to keep you in our prayers and know you have so many good memories of Mark keep your mind on the good things. God Bless you and Arthur.
Barbara Thomas
Monday, January 13, 2014
You were always so dear to my heart. I got to really see your sense of humor and courage when your mom and I took you with us to see my son's new home
Rest in heavenly peace.
I love you Nancy.......will see you soon
Barbara
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M Collin Miles
Monday, January 13, 2014
Mark was a big part of, what I consider to be, my formative years, while we were both working at the main library in Little Rock. It's nice to hear memories of him in the echoes of hearing of his moving on. Sorry for the loss. Rock on, Mark.
Ben Thomas
Monday, January 13, 2014
Ms Nancy,
So sorry for your loss, and I pray for peace that passes all understanding. I am honored that you are in my families life.
Love,
Ben
Dena Jones
Monday, January 13, 2014
So sorry to hear of Mark's passing. ~Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal~
Bruce Fitzhugh
Monday, January 13, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Mark was a great friend of Lance, DJ and I in High School. We jammed guitars together and loved going to shows to see bands. May he rest in peace in the presence of our Lord.
Bruce
Becky Walker Oberlag
Monday, January 13, 2014
Nancy, I was so sorry to see the obit for Mark this morning. Please know that you are in my prayers, I'm thinking of you and will see you Wednesday. With Love, Becky
Florence Tiney Burnett
Monday, January 13, 2014
Carl, I was so shocked to see your son's obituary. I didn't know about his accident or of him being at AHC. I am so sorry. RIP, Mark!
Stacie Mack
Monday, January 13, 2014
I cannot believe alll that transpired. May you rest in peace and love.
Rudolph Patten
Sunday, January 12, 2014
From approximately the age of fifteen, I grew up with Mark. He was a great friend. But more than that...he was a mentor. He had the level head and the great sense of humor. And SMART! I was a good student. But Mark was naturally intelligent. I guarantee that he would have left his mark (pun intended) on this world.
I've dealt with lots of tragedy and death through the years. But the loss of Mark is unique. I lost a true Friend.
May he Rest in Peace.
Amen