of Benton, AR
November 24, 1970 - November 7, 2019
Erwin Lee Sorrells, 48, of Benton passed away peacefully on November 7, 2019. He was born November 24, 1970 to Gloria Ann Paap and Oscar Lee Earl Sorrells in Little Rock.
Erwin spent most of his life as a skilled mechanic. He was a loved son, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be missed but his memory will be cherished and his legacy will continue on through those who loved and cared for him.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Stella Holmes, Calvin Sorrells, Edna Paap, and Walter Paap; his uncles, Robert Sorrells and Danny Paap; and one aunt, Martha Ann Sorrells.
Erwin is survived by his father, Oscar Sorrells and his wife, Janie, and his mother, Gloria Arras; two brothers, Calvin Sorrells and Jason Standridge; his two sisters, Jamie Sewell and her husband, Steven, and Cathie Gagne; two uncles, Walter Paap and David Paap; an aunt, Carolyn Roe, and many other extended family members and friends.
A Funeral Service will be Monday, November 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home, 6700 Alcoa Road, Benton. A gathering for a time of visitation and remembrance will be Sunday, November 10, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home. Interment will be in Fairplay Cemetery in Benton.
So sorry to hear of Erwin's passing. We hope those close to him will find peace and eventually, the courage to move forward with his memory.
My prayers , condolences to the family and to my step mother Gloria Arras.
Condolences to all the family and to my Step mother Gloria Arras . May God make you strong thru these hard times
I have so many memories with Erwin..I guess my favorite one stands out when we got stuck in his Toyota way out in the woods and we were there til daylight..we were muddy from head to toe and I was so mad..Erwin thought it was funny cause he liked making me mad
.he would say you sire are pretty when your mad..i would get madder and he would laugh even more..im gonna miss my friend..he was always there to lend a helping hand or an encouraging word.Erwin was a man of his word and that is so rare to find these days.he always had a heart of gold and if he loved you he loved whole heartedly..fly High my friend..i will miss you and never forget you...rest in piece....
Death quieted his suffering - a personal break.....
.....yet the generosity of his life will continue on through the memories of his family and many friends who loved him dearly.