Elwin Charles Roe Jr. of Bella Vista, AR left this earth on December 16, 2021 at Circle of Life hospice. He passed peacefully, surrounded by family and his priests.

Roe was born on September 4, 1940 in Viola, AR.  He graduated from Southwest Missouri State College; and was a retired Speech, Drama, and Debate coach from McDonald Co, MO.

Roe was preceded in death by his parents-Mozee and Elwin C Roe Sr.

He is survived by his wife Kay, brother Tommy, 5 children-Spike (Karen), Alan (Terri), Winnie (Gary), Jenny, and Jim (Amber); 8 grandchildren-Hannah, Emily, Andrew, Aaron, Maddie, Will, Tucker, and Cooper. Roe will soon be a great grandfather (Wilder).

Roe's funeral will be held Tuesday, December 21 at St. Theodores's Episcopal Church with officiant Brandon Hudson in Bella Vista at 2 PM with burial to follow at Peace Valley Cemetery in McDonald County, MO.

Roe was an amazing man who made a tremendous impact on many people. Whether you worked for him as a carry out boy, participated in his summer theatre camp, or were a part of his speech/drama or debate classes; Roe made a positive difference in your life. He was an incredible father, husband, friend, and coach/teacher.  He will be greatly missed, but his legacy will continue.

Donations may be given in his honor/memory to the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute.cancer.uams.edu