Herschel Romine, 96, of Gravette, Arkansas passed away on February 12, 2025. He was born October 7, 1928, in Coal County, OK to John Tom and Myrtle Hudson Romine.

The oldest of four boys, he grew up working on ranches and learning to be a cowboy. He married Lou Ellen Kemper on August 15, 1948, in Big Spring, TX. Herschel spent his adult life as a professional calf roper, a cotton farmer, and a cattleman. His joys in life were his family, good horses, tall cotton, and good cattle. Herschel assured his place in heaven by following Christ in baptism.

Herschel was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Tom and Jack Romine; and granddaughter, Beth Romine.

He is survived by his wife of 76 years, Lou; his children, Bill (Phyllis) Romine, Sue (Larry) Eaton, and Jan Romine; 4 grandchildren, Bill (Michele) Romine, Debbie (Matt) Coffey, Tammy (Shannon) Eaton, and Kelly (Mitchell) Hankins;  10 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Gary (Christy) Romine.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Gravette Church of Christ, 202 Irving Street SW, Gravette, AR 72736 with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Mitchell Hankins. Internment will be at Maysville Cemetery after the service.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.