Our beloved son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many, Stanley Roger Arocha, departed this life to be with Jesus and our mom, Lucille on Monday, February 25, 2019.
He was born on April 20, 1956, in De Queen, the son of Esteban Steve Arocha and Velma Lucille Golden Arocha. He was preceded in death by his mother; and baby brother, Perry Arocha.
Stanley was a member of the Church of Christ and a graduate of Van-Cove High School. After 42 years of service, he retired from the Arkansas Highway Department. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by his father, Esteban “Steve” Arocha of Sherwood; his brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Sally Arocha of Sherwood; two nieces, Amanda Arocha of Sherwood and Christina Arocha of England; a host of other family members and wonderful friends.
Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Hot Springs with John Hall and Royce Golden officiating.
Interment will be in Athens Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday evening.
Pallbearers will be Steve Alexander, Gene Roberts, Bill Barrett, Hershel Henry, Randy Milam, Gary Richmond and Derick Staggs.
Honorary pallbearers will be Gene Aleshire and Rick Andrews.
Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.
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