Allen Duane Grogan

Allan Duane Grogan 76, of Harrison, Arkansas graduated to his new life as he met his Lord face to face on Feb. 25, 2014. Allen had fought prostate cancer for more than a decade. He was born on November 30, 1937 in Harrison to B.W. and Ruth Richmond Grogan. Allan was a faithful member of the Faith Assembly of God, in Harrison. He was also a proud member of the National Rifle Association; he enjoyed his motorcycling and his accomplishments in installing stereo systems for many years. He was a builder and worker of his hands, of which one of his greatest treasures was his home that he built himself. Allan also counted it an honor to have served his nation in the U.S. Army Reserve. Allan is survived today by his wife, Lavera Dyke Grogan of the home, who he married in 1956 and shared 57 wonderful years together. A son, Scott (Tina) Grogan of Conway, Arkansas, daughter, Suzanne (Jim) Booher of Harrison, two grandchildren, Scott Allan Grogan and Rachel Roberts, one brother, Robert Grogan of Maryland, and a sister, Nancy Ricketts of Oregon. A memorial service will be held at Faith Assembly of God in Harrison Saturday, March 1, at 10 a.m. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Pastor Arlis Thrasher will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Book of Hope, c/o Faith Assembly of God, Harrison. Arrangements are by Roller-Christeson Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.