Albert Wayne Sarna

Albert Wayne Sarna of Benton, Arkansas, known to friends and family as "Wayne," passed away on Sunday, August 19th, 2018 at home in the care and presence of loving family at the age of 74. Wayne was born January 27th, 1944 in Little Rock to Albert Aloysius and Effie Earline Sarna. Wayne attended Catholic High School for Boys and later worked as a forecaster for Southwestern Bell Telephone. In retirement, Wayne enjoyed displaying his expansive knowledge of World War II history, particularly Winston Churchill, completing the daily crossword, spending time with family, watching his grandchildren grow up, and a fine cigar. Wayne was also a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lynn Dell Sarna, his son, Michael Dale Sarna, and his sister Mary Francis Collier of Kansas. He is survived by his daughter, Laurie Anne Harper, and her husband, J.D.; three sisters, Dolores ‘Dodie' Schuster (George) of Greers Ferry, Anita McPheeters of Beebe, and Carolyn Jo Fernandez of San Francisco, Calif.; sister-in-law, Nancy Lewis (Louie); brother-in-law, Ron Love (Phyllis); his three grandchildren, Justin Harper (Lindsay), Cheyanne Harper, Jacob Harper; and a host of nieces and nephews. He will be missed by many, including the friends of his grandchildren who lovingly knew him as ‘Papa.' The family would like to thank Wayne's caregivers for their dedicated service and support during his final days, especially: his nurse, Fran; social worker, Sue; aide, Sara; and sitter, Cheryl. A Rosary will be held at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 with a time of visitation following. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home Chapel, 6700 Alcoa Road with Father Paul Worm officiating. Entombment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Catholic High School for Boys, 6300 Father Tribou Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 or Saline Memorial Hospice. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.