E. Wayne Roetzel

E. WAYNE ROETZELl, 86, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at his home in North Little Rock. He was born August 26, 1932 in Russell, Ark., the second son of Hank and Wilma Roetzel. He graduated from Bald Knob High School in 1951 and married the love of his life, Betty Roberts, in 1954. Together, they owned and operated North Hills DX on JFK in North Little Rock. Wayne, also lovingly known as Papa, was the patriarch of the family. He loved his wife, kids, in-laws, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews unconditionally. When he talked about his family, he would often tear up and boast of their accomplishments. Wayne never met a stranger. Even at 86, he shared good jokes and enjoyed traveling with family. He was proceeded in death by his parents and two brothers, William P. and Scotty Roetzel. Wayne is survived by his wife of 65 years; children Kendall Roetzel (Sharry) of Springdale and Donna Humphries (Barry) of Sherwood; brothers Lynn Roetzel of Russell and Jerry Roetzel of Pine Bluff; five grandchildren including Jason Humphries of Dahlonega, Georgia, Jared Humphries of Sherwood, Stephanie Roetzel of New York City, Dr. Holly Sherrill of Sherwood, and Derek Roetzel of Fayetteville; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Roller Owens Funeral Home, located at 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd in North Little Rock, with funeral services beginning at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Shady Grove Cemetery in Bald Knob. Online Guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.