Roger D. Hathcock

Roger Dale Hathcock, 77, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at NPMC. Roger was born on Sept. 8, 1949, in Bismarck, Arkansas, to Curtis and Beulah Hathcock. He graduated Magnet Cove High School before serving his country in the United States Army, where he became a decorated veteran in the Vietnam War and received a Purple Heart. He married the love of his life, Marilyn Barnes, on Feb. 27, 1970.

Preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Beulah Hathcock; his brother, Earl Hathcock, and his sister, Earnestine Ahern, Roger is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marilyn; his daughters, Alissa Ross (Chad) of Hot Springs, Carla Hathcock of Cabot, Memory Jerrels (David) of Hot Springs; honorary daughter, Amy Luker (Darrell) of Little Rock; grandsons, Dakota Wright, Dylan Wright, Myles Jerrels, Zach Ross; granddaughter, Ally Brandstetter; nephew, Jeff Hathcock, and two great-grandsons.

The memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at Legacy Church in Hot Springs.

Cremation arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 W. Main St., Jacksonville, AR 72076; 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available athttp://www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

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