Robert Edward “Eddie” Downing, Jr., age 71, of Rogers passed away Saturday July 4, 2020 in Rogers. Eddie taught history and coached for 40 years at Dermott, Warren and Watson Chapel High Schools. During his life, he enjoyed helping kids, but his greatest joy was being heavily involved in his kids and grandchildren’s activities. After retirement he enjoyed bowling and playing golf with family and friends.
Annette Karel “Teeta” Rollins of Hindsville, Arkansas, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on November 17, 1951, the daughter of Richard and Janet Thurow. She passed away on September 6, 2016, in Des Moines, Iowa, after a valiant battle with a long-term illness. She was predeceased by her father, Richard Thurow. She is survived by: her mother, Janet Thurow of North Little Rock, Arkansas; her husband of 38 years, Dr. Jim D. Rollins; her son, Joseph Ryan Rollins, and his wife, Paige; two grandchildren, Kinley Rollins and Jacob Rollins; two brothers, Rick Thurow (and wife, Bernee) and Jerry Thurow (and wife Micki); nephew Brian Thurow; nieces Beth Stiger, Joely Thurow and Anna Kruger; and three great-nieces, Kathryn, Emily and Sarah Stiger. Her endearing personality and ready smile and humor will be deeply missed by a multitude of friends and colleagues in the greater community.
Robert Edward “Eddie” Downing, Jr., age 71, of Rogers passed away Saturday July 4, 2020 in Rogers. Eddie taught history and coached for 40 years at Dermott, Warren and Watson Chapel High Schools. During his life, he enjoyed helping kids, but his greatest joy was being heavily involved in his kids and grandchildren’s activities. After retirement he enjoyed bowling and playing golf with family and friends.
Annette Karel “Teeta” Rollins of Hindsville, Arkansas, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on November 17, 1951, the daughter of Richard and Janet Thurow. She passed away on September 6, 2016, in Des Moines, Iowa, after a valiant battle with a long-term illness. She was predeceased by her father, Richard Thurow. She is survived by: her mother, Janet Thurow of North Little Rock, Arkansas; her husband of 38 years, Dr. Jim D. Rollins; her son, Joseph Ryan Rollins, and his wife, Paige; two grandchildren, Kinley Rollins and Jacob Rollins; two brothers, Rick Thurow (and wife, Bernee) and Jerry Thurow (and wife Micki); nephew Brian Thurow; nieces Beth Stiger, Joely Thurow and Anna Kruger; and three great-nieces, Kathryn, Emily and Sarah Stiger. Her endearing personality and ready smile and humor will be deeply missed by a multitude of friends and colleagues in the greater community.