James Edward Groblebe

James Edward "Eddie" Groblebe, age 81, of Gravette, passed away Dec. 22, 2012. Eddie was born April 6, 1931, in Eureka Springs, Ark., to parents William Harvey Groblebe and Edna Melinda Huffman Groblebe. He was a 1949 graduate of Rogers High School and earned a scholarship to Arkansas State University, where he received degrees in business and music. Eddie worked for many years in the area of Beaver Shores and Bella Vista, where he was active as a director of recreation. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time in the outdoors. Eddie was also a member of the Rogers First United Methodist Church. Eddie was preceded in death by his parents; brother, William J. Groblebe and sisters, Alma Kappen and Dorothy Groblebe. He is survived by his sister, Doris O'Connor and husband, Duane, of Eureka Springs; nephews, Richard Kappen of Rogers and Douglas O'Connor of Rogers; and nieces, Barbara Mercer of La Mirada, Calif., and Diane Weems of Eureka Springs, Ark. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 A.M. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at the Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel, 3800 West Walnut, Rogers.