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Submitted: 8/21/20 • Approved: 9/3/20 • Last Updated: 9/6/20 • R1335362-G1335360-S3
Max
October 20, 1928 - November 22, 2012
*Obituary
Benton County Daily Record
Monday, November 26, 2012
SPRINGDALE — Max Clayton Brogdon, 84, of Springdale died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, at his home. He was born Oct. 20, 1928, in Springdale to Harry Hulen and Letha Belle Epperson Brogdon.
Max was a retired letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. Not one to be idle, Max worked for many more years for Cardinal Health delivering made-to-order pharmaceuticals to hospitals throughout Northwest Arkansas. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and Cuban Missile Crisis and was a member of the Air Force Reserve for many years following. His love of aviation followed him his entire life.
Dad was a man of faith, who put his faith into action by doing things for others. He would give the shirt off of his back to help another person in need whether a friend, neighbor or stranger, sometimes in ways that were never known to the receiver... a youth's church camp registration fee would quietly be paid ...a repaired bike or wagon would show up in a yard far a child. He traveled with church members to Costa Rica for two weeks to build a new church for the community.
Dad had many talents: he could help wire a house, fix a broken lawn mower, build new steps for his daughter's patio, write a poem, savor the beauty of the outdoors, and enjoy a country song one minute and a classical song the next. Active until recently, he took delight in mowing his own lawn and using his chain saw to clear tree limbs from a wind storm. He was a gentleman with a kindness for all combined with a quick wit and humor. He served as Scout Master for the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts for many years. A graduate of Springdale High School himself, he was a Springdale High School Band Booster as a parent and manned the concession stand on many cold nights. He was a volunteer bus driver transporting many busloads of students to football games, concerts, church outings and parades for more than two decades. He was an avid fan of the Razorbacks and the Springdale Bulldogs.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Brian Clayton Brogdon in December 2002, as well as by siblings Harry Hulen Bragdon, Mary Louise Tedder, James Hal Brogdon and Carl David Brogdon.
Survivors include the love of his life and his bride of 58 years, Johnette Louise Baldwin Brogdon of the home; his sister, Jean Greenhaw; one daughter, Gail Brogdon Dowd; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; as well as sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Sisco Funeral Chapel in Springdale with Pastor Larry Woodward officiating. Burial will be in Bluff Cemetery.
Visitation will be today from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may consider a donation to Dillon International Adoption, 3227 E. 31st St., Suite 200, Tulsa, OK 74105; or Children's Safety Center, 614 East Emma Ave., Springdale, AR 72764: Arkansas Children's Hospital, 1 Children's Way, Little Rock, AR, 72202; or a charity of one's choice.
To sign the guestbook online, please visit www.siscofuneral.com.
Johnette
August 15, 1927 - July 6, 2019
*Obituary
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
SPRINGDALE - Johnette Louise Baldwin Brogdon, age 91, of Springdale, Ark., passed peacefully July 6, 2019, following a long journey with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Rogers, Ark., on Aug. 15, 1927, and was a long-time Springdale resident until relocating recently to live with her daughter in Rochester, N.Y. She was the daughter of John Lewis Baldwin and Ida Ethel Creech Baldwin.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, Max Clayton Brogdon, son Brian Clayton Brogdon, brother Roland Wayne Baldwin and mother-in-law Letha Brogdon.
She is survived by daughter Gail Brogdon Dowd, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Johnette graduated from Rogers High School in 1947. She was a telephone operator for several years working for Rogers Telephone Company and specialized in connecting international calls.
Johnette and Max married on May 4, 1954, in Rogers, Ark., and they moved from California to Tulsa, Okla., with his U.S. Air Force assignments. She loved being a mother and a homemaker. She loved to smile, sing, and laugh. She had many dear relatives and friends who also share our sorrow.
Visitation will be held at Sisco Funeral Chapel, 705 W. Meadow Ave., Springdale, Ark., 72764, on Thursday, July 18, from 12:30-2 p.m. A celebration of life to follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Larry Woodward presiding. Graveside committal service to follow at Bluff Cemetery. Please wear her favorite color blue, or another vibrant color.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may consider a donation to the Children's Safety Center, 614 E. Emma Ave., No. 200, Springdale, Ark., 72764; Arkansas Children's Hospital, c/o Arkansas Children's Foundation, P.O. Box 2207, Lowell, Ark., 72745; Dillon International Adoption, 7335 S. Lewis Ave., Suite 204, Tulsa, Okla, 74136; or the charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral.com.
Married May 4, 1954
Contributed on 8/21/20 by wfields55
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