1933
2014
J. T. "Rip" Monroe, 81, of Texarkana, AR passed away July 9, 2014 in a local nursing home. Mr. Monroe was born March 24, 1933 in Texarkana, AR. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and a retired school teacher at Texarkana Arkansas Independent School District.
Survivors include his son, Barry Monroe of Texarkana, AR; and step daughter, Cathy Clay of Texarkana, AR.
Memorial Service will be 4 p.m., Monday, July 14, 2014 at East Memorial Chapel - Downtown.
Memorials may be made to Texarkana Animal League.
Online tributes may be made at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.
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July 24, 2014
Zaine Ridling
I had met Mr. Monroe a handful of times in my life through my best friend and his son, Barry Monroe. He seemed to have carried his military discipline with him throughout. He certainly imparted his love of the outdoors and hunting to his son. I wish them all well.
July 18, 2014
Rip Monroe was a great friend of the Whitlock Family. Our friendship goes back many years when he, his mother, Suzie and father, Troy lived just a couple of houses down from the Whitlocks. We have treasured memories of those days. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Family.
Mary(Whitlock)Hamilton & Joanna Whitlock
July 16, 2014
Linda Lowe
We are going to miss our daily visits from Mr.Troy & Flash. Even though they came by to visit all four of our "puppies", we knew that our little Sheltie, Darby, was the real reason for their visit! Mr Troy will be missed.
July 14, 2014
Rip and I taught at Arkansas High together in the 70's. I will never forget his sense of humor and the great fishing and squirrel hunting we did together.
My condolences to his family and close friends.
Mike Hackworth (Texarkana, AR)
July 13, 2014
Reed Hervey
Although I knew him as Rip from his friendship with my brother Jim (hunting, fishing, etc.), I had to be careful to call him Mr. Monroe at AHS circa 1963-66; especially when in Driver's Ed (Trying to get an auto insurance discount). I'm not sure if there's hunting seasons in heaven, but I can imagine that he and Jim have reconnected by now anyway.
July 13, 2014
Frank McClain
Good memories of Rip go back through the years. May he rest in peace and may his family find comfort in their memories and in their faith.
July 11, 2014
Suzanne McGuire
This is not what I wanted to see when I read the paper this morning. My heart is sad to read about Mr. Monroe. Even though 43 years have passed he still holds a special place in my book of my most treasured memories. He was the kind of teacher this world needs more of and going to his class was something I always looked forward to. I would randomly call and check and him and Betty and the last time I talked to him we were suppose to have gotten a few of the old classmates together and have a glass of tea with him. I'm just sorry we never made that happen. He was a good man and never failed to make you laugh and he is someone I will treasure always. I am so sorry for your loss and please know you're in my thoughts and prayers.
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