Richard Odell Janes, 79, of Rogers passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021. He was born February 26, 1942, in Piggott, Arkansas to the late Hershel Janes and Margaret West Janes. He was also preceded by his first wife, Hope Janes; a granddaughter, Sarah Hope Janes; a sister, Debbie Janes and a brother, Hershel Janes. In his earlier years, he worked as a chef and loved to feed others throughout his lifetime. He had a lengthy career as an entrepreneur involved in several trucking enterprises. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, playing games and cards. He especially loved to cook for the Community Meals Program at First Baptist Church of Rogers where he was a life-long and active member. Survivors include his loving wife of 8 years, Alice Phillips Janes; his daughter, Debbie Higgins of Fayetteville; his sons, Bill (Rebecca) Janes of Florida, Drew Janes, Robbie (Twilla) Phillips and Mark (Margo) Phillips all of Rogers, Gregg (Andrea) Phillips of Louisiana; his sisters, Jean (Hardy) Hunt of Michigan, Wanda Mae Domal and Ann Landuyt, both of Missouri; a brother, Kenny (Gail) Janes of Minnesota; 14 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren (with another on the way!); numerous extended family members, business associates, church family members and dear friends. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm, Friday, November 12, 2021, with his Funeral Service beginning at 2:00pm, all in the First Baptist Church of Rogers- Olive Street Campus. Entombment will follow in Rogers Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorials are suggested to the Community Meals Program- Olive St. or First Baptist Church Building Fund, First Baptist Rogers, 3364 W. Pleasant Grove Road, Rogers, AR 72758 Attn: Finance Office or www.FBCRogers.com Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at www.RollinsFuneral.com
