Robert Allen "Popeye" Beene rode west on October 17, 2024. He was born February 6,1948 in Gurdon, AR to the late Raymond and Avanell Herron Beene. He was a graduate of Arkadelphia High School and Henderson State University with a Bachelors in Education and Masters in Counseling. He was a member of Second Baptist Church in Malvern, AR, Hot Springs Harley Davidson Owners Group (H.O.G.) Chapter and Arkansas Cattlemen's Association.

Allen spent many years in the Malvern Public Schools as a shop teacher, bus driver and counselor where he retired in 2001. He went on to work part time at College of the Ouachitas where he continued helping students set up for successful futures. His achievements included Southwest District High School Counselor of the Year and Wall of Honor for Malvern School District.

After retiring you could mostly find him riding his Harley, on the Beene farm working with cattle or driving his jet boat at Lake Degray and Lake Catherine. Some of his proudest moments include being a 3-time winner of Smokin in the Cove, achieving the Iron Butt Association Ride Certification and Hot Spring County Farm Family of the Year. He loved being Popeye. You could always count on a joke, prank or interesting (true) story to make you laugh.

Left to cherish his memory, loving wife of 57 years, Carolyn Sue Cagle Beene.  Children Angie (Kevin) Whitley, Dustin (Kelli) Beene, Amanda (Lindsay) Roberts. Grandchildren Isaac (Abby) Whitley, Mariah (Dakota) Langley, Rose Whitley; Noah, Addison, Kipton, & Lydia Beene, Hayden Woods; Collin & Ashlyn Roberts. Brothers Ray (Nikki) Beene, Rodney (Dell) Beene. Sister-in-law Margie Pye. Special friend Steve Lea. Numerous nieces, nephews, and H.O.G Members.

Visitation will be on Sunday, October 20th from 5:00 -7:00 pm at Regency Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be on Monday, October 21st at Copeland Ridge Cemetery (1780 Vaden Road Arkadelphia, AR) at 2:00 pm. Funeral procession will depart Regency Funeral Home at 1:00 pm.

Pallbearers will be Steve Lea, Andy Wheatley, Isaac Whitley, Noah Beene, Kevin Whitley and Lindsay Roberts.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Copeland Ridge Cemetery, 560 Shakertown Rd. Arkadelphia, AR 71923.

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Halter and the nurses and techs on the 4th floor at CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs for their compassionate care.

In honor of Popeye, wear your Harley Davidson or other comfortable attire. It's not the destination. It's the journey.