He held a PHD in Marketing from Oklahoma State University and was a marketing and business professor at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Roy was a United States Army Vietnam Era Veteran where he was an E6. He enjoyed working with his hands and loved teaching his students to learn for themselves but his greatest joy in life was seeing his children excel.
Survivors include his wife, Candi Peterson Cabaniss of Monticello; three daughters, Amber Cabaniss and Rhiannon Cabaniss both of Monticello, and Elizabeth Cabaniss of Colorado; one son, Dr. Roy Alan Cabaniss and wife Kara of Springfield, NJ; two grandchildren, Solomon and David; and one sister, Beverly Smith of Oklahoma.
Memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kavan Dodson officiating. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(23)
Farrokh Abedi
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 11, 2020 I am so sorry for the loss of such a multi talented educator. Certainly he left way too early, loved his family and wanted to spend more time with them and had a lot of unfinished projects.Arneice Gardner
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Rhiannon,I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Stay strong sweet girl. Love to you and your family.
Ms. G
Roberta Broussard
Cibolo, TX Wednesday, March 11, 2020 I met Roy playing in a live action roleplaying game. He, Candi, and Alan played in vampire and Garou. We kept in touch through Candi on Facebook mostly after he and his family moved to Arkansas. I remember after my husband and I had kids we got some toy weapons that he (and Candi) made.Roy was fun and inventive in the LARPs, and it was nice to roleplay with someone who used their intellect in character.
I will definitely miss him.
David Wm. Smith
Monticello, TX Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Candi and family, my Prayers and Sympathy are with you All.Nicole Robinson
Warren, AR Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Ms. Cabanis I am deeply sorry for your loss. I pray for you and your family during this difficult time. May God continue to bless you.Angie Ferrell
Hermitage, AR Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Praying for you and your family.Thomas Carpenter
, AR Tuesday, March 10, 2020 I really enjoyed talking with Dr. Cabaniss. He was my advisor when I returned to school in 2008. He was also my favorite professor.Justin Carter
Hot Springs, AR Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Great guy and great teacher! Always put his students first. Glad that I was blessed to have him as a teacher.Jazmine Rivera & Jose Garcia
Monticello, AR Monday, March 9, 2020 Dr. Cabaniss was an amazing professor and advisor. He always made sure his students were set up for success. Prayers and our deepest condolences for the Cabaniss’ family.Ladonna Hammons
Warren, AR Monday, March 9, 2020 So sorry to hear this. My deepest condolences to Mrs. Candi and her family.Ginnie Sellers
Hermitage, AR Monday, March 9, 2020 Sorry for your loss.Jennifer Adcock Lawrence
Wickes, AR Monday, March 9, 2020 I'm so sorry for your loss Rhiannon. He was a great professor.Jessie Owe
, TX Monday, March 9, 2020 Condolences for your loss! Dr. Cabaniss was an awesome teacher! Loved by many.Kennedy Nelson
Warren, AR Monday, March 9, 2020 Mrs. Cabaniss,Prayers for you and the rest of your family. We are thinking and praying for you.
-Kennedy Nelson
Srinivas Nippani
Commerce, TX Monday, March 9, 2020 Dear Cabaniss Family,I had the office next to Roy for his first two years at UAM. I left UAM for my current job in 2002. I had spent several great hours discussing life in general and academics in particular with him. He was a very good friend. I am very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Sri
Payton Sledge
Warren, AR Monday, March 9, 2020 Mrs. Cabaniss, I am thinking of you and your family during this time. I am so sorry for your loss and sending my deepest condolences.Dr. Michael Alexander Sr
Monticello, AR Monday, March 9, 2020 Candi,I am sorry to hear about the passing of Roy. I am praying for you and the family.
Mike
Skye Clanton
Warren, AR Monday, March 9, 2020 So incredibly sorry to hear of Dr. Cabaniss’ passing. He was my favorite professor in college. He always made learning so engaging and definitely made a life long impact. Prayers for all of you, I know he will be greatly missed.Lowell F Lynde Jr
Monticello, AR Monday, March 9, 2020 My thoughts and prayers go to Candi and all Roy's children. He was one of the smartest people I've ever known. Roy helped me out on several occasions with problems I was having with my computer. He was a great bridge player against whom I enjoyed a competitive challenge when we were opponents and a feeling of security when we were partners. May he rest in peace and may his family be comforted with many happy memories.Emily Brown
Fordyce, AR Monday, March 9, 2020 Mrs. Cabaniss and family, So sorry for your loss! You all are in my thoughts and prayers!Marsha Clayton
Monticello, AR Monday, March 9, 2020 It was my privilege and pleasure to work with Dr. Cabaniss since he came to UAM. He was an imaginative and talented instructor who was an inspiration to his students. He touched many lives during his time at the School of Business. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.Marsha Clayton
Mary Whiting
Monticello, AR Sunday, March 8, 2020 Thoughts and prayers are with the entire Cabaniss family.It was my pleasure to work with Roy for many years.
He was also the advisor for our son, Matt. I remember that he was Matt’s favorite faculty member. Matt went on to get his MBA and stayed in touch with Dr. C.
He offered great educational opportunities to students.
DeaVontrio & Na-Quishia Brown
Andalusia, AL Saturday, March 7, 2020 Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Dr Cabaniss was a great man and we both learned a lot from him. He will truly be missed.