Gareth Benjamin Bax
Jul 20, 2002 - Dec 17th, 2021- Birth Date: Jul 20, 2002
- Death Date: Dec 17, 2021
- Funeral Date: Unknown
- Location: Private
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Biography: Gareth Benjamin Bax was born in Los Angeles July 20, 2002, and grew up in Little Rock. A graduate of Parkview, Gareth loved music; he played guitar, violin, and keyboard. He passed from this life December 17, 2021, leaving family and friends brokenhearted.
Condolences(23)
Jennifer Walker
#23
Dec 12th, 2022 3:00 am
It's been a year since I saw you last. Spoke with you. Hugged you. I love you so, so much, my Gare Bear, and I always will. I hope with all my heart I'll get to see again one day.
DC
#22
Jun 21st, 2022 1:49 pm
I’m so sorry that I failed you. I should have at least tried to stop you. I was scared, I was a coward and I will never forgive myself. Thank you for being my friend.
Christina Valadez
#21
Feb 2nd, 2022 11:57 pm
Gareth, although we texted a lot, I wish we could’ve talked more. I always saw you around at school but we never got to talk in person. I’m genuinely so happy I got to know you though. Thank you so much for introducing me to so many new things. You were truly such an amazing person and you will always have a special place in my heart.
Amanda Warren
#20
Feb 2nd, 2022 11:32 am
I’m so sorry about Gareth’s passing. Gareth was one of my students and I really enjoyed teaching him. I hope that warm memories of Gareth will give his loved ones a measure of comfort through this time of grief and pain. Love, light, and healing to you all.
Chanquella Brown
#19
Jan 25th, 2022 6:21 am
Gareth, I'm going to miss you and the moments we had at work. Gareth you was more than just a friend, you were my brother. I wish I just had more time with you bro
Christopher Holland
#18
Jan 25th, 2022 12:12 am
A man full of talent, now a new crowd will enjoy his music. The mark he's left on the world will impact his loved ones, we'll never forget him. Rest in peace, and I hope you get to continue playing to your heart's content.
Lillian Gorecke
#17
Jan 24th, 2022 7:14 pm
you were a good coworker and it was a pleasure listening to your scientific rants, you will be missed buddy❤️
Reggie bommon
#16
Jan 24th, 2022 7:09 pm
Garath was very nice kid a hard worker. He was very quiet. But I meet him working at waffle House . He was very well known . Just sad his life was ended
on short notice. He will be missed always your bff Reggie.
on short notice. He will be missed always your bff Reggie.
Hannah sewell
#15
Jan 24th, 2022 6:36 pm
Gareth sweet boy how we miss you so very much. I truly wish you knew before you left us how much you meant to each and everyone of us. It was an honor to be one of your bosses and watch how hard you worked and how good you were at your job with us. We set up a table in the entranceway for you with your picture (how happy you looked in the photo) a candle, your nametage and a sign, i truly think we look at it and touch something on it daily. One of my favorite memories of you was when you first started, it may have been 2 months in you weathered the snow to walk to the road for me to pick you up for work, you rarely missed a day, everytime i drive that way down university i look over there just wishing you would be standing there again. Customer ask me often about you, ones you've waited on and some you never even met when they see your picture. We love you so very much and miss you daily, just wish you believed it enough before you left us. Until we meet again dear friend
Rev. Charlotte and Charles Boyd
#14
Jan 24th, 2022 6:22 pm
To the family I will miss Garreth he was like a spiritual son he was my buddy I enjoyed working with him
Bonnie Cowan
#13
Jan 20th, 2022 7:30 pm
Holding you and your family as your walk through this hard place of grief. May you always be comforted by those memories of Gareth, that bring you joy and love.
Jen Skinner
#12
Jan 20th, 2022 2:23 pm
Sending love and light to all who loved Gareth.
Carl Smith
#11
Jan 19th, 2022 2:43 pm
There is an empty space in my heart, which will never be filled. Gareth was (I have difficulty using a past tense verb concerning him) a gifted musician. In addition to playing drums, he played in school orchestras and the prestigious Arkansas Youth Symphony. He played both violin and viola. I miss his warm smile.. May angels minister to him.....
Linda Smith
#10
Jan 19th, 2022 11:48 am
Gareth was my sweet grandson. We spoke on the phone a lot over the last few months and our calls always ended in I love you. We didn't always agree on things but we still loved each other very much. I miss him more than you can know. I know he is finally at peace.
Sara Wilson
#9
Jan 19th, 2022 8:04 am
Jennifer - Kent and I continue to hold Gareth in our hearts. He was so talented and creative! As a fellow music lover, it was fun to talk and debate with him the merits (or lack thereof) of whatever band he was into at the time. Holed the memories close Jennifer….they will bring you comfort and peace. ❤️
Jan Arthur
#8
Jan 18th, 2022 9:45 pm
It’s not supposed to be this way, Jen. Parents should go before their children, but this angel flew early. We are so very sorry you have to experience this pain and remember you and the family in our prayers.
Amanda Martin
#7
Jan 18th, 2022 9:03 pm
There are no words. Not the right words. Never. I remember he “friended” me on Facebook and I was surprised. But I could tell he was a sensitive soul. An old soul. It also just occurred to me that I lost my nephew Benjamin at this same age…in 2002. He was a sensitive old soul too. Wow. Jer and family, I’m wrapping in you all my love.
Senita Walker
#6
Jan 18th, 2022 6:47 pm
There will always be a special place in my heart for Gareth. The world is darker without him. We loved him.
Bonnie Pape
#5
Jan 18th, 2022 6:00 pm
I know you were and are deeply loved, Gareth! Praying for comfort for your dear Mom and all your loved ones.
Caroline Lensbower
#4
Jan 18th, 2022 5:54 pm
While I never got the privilege of meeting Gareth in person, I got to know him a little from his proud Momma talking about him to me. I got the impression he was a cool, bright kid. I'm sure he will be terribly missed by his Mom, siblings, and other family, as well as his friends. Sending love and comfort to all of them, and to Gareth.
Sue Schopp
#3
Jan 18th, 2022 4:24 pm
I was so sorry to hear of Gareth's passing. Please know I'm thinking of you and that I send lots of hugs and love.
Toni Johnson
#2
Jan 18th, 2022 4:12 pm
Can't stop thinking about you. My heart aches for you.
Jennifer Walker
#1
Jan 18th, 2022 3:28 pm
Gareth was my baby. He was a brilliant, beautiful child who became an angry and broken young man. He had so much talent and potential, but his insecurity and self-doubt overwhelmed him, and he tried to find solace in drugs. He was trying to beat his demons-- he was proud that he finished high school, was able to live independently, maintained a job and his own apartment. He was starting the journey of recovery and thinking about his future-- a future that might have been amazing. He had the intellect and the determination to succeed at anything he wanted. Unfortunately, the thing he wanted most was escape, and he got it. He's free now, and I want to think he's blissfully reunited with his family who went before: loving stepfather James Walker; grandparents John Bax, Bobbi Bax, and Birgitta Smith; his great-grandparents; his uncle Bart Bax.
His living family are now struggling to come to terms with his loss: brothers Rhys and Rowan Bax; grandparents Linda Smith, Carl Smith, Senita and Gordon Walker; aunts and uncles Heather and James Norris (Spencer) and Kelly and Dusty Walker (Tullos and James); father John Bax; and myself, his devastated mother. Life will never be the same, and the light in mine has certainly been diminished.
Gareth was a musician and a lover of animals, especially cats. If any of his friends and family are so inclined, memorial contributions may be made to the Arkansas Youth Symphony (https://www.arkansassymphony.org/education-community/youth-orchestras) or to the Little Rock Animal Village (https://www.friendsoftheanimalvillage.org/about-lrav). We welcome all thoughts and prayers for our beloved Gareth, who will be missed every moment of every day.
His living family are now struggling to come to terms with his loss: brothers Rhys and Rowan Bax; grandparents Linda Smith, Carl Smith, Senita and Gordon Walker; aunts and uncles Heather and James Norris (Spencer) and Kelly and Dusty Walker (Tullos and James); father John Bax; and myself, his devastated mother. Life will never be the same, and the light in mine has certainly been diminished.
Gareth was a musician and a lover of animals, especially cats. If any of his friends and family are so inclined, memorial contributions may be made to the Arkansas Youth Symphony (https://www.arkansassymphony.org/education-community/youth-orchestras) or to the Little Rock Animal Village (https://www.friendsoftheanimalvillage.org/about-lrav). We welcome all thoughts and prayers for our beloved Gareth, who will be missed every moment of every day.