Walter Lee McElyea's obituary , Passed away on September 23, 2020 in Beedeville, Arkansas

Walter Lee McElyea

March 4, 1939 - September 23, 2020 (81 years old)

Beedeville, Arkansas

Walter Lee McElyea's obituary , Passed away on September 23, 2020 in Beedeville, Arkansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dillinger Funeral Home

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Walter Lee McElyea

March 4, 1939 - September 23, 2020 (81 years old)

Beedeville, Arkansas

Walter Lee McElyea Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Walter Lee McElyea of Beedeville, Arkansas, who passed away at the age of 81, on September 23, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lewis McElyea and Dollie Jackson McElyea (Scott); his son Louie McElyea; his daughter-in-law Joetta; and his siblings, Leonard, Thilmore, Joe, Jacob, Clayton Jackson, May Jackson, Ursell McElyea and Arlie Neldon.

He is survived by: his wife JoAnn McElyea; his children, Jimmy McElyea (Mary) of Beedeville and Laurie Martin (Reed) of Bartlett, Tennessee; his brother Charlie Jackson of Holland, Michigan; his grandchildren, Triana Biggers (Michael) of Cabot, Janine Thornton (Colton) of Tuckerman, Elyssia Passe (Tim) of South Korea, Justin McElyea of Beedeville, David McElyea of Jonesboro, Braden Reynolds of Brookland, Conner Martin of Memphis and Chandler Martin of Tampa, Florida; and his great grandchildren, Ciarra Biggers, Maya Biggers, Lilliana Passe, James Passe, Sidney Thornton and Kenley Thornton. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Food Pantry in Hickory Ridge, Arkansas.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dillinger Funeral Home



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2001 Hwy 367 North, Newport, Arkansas 72112

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