of Jacksonville, AR
July 1, 1920 - January 11, 2009
Olen Edward Stroud, 88, of Jacksonville passed away Sunday, January 11, 2009. He was born in Arkadelphia, AR to the late Ora and Vena Dixon Stroud. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Philip Wade Stroud; daughter Linda Stroud and brother, R. W. Stroud
Olen was a member of Central Baptist Church and Ewton Sunday School Class. He retired from Union Pacific Railroad after 41 years of service. He loved to hunt and fish. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend and he will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Verdia Lee Pruitt Stroud; one son, Jerry Stroud and wife, Gwen of Mayflower, AR; three daughters, Barbara Hines and husband, Jim of Jacksonville, Beverly Bilinsky and husband Robert of Carbondale, PA, Phyllis Ann Kingrey and husband, John of New Mexico; two sisters, Clara Mae Hayes of Sherwood and Wynell Carson of Cabot; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and host of other family and friends.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel (501-791-7400) with Reverend Steven Kyle officiating. Interment will follow at Harts Chapel Cemetery, Curtis, AR. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church, 5200 Fairway, North Little Rock, AR 72118.
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9 Condolence(s)
Tina Calhoun
Friday, January 23, 2009
I was very sad to hear of Olen's passing. I will always remember the pride he took in his yard work and the smile on his face. I'm very sorry for your loss and the family will be in my prayers.
Ashlyn Hammons
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Mrs. Verdia I am so sorry hear about Mr. Olen we will miss him at Fish net. Ashlyn
Mike Apple
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our sympathy and prayers
go out to you and your family.
kevin a thompson
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
hi jerry, im thinking of you and your family in your time of loss. im sorry.
kevin
Relda Lasater
Monday, January 12, 2009
I was so sorry to learn of your loss. I will be remembering you and your family at this time.
B.J. Fast
Monday, January 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Teana Bradford
Monday, January 12, 2009
Barbara and Jim,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With deepest sympathy,
Teana Bradford
Kit and Sheena Carson
Monday, January 12, 2009
Olen will be miss very much. The cabin will not be the same now for sure. We pray the Lord will comfort and keep the family. We love ya Verdia.
Jerry Johnson
Monday, January 12, 2009
I was very blessed to have been Olin and Verdia's neighbor for 10 years. They are among the best neighbors I've ever had. I have been double blessed to have been their friend for the past 15 years. I always enjoyed my cross the street conversations with Olin. Most enjoyable was how Olin and Verdia would always finish each others stories. We love you Verdia, and we already miss Olin.