of Batesville, AR
June 6, 1932 - January 6, 2005
Sylvester "Vester" Lee Treat passed away on
He was 72 years and 7 months of age.
Vester was born on
He was a hard worker and very dependable. He loved his grandchildren and was a proud family man. Vester loved his mother-in-law and took off work to take care of her for a month while she was in the hospital. He married Dana Guthrie on
Vester loved his family, life and the Lord. He will be missed, but his loved ones rejoice that he is with the Lord.
He is survived by his wife; his two sons Ben Treat and his wife, Wanda of Batesville and Phil Treat and his wife, Linda also of Batesville; his daughter Lindy Hopper and her husband, Troy of Batesville. Nine grandchildren and two great-granddaughters also survive him. He is also survived by his four brothers Cecil Treat of Cassville, Missouri, Carl Treat of Rogers, Arkansas, Alfred Treat of Maude, Oklahoma, and Charles Treat of Springdale, Arkansas; and two sisters Dorothy Cypert of Gassville, Arkansas and Zetauh Richardson of Wynne, Arkansas and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, one sister and an infant twin sister.
Funeral services will be held at
Pallbearers are Jim Coats, Dr. Charles McLain, Chip Melton, Jason Treat, Brandon Treat and Troy Hopper. Honorary pallbearers are Vester's Sunday School Class, Dr. Greg Neaville and Dr. Margaret Kuykendall.
Visitation will be from
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19 Condolence(s)
Barbara Harvey Kimble
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
What a blessing to have known such a man and he was truly blessed with a loving family. My dad, rest his soul, loved Vester very much. God Bless the family who will miss him dearly.
Lisa Albertson
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We loved Vester so much. Gateway would not have been the same without him. He kept it so nice and clean...constantly reminding us not to sit on the tables and lean on the walls. May God Comfort you! Lisa Albertson and Jo Stephens
Virginia Henry
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss, and will keep you in my prayers.
Kay Southerland
Tuesday, January 11, 2005
Vester was such a loyal church member, Christian, and follower of the Lord. He will be missed by the many people who loved him.
Kim Gold
Sunday, January 9, 2005
Lindy and Family, I know that God will see you through this difficult time. I will never forget the wonderful memories from childhood and growing up together. Your family will always hold a special place in my heart. Please know that I am always here.
Bruce & Chelli Pollett
Friday, January 7, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Who's gonna call me curly now? I'm gonna miss him! Bruce
Wesley & Barbara Brooks
Friday, January 7, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. May God bless you. Wes & Barbara Brooks
Sammy & Dot Butler
Friday, January 7, 2005
Thinking of you at this time. Our prayers are with you.
Loyd and Glenda Salter
Friday, January 7, 2005
Dear Lindy and Troy, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Scott and Angela Hunter
Friday, January 7, 2005
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Debbie Gordon Easley
Friday, January 7, 2005
I worked with Vester for a few years at Gateway and always loved him dearly. The family is in my thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. He will be greatly missed by all.
Tami Hall (White River Diagnostic Clinic)
Friday, January 7, 2005
Dana, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I was very sad to hear of Vester's passing, he was a very sweet man and I enjoyed seeing him when he came into the office to see Dr Neaville. Just remember to always lean on God, He will get you throught the difficult times. God Bless, Tami Hall
Renee (Tudor) Chandler
Friday, January 7, 2005
Phil & family-I was sorry to hear about your dad passing away. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Renee
Garland Hankins
Friday, January 7, 2005
Dana: I was so sorry to learn of Vester's death. He was a great friend of mine during the 10 years I worked with him at Gateway Vocational Technical School. He was always so positve and helpful in his approach to life. He and I had some great discussions about the Razorbacks. He will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during the most difficult time. Garland Hankins
Lisa Sparrow
Friday, January 7, 2005
Lindy and Family, My thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time. I have nothing but the fondest memories of you and your family, while we were neighbors. God Bless You. In Christian Love, Lisa Sparrow
Katrina Lucy
Friday, January 7, 2005
Vester will be missed very much. Always upbeat and positive, always giving 100%. Now he is with the Lord and it just doesn't get any better than that. I will be praying for your family.
Adam and Michelle Jones
Friday, January 7, 2005
Our thoughts ans prayers are with you.
Ken and Becky Lowry
Friday, January 7, 2005
Vester was a good man and we have wonderful memories of the times we worked with him at Gateway. He was very special and will surely be missed.
Lena Wallis
Thursday, January 6, 2005
Dana: Our prayers are with you at this time. May God bless you and your family. We love you. Your cousin Jerry & Lena Wallis