of Little Rock, AR
May 14, 1953 - June 3, 2017
Jackey Dale Hefley, 64, passed away on Saturday, June 3, finally attaining the peace he had yearned for. He was proud to call his home, Mount Judea in the Ozark Mountains in northern Arkansas, though he made his home in Little Rock for all of his adult life. He married Deborah Ereman Hefley in 1974 and together they have two wonderful children, Joshua Ereman Hefley (wife Laura) and Sarah Elizabeth Hefley. He has three grandchildren, Jack Henry, Ruby Wren and Ellie Marie. Family was everything to Jackey and his lifelong desire was for them to follow Christ in their lives. Jackey became a Christian at the age of 9 at the Rock Haven Bible Camp along the Buffalo River.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Kenneth Hefley. Jackey is survived by his mother, Beaurie Maxine Hefley; two brothers, Kenneth Eugene Hefley of Harrison and Kerry Lynn Hefley of Little Rock; along with nephews Taylor Hefley and Bailey Hefley and nieces, Laura Wilson and Kristy Floyd.
Jackey started his career as a commercial real estate appraiser and ended his career working for Syncor Pharmaceutical Company.
Though Jackey struggled with many medical issues throughout his life, this did not define him. He loved to study God's word making index cards with his favorite Bible verses which he would post around the house. He kept an active prayer journal and would diligently pray for these people daily. He was quite a story teller, especially in his younger days, and friends and family would gather around to hear his animated tales. A life of sickness took a toll on his body but now he is healed and experiencing the peace of heaven in the presence of Christ.
Funeral will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, 519 North Spring Street, Harrison, Arkansas 72601. Visitation will be one-hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Mt. Judea Cemetery in Newton County.
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11 Condolence(s)
Vivian (Traylor) Pinkley
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Eugene & Kerry, sorry to hear about Jackey passing.
Wish I could be there with you both. I have many memories from when we were all kids. The really silly things we did. I won't talk about those now. HA ! The fun we had.
Love you all & I'm with you in Heart !
VIV
Jim Hicks
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
My condolences Mrs Hedley, Eugene, and Kerry. I have fond memories of Jackie and sorry to hear of his passing.
Mary Johnson
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Debbie,
Sending you much love. You know how much James loved both of you. Your love for each other and your family was a blessing to all who knew you.
Love and hugs to you,
Mary Johnson
Kevin Smith
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
To Maxine, Eugene,Kerry, and the rest of the family: I'm so sorry to hear that Jackey has passed on. I wish I could be there for the service, but Mom and Dad (Carl and Wardena) will be there. All my love, Kevin Smith
Carol Greene
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Josh and Sarah you both, along with the rest of your family are in my prayers. May God grant you peace during the days ahead.
Carol Greene (former secretary at Arkansas Baptist)
Jennifer Peacock
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Debbie I'm so sorry to hear about Jackey. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. May God give you the strength and guidance during this difficult time.
Ronda Paschal dorchester
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear that Jackey passed last weekend. I will always remember that big smile and his wonderful srories. He was such a good and loving man. I am sorry I will not be bale to be at the service but will be keeping you in my prayers.
With love~
Edwin and Mary Ann McAlister
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
To the family of Jackey Hefley,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Jackie. Both of us were classmates of Jackey at Central High. I worked at a bank for several years and would run into Jackey every once in a while and would get to visit with him.
Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time and may the Lord give you the peace and comfort that you need.
Jane and Buck Martin
Monday, June 5, 2017
Our hearts are broken. Jackey Dale was a wonderful person~always laughing and making everyone smile. So many fond childhood memories. He will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Praying God gives you strength during this most difficult time and wrap his loving arms around you. Our love~
Suzanne Rodgers
Monday, June 5, 2017
I am so very sorry Debbie. You, Josh and Sara will be in my prayers.
Richard Harder
Monday, June 5, 2017
I remember those stories Jack used to tell. Jack and Debbie helped set up my 1st date with Brenda. On Tuesday the 6th of June ,Brenda and I will celebrate 25 years together. Our hearts reach out to the Hefley family. We are deeply sorry for their loss.