William Ray Becknell

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Swift Funeral Home
2173 S. U.S. Hwy 61
Osceola, AR  72370
Saturday, December 20, 2014
4:00 to 8:00 PM
Service Schedule
Roller-Swift Chapel
2173 S. U.S. Hwy 61
Osceola,, AR  72370
Sunday, December 21, 2014
3:00 PM
Cemetery
Mississippi County Memorial Gardens
2173 South U.S. Hwy 61
Osceola, AR  72370
William Ray Becknell

of Joiner, AR

August 21, 1932 - December 18, 2014

William Ray Becknell, 82, of Joiner, AR passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014. Born August 21, 1932, to John Oscar and Hannah Dean Becknell, he was a member of Joiner Baptist Church, past member of the Joiner City Council, a retired truck driver for over 50 years, loved to grow his garden and share his crops with friends and his doctor. He always enjoyed a good joke or telling a joke. He was the owner of three patents: the Electric Roll over Tarp, Anti Fog Mirror and Hydraulic Break Bleeding Machine. He was a devoted Christian and loving husband and father. He loved to travel and traveled 47 states, plus Canada and Mexico. He loved to spend time at the lake with his family pulling the kids on the tube. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Alma Virginia Becknell; two sons: Glenn Ray Becknell of Chanute, KS and David Earl Becknell of Jonesboro, AR; 7 grandchildren: Brandon Becknell, Alyissa Becknell, Brittney Becknell, Samantha Harston, Justin Becknell, Walker Becknell and Luke Becknell; one daughter-in-law Leigh Ann Becknell; one sister Irene Becknell Morris of Greenfield, IN.

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Randy J. Tribble (Dean)
Jonesboro, AR
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Saturday, December 20, 2014

We were so sorry to hear of the passing of cousin Ray. He was a real character and will be greatly missed by our family. Sorry we can't make it for the services but our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Johnnie Dean Tribble and Family
Pocahontas/Jonesboro AR

barbara hull
fort scott,
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Friday, December 19, 2014

Our prayers are with you and your family always.

Denise Storeu
Manilab,
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Friday, December 19, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Mr. Ray was a special person. Prayers for you during this difficult time.

Denise Storeu
Manilab,
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Friday, December 19, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Mr. Ray was a special person. Prayers for you during this difficult time.

Britten Family
, CO
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Friday, December 19, 2014

Ray was a real character and a great uncle. Last time I saw him he was scolding me for not having bread on the table! He was easily pleased with a few slices of white sandwich bread. I know too he adored his family. He holds a special place in my heart and will be missed terribly. - Kimberly

Neal Terry
Leachville, AR
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Thursday, December 18, 2014

Kat and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of a very kind person and one we called a dear friend. He will be missed. God bless all the loved ones in this time of sorrow.