of Junction City, LA
October 11, 1931 - November 8, 2015
James Edward Albritton, of Junction City, LA; formerly of Osceola, AR ''Ed'' as he was known to friends and family, passed away on November 8, 2015 at the John R. Williamson Hospice House in El Dorado, AR due to complications of dementia and ALS. Ed was born October 11, 1932 to the late Mr. and Mrs. John Albritton on a farm outside Camden, AR. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Junction City. Ed graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1955 with a B.S. in agricultural engineering. Following graduation, Ed and his former wife, Shirley Williams Albritton (deceased), went to Panama for 2 years to serve a post with the University working at an experiment station. Following their return to the states, they lived in various parts of Arkansas with the majority of their time spent in Victoria and Osceola. Ed worked many years for the Soil Conservation Service before accepting a position in Victoria with Wesson Farms. At Wesson Farms, he was instrumental in their catfish farming operation. After a short length of time in Jackson, TN and Albion, IL, Ed returned to Osceola in 1988 to accept a position with the Drainage District manager from which he retired in 2011. Ed married the late Dortha Copley in 1988. Ed was active in the Rotary Club and was honored as Rotarian of the Year and a Paul Harris Fellow. Ed was also an active member of Calvary Baptist Church during his time in Osceola. Ed is survived by his wife of 4 years, Sue Butler Albritton, Junction City, LA, and her family; his brother, Charles Albritton (Letha), Springdale, AR; his three daughters: Sue Collins (Larry), Diann Albritton (both of Jackson, TN) and Alice Moisan (Jim) (Memphis, TN); Step Son Don (Sue Ann) Copley and his family of Albion, IL; 5 grandchildren: Josh Collins (Tiffany), Emily Collins, Christopher Ruch, Franklin Ruch and John Phillip Ruch; 3 great-children: Sam, Addie and Lilly Collins and his cat Lilly Bell. The family wishes to thank the staff of the John R. Williamson Hospice House for their exceptional care and kindness. A visitation will follow the Funeral Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Roller-Swift Funeral Home.
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12 Condolence(s)
SHAYLA GIBSON
Saturday, November 21, 2015
SORRY, THAT YOUR DAD PASSED AWAY,HOPE YOUR ALL DOING WELL
roger
Sunday, November 15, 2015
sO SORRY TO HERE OF EDS PASSING. WE LOVED DEARLY. GOD BLESS OUR PRYERS ARE WITH YALL
Eddie and Terri Steadman
Friday, November 13, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. You family is in my thoughts and prayers.
John and Jan Fain
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
So Sorry about the passing of Ed. We went to church with him and Dortha in fact we were married the same year. We always enjoyed being around him and talking with him. He was a very fine person as well as a Christian, Our prayers will be with you all during the days ahead.
Patricia Moisan
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking about you all and keeping you in our prayers.
Jerry and Wilma Beene
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
So sorry for your loss, we didn't have Ed in the family for very long but always enjoyed the visits with him. Always was full of fun and conversation. Our prayers are with both families during this time of grief.
Libby Dillard Sabella
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Sue, Diann and Alice, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was always such a nice, fun person to be around and always talked to me as a kid. My mom and dad really loved your folks. I so enjoyed our church families growing up at First Presbyterian. Love you all and will continue to pray for peace and comfort.
Billy/Donna tucker
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
So sorry for your loss Momma Sue, will keep all your family in our prayers. Love you. Billy & Donna.
Cindy Barber Roberts
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Dear Sue, Diann and Alice,
My heart hurts for you over the loss of your dear daddy. I have many fond memories of your sweet family and the fun times I spent in Victoria at your home. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Cindy
Lynnell Freeman
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
So so sorry for your loss of a very fine sweet man. Ed was one of a kind.
Allen and Betty Ann Simmons
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
We became very fond of Mr. Ed during the time that we went to church together. He was a faithful member of Allens Sunday School class until he became ill. We will miss Mr Ed and will continue to pray for Mrs Sue and the family. May God bless and comfort all of you. Allen & Betty Ann Simmons
Sharon Worlund
Monday, November 9, 2015
Ed was a dear sweet man. He was loved by many from Calvary. He always took an interest in the people that he kept in contact with. He will be greatly missed.
From the Davison and Mills families