February 14, 1923 - August 31, 2018
Olan B. Wages, 95, formerly of Little Rock & Jacksonville, AR died Friday, August 31, 2018. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Ilene O'Mary Wages.
He is survived by three loving daughters, Brenda Edge, Marcia Hunt, and Kay Tibbs; three sons-in-law, James Edge, Tom Hunt, and Russell Tibbs; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, Karon, Jim, Caleb, Joshua, and Hannah Whitmore; Scott, Amber, Ethan, and Aven Edge; Kristi, Michael, Kali, McKensi, and Karly Tucker; Tommy, Amber, Adley, Elijah, and August Hunt; Josh and Andrea Tibbs; Candice, Derick, and Alexis Adams; Alisa Tibbs; and Jeffrey Tibbs along with many other family and friends.
Mr. Wages was a veteran of WWII. He proudly served in the US Army, including the Battle of the Bulge, Normandy, and other conflicts. For his service he was awarded two Purple Hearts w/ Oak Leaf Clusters, four Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, WWII Commemorative Medal, SHAEF Patch Supreme Headquarters Allied Forces, Normandy Jubilee of Liberty Medal, SHAEF Patch Meritorious Service, and French Legion Of Honor Medal.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am, Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, AR 72116 with Tom Hunt officiating. Interment will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am in the Chapel.
The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to Wounded Warriors.
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5 Condolence(s)
Theresa Wages Elmore
Monday, September 3, 2018
He was one of the best men in my life. His love for God and country was so strong. He lived his life with honor and dignity. He and my Dad were very close and very similar in their love of the service they gave for our country. My brothers also served our country, one in Vietnam . He once told me on his worst days while over there he would remember the stories told about Uncle Olan had been injured and captured in WWII and he would tell himself if Uncle Olan could make it home so could he. This is just one of many stories we heard about hero Uncle. The one subject I never heard from Uncle Olan was about his service to our great nation. The one thing he did say was he was ready to go be with the love of his life. Thankful he is with her now. Old soldiers never die...they just fade away, but my heart will never forget his sweet voice, kind eyes and how much I love him.
Tonya Blocker
Monday, September 3, 2018
My prayers are with the family at this time of loss. I know I'm sure going to miss Uncle Olan. When I was younger, he had this thing he would do to others called a "yankee dime." He would always get me with those when I was a little girl. I love you Uncle Olan and sure going to miss you. Go fly high and strong with the rest of the family up in Heaven.
Bettie, James, and Melissa Wages
Monday, September 3, 2018
To the family of Uncle Olan, we send our heartfelt condolences. Uncle Olan was a good man. May god be with you all in this difficult time. Sorry we could not make the funeral.
Edward & Marilyn Schick
Monday, September 3, 2018
Our thiughs are with you at this difficuklt time. We have many good memories if Olan & Irene through our camping years with the Arkansas Diamonds. Ed & Marilyn Schick
Larry and Marilyn Pate
Sunday, September 2, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family