John R. Scaife

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Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 Plaza St.
West Helena, AR  72390
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Service Schedule
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Graveside, Cypert Cemetery
Hwy 318
Marvell, AR  72366
Thursday, June 12, 2014
1:00 p.m.
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Cypert Cemetery
Hwy. 318
Marvell, AR  72366
John R. Scaife

of Marvell, AR

March 26, 1934 - June 8, 2014

John R. Scaife, Jr. age 80, of Marvell, Arkansas passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Helena, Arkansas. Mr. Scaife was born March 26, 1934 at Marvell, Arkansas to the late John R. Scaife, Sr. and the late Lena King Scaife.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia Scaife; two sons, Anthony Scott Scaife of Marvell and Barry Andrew Scaife of Hot Springs, Arkansas; three stepsons, Johnn O'Neal, William O'Neal and James O'Neal, all of Marvell; four daughters, Linda Densmore (Tommy) of Marvell, Trisha Gayle Landrum of Marvell, Teresa Dayle Rincon of Turner, Arkansas and Victoria Lee Cothren (Jason) of Cabot, Arkansas; ten grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rosemary Avant (Jimmy) of Athena, Georgia and Sue Ellenburg (Shelby) of Marvell; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Virginia Lee Morgan; son, John Clinton Scaife; and two grandchildren, Lachelle Scaife and Tanner Threat.

A graveside service for John R. Scaife, Jr. will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Cypert Cemetery, near Marvell. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Brother Harold Crisp will officiate.

Pallbearers are Daniel Whitson, Bobby Ray Smith, Adrin Farr, Donnie Farr, Chase Yancey, Jim Diamond, Larry Webster, Bryan Martin, Nicholas Johnson and Frank Rincon.

Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.

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Peggy Hensley
Olive Branch, MS
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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Rest in peace. Prayers for the family

Henry & Mary King
West Helena, AR
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Saturday, June 21, 2014

John will be missed. He was a big man with a big heart. It's a real feat for someone to live as long as John Jr. did without hearing a single bad thing about him! He loved life and he loved his family. He was a loyal friend who always thought. We know where John Jr. is spending eternity because he professed faith in Jesus and accepted the free gift of salvation at Salem Baptist Church with 22 others after an incredible revival service in August of 1952, John will be missed.....until we see him again! Condolences to especially to Virginia and to Sue and to all who loved him.

Robert & Betty Ann Scaife
Vilonia, AR
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Thursday, June 12, 2014

Rest in piece

William & Margie McPherson
DeWitt, AR
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

So sorry for your loss and our prayers are with the family at this trying time. William & Margie McPherson

jeff morgan
dewitt, AR
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Uncle Jr, I will always remember you telling me how to fish for certain fish and how to catch a cow!! I remember you whistling and telling stories and jokes to me and donna. we loved to visit you and aunt jenny! until next time we meet!

Janie Scaife
Southaven, MS
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Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Thinking of your family at this sad time.

Benny Scaife
Como, MS
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Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Another good man has left this world. I know he will be missed. Sorry for your loss.

donna "skinny" morgan
humboldt, TN
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Monday, June 9, 2014

Uncle Jr.i always love coming to see you and Aunt Jenny in the summertime. I will always remember you calling me skinny and telling us jokes and telling us how to fish! I always loved to hear you whistle and mess with you under the trees at your house! I LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART! THIS IS NOT GOODBYE BUT I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY!!

Debbie Morgan Jackson
Norman, AR
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Monday, June 9, 2014

My prayers and thought are with all the family and friends. Have been thinking and remembering all of John Jr. kindness, fishing & hunting skills, working hard ,and his whistling. Can ever hear him now after all the years. He was be greatly missed by all that loved him. Rest in peace my friend. My heart go out to you all.