of West Helena, AR
October 27, 1935 - May 29, 2018
James ''Bo'' Corder, age 82, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 in North Little Rock. Bo was born October 17, 1935 in Helena to the late James and Maureen Corder. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, President of Maple Hill Cemetery and served actively as a fund raiser for DeSoto School. Bo worked for Helena Chemical for 36 years.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Nancy; son, Kenneth James (Jenie) of Cabot; daughter, Karen Hesch (Marty) of Jonesboro; eight grandchildren, Clayton ''C.J.'' Corder (Brittany), Meredith Murphy (Neil), Ty Winters, Tristan Winters, Teagan Hesch, Marlee James, Libby James and Nick James; two great-grandchildren, Kaylee Corder and Laken Murphy; and a host of other family and friends.
Bo was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Maureen Corder; son, James Stallings ''Wee Bo'' Corder; and sister, Janice Wallace.
A funeral service for Bo Corder will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, June 1, 2018 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation will be prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. until service time. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Helena. Brother Adam Rowland will officiate.
Pallbearers are David Gregory, Brooks Turner, Steven Cannon, Louis Hardman, Bobby Bradberry, Alan Hargraves and Buddy Wheeler. Honorary pallbearers are his grandsons and employees of Helena Chemical Company.
Memorials may be made to Maple Hill Cemetery, 302 Cherry Street, Helena, AR. 72342 or DeSoto School, 497 Thunderbird Drive, West Helena, AR. 72390.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
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12 Condolence(s)
Wilma Mansfield
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Oh sweet Nancy! I am so sorry for the passing of Bo! I am also happy to know he is with the Lord and there will be a happy reunion to look forward to. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Praying for peace and comfort from our Heavenly Father at this season of your life. Much love! Wilma
Kelvin Bailey
Friday, June 1, 2018
I will miss so much Uncle Bo.
Kay Clark Calderone
Friday, June 1, 2018
Nancy
I was reading the obituary for Jeremy Speck and saw the one for your husband. I send you my deepest sympathies and pray the peace of God surrounds you.
Take care of yourself my friend.
God Bless you,
Kay Clark Calderone
Larry Johnston
Friday, June 1, 2018
Sorry to hear of the loss of Bo. Always enjoyed him coming into the Barber Shop on Plaza Street and talking to him. Praying that God will give you and your family peace and comfort through this.
Steve and Joan Jennings
Friday, June 1, 2018
Mrs. Nancy,
I am so sorry to hear of Bo’s passing. I haven’t seen either of you in about 15 years. Time has gone by too fast. Bo was the toughest man I think I ever met and the toughest I have ever worked for. Although at times hard on me, he taught me how to work when I needed it most in my life. I respected his work ethic and the value he put on people. He was always the first to send food or visit someone in time of need. Over the years I have bragged on him often to people that didn’t know him. He was also my friend as well as my boss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are unable to attend the funeral due to other obligations.
Steve and Joan
Traci Moneymaker
Friday, June 1, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers for your family and many friends. Mr Bo was so sweet, and funny, always kind. God bless.. Tim and Traci
David & BJ Gregory
Friday, June 1, 2018
Nancy and Family,
We want to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your sweet Bo. David and Bo enjoyed a deep friendship over the years and he will be missed daily. We pray you will find peace and comfort in God's arms today and in the days ahead. We are truly sorry for your loss.
David & BJ
Kotton & Annie Guest
Friday, June 1, 2018
So sorry for you loss. Praying for you, Mrs. Nancy, and the rest of the family. May God bring you comfort during your moments of grief.
Johnny & Janie Jones
Friday, June 1, 2018
Bo was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed and remembered. Love and prayers sent to you Nancy and kids.
Curtis & Vicky Crisp
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Ms. Nancy and Family, so sad to hear of Bo passing away. Bo would come by and we would reminisce about Duck Hunts, at Mud Lake, & Big Creek, with my Grand Daddy COBB, (Papa Cobb to Bo) Mr. Turk, Vernon and many others some I never knew,, and there were the Fishing Trips to Mud Lake, Bo always enjoyed. Our Prayers are with you and Family.
Billei sue Rohrscheib
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Henry and I loved this sweet man, and we know he will be missed by everyone that was blessed to have him in their life. Please know we will keep you all in our prayers as you go through this sad time. Sweet memories of him will help you with your pain. Love you, Henry and Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Lynette Burt Murphy
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Nancy:
I am so sad and sorry to see this loss. Bo was always so much fun. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.