of Barling, AR
October 11, 1954 - May 26, 2014
Johnny R. McCarley, 59 of Barling, Arkansas passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014 in Barling. He was born on October 11, 1954 in Port Lavaca, Texas to his parents Sterling Steele and Lawanda Violet (Walker) McCarley. He worked in the oilfield for over 38 years as a Driller and Tool Man and was a member of First Baptist Church in Paris.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Sterling and Lawanda McCarley and one brother Steele Lavelle McCarley.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Laura McCarley of Fort Smith; four daughters, Melanie Blasingame and husband Daniel of Fort Smith, Melissa McCarley and Adam Hurt of Morrilton, Maura Blasingame and husband Richard of Van Buren and Mariah McCarley and Kenneth Elliot of Fort Smith; two sons, Matthew McCarley and Hollee King of Fort Smith and Micheal McCarley of Fort Smith; one brother, Steve McCarley and wife LaTresa of Branch; two nephews Michael and Mitchell McCarley and nineteen grandchildren.
Family will be holding a Memorial Service on Sunday, June 22 at 3:00 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Paris, Arkansas. Everyone is welcome to come out and share your memories of Johnny.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
I went to school with John. We were good friends I was the one that got him his first job in the oil field.. Lost contact with him for a few years. I will get to see him in Heaven. Sorry for your great loss! May God Bless
I am sorry to hear of John's passing we graduated high school in 73. My memories of him are good ones he always had a smile on his face when i would see him and he was very kind to me. I remember him in his number 30 football jersey he will be missed very much. My prayers to all of his family.
So sorry to hear of Johns passing. Mike Dede PettigrewDylan Odom
Prayers for all the family, John used to give me a ride home from school when I was a sophomore at Paris High School. He was a senior who didn't mind being bugged by an underclassman. Good guy....
John and I were good friends while growing up in Paris. I was saddened to hear of his passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.