Elijah Floyd Wadkins

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Roller Coffman Funeral Home
923 Hwy 65 N
Marshall, AR  72650
Saturday, May 30, 2015
6:00-8:00 PM
Service Schedule
Roller Coffman
923 Hwy. 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
Sunday, May 31, 2015
2:00 PM
Cemetery
Marshall Memorial Gardens
Highway 27 North
Marshall, AR  72650
Memorial Contributions
The Gideons International
Marshall Camp
PO Box 1305
Marshall, AR  72650
Elijah Floyd Wadkins

of Marshall, AR

February 1, 1939 - May 29, 2015

In Celebration: Elijah ''Floyd'' Wadkins, age 76, of Marshall, Arkansas, passed from this life Friday, May 29, 2015 at Hospice House in Harrison, Arkansas. He was born February 1, 1939, the son of ''Lige'' and Lola Wadkins.

Floyd had worked for the Arkansas Forestry Commission as a forest ranger for 30 years, and a cattle farmer for all his life. He served on the Marshall School Board for 5 years; and he belonged to the Gideons for about 20 years. He was an active member and leader of the Martin Box Mennonite Brethren Church. All of his service to others was an expression of his deep faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. He loved his family, and a special joy in his latter years was deer hunting with his grandchildren.

Floyd is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and one sister.
Survivors are: his beloved wife of 57 years, Janice; two sons, Elijah and Mark, and one daughter, Lynette Brenaman; eight grandchildren, Seth, Elijah, Caleb, Luke, Kylee, Kyle, Kayla, and Kole; two great-grandchildren, Lynlei, and Justin; three sisters, Joyce Carey, Beulah Meehan, and Anna Freeman.

Services for Elijah Floyd Wadkins will be 2:00 PM Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Rev. J. E. Wadkins officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 8:00 PM Saturday, May 30, 2015. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens, Marshall, Arkansas.

Pallbearers will be Seth Brenaman, Elijah Wadkins, Caleb Brenaman, Eddie Carey, Bob Carey, Stan Freeman, Joe Meehan, and Keith Meehan. Honorary pallbearers are Martin Box Church members, Searcy County Gideons, and brothers-in-law. At the family's request in lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Gideons International, Marshall Camp, PO Box 1305, Marshall, AR 72650.


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Rick and Janice Horton
Marshall,
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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. Special expressions of sympathy to Seth and Caleb in the loss of your grandfather.

Donna Mc Gee
Houston, TX
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Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Janice,
I am saddened to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Donna Beavers McGee

Greg Gibson
Harrison, AR
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Tuesday, June 2, 2015

So sorry for your loss I enjoyed talking to Floyd and doing business with him.Rejoicing that he is now in Heaven .Greg Gibson from Harrison Auto Salvage.

Nancy Jones
Marshall, AR
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Monday, June 1, 2015

Praying for the family. Wishing all comfort and peace during this time of sorrow. He will be missed by many. God be with you. Nancy

Bobby
, AR
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Monday, June 1, 2015

Dear Family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. John 17:3

Brenda Lewis
Timbo, AR
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Sunday, May 31, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. May you be comforted during this time.

Darlene Schram Fowler
, AR
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Saturday, May 30, 2015

Janice, JE, Lynette and Mark, I am so sorry to hear that Floyd has passed away. I know you will all miss him Dearly as I do also. Helen called me this afternoon and informed me of his passing. I viewed the Video here and all the pictures are beautiful memories I am sure. The ridge will not be the same without him. Think of you often and all the singing and preaching and teaching there at Martin Box . My Sympathy to the family and all the Grandchildren.

Bill Olson
Batesville, AR
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Saturday, May 30, 2015

J.E. And Marty,
Our sympathies are with you, the boys and the rest of your family. Keeping you in prayer.

Bill, Hayes, Peyton and Will Olson

Delpha & William
Conway,
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Saturday, May 30, 2015

Sorry for the lost of a good man. Prayers to all the family. He sure will be missed.

Jeremy
Hallsville,
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Saturday, May 30, 2015

Janice and family, we are sorry for your loss and send prayers and healing to you and your family. He will be dearly missed. With love and many prayers from the Winn Family, Allen, Rena, Chanda & Jeremy & wife Diana and Anna Dean Freeman and Lora Freeman.

Kim Bailey
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Saturday, May 30, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. No matter how long they are with us, the pain we experience when we lose a loved one in death is difficult to deal with. Please rely on God during this time and on the promises set out in his word, such as seeing them again on a Paradise earth where sickness and death will be a thing of the past. (Revelation 21:4; Acts 24:15) May these promises and others bring comfort and hope to your heart.

Mary Harris
Marshall, AR
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Friday, May 29, 2015

So sorry for your loss . My prayers and thoughts are with your family. May God wrap his arms around each of you and carry you through this sad time.

Kenneth and Janet Rainbolt
Marshall, AR
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Friday, May 29, 2015

Janice and family: We were so sorry to hear of Floyd's passing. We really liked Floyd. He was a fine Christian man. He will be missed by all. You are in our prayers.