Willis "Coke" Nalley
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Visitation
Sharon Missionary Baptist Church
402 Shenandoah Drive
Benton, AR  72019
Monday, June 15, 2015
6:00-8:00 P.M.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Sharon Missionary Baptist Church
402 Shenandoah Drive
Benton, AR  72019
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
10:00 A.M.
Cemetery
Sharon Cemetery
Shenendoah Road
Benton, AR  72019
Memorial Contributions
Memorial Contribution
Saline Memorial Hospital
23157 Hwy I-30
Hospice House
Bryant, AR  72022


Memorial Contribution
Sharon Missionary Baptist Church c/o Sharon Activity Center
23157 Hwy I-30
402 Shenandoah Drive
Benton, AR  72019
Willis "Coke" NalleyI am a Veteran.

of Benton, AR

January 30, 1930 - June 14, 2015

Willis ''Coke'' Nalley, age 85, of Benton, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Saline Memorial Hospice House in Bryant. He was born in Benton on January 30, 1930 to the late Charles and Daisy (Willis) Nalley. He was a carpenter, a saddle maker, and would trade for anything. He previously owned Nalley Saddle and Western Store and was a member of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church in the Sharon Community. He served as president over the Saline County Fair Board from 1977-1985. He loved horses, with his last rodeo endeavors being team roping.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his eleven siblings which included six brothers, Carl, Louis, Leroy, Ted, John, and Leamon Nalley, and five sisters, Elizabeth ''Babe'' McPherson, Doris Wright, Charlene Beaty, Martha Rogers, and infant, Mary Rachel Nalley.

Survivors include his wife of over sixty-seven years Bonnie (Radican) Nalley of the home; two sons, David Nalley and wife, Patsy and Darryl Nalley and wife, Jami all of Benton; one daughter, Joan Rickett and husband, Lowell of Benton; seven grandchildren, Clint Rickett and wife, Crystal, Cory Rickett and wife, Shara, Cristi Brown and husband, Clint, Bryce Nalley and wife, Alyssa, Morgan Nalley, Cody Goeman and wife, Jessica, and Lainee Whitlow and husband, Duncan; seven great-grandchildren, Ryan Coke Rickett, Marlee, and Josie Rickett, Kayla, Kloee, and Kellan Brown, and Alana Whitlow, who is due any day; numerous nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, 402 Shenandoah, Benton, AR 72019 with Bro. Glenn Tropp and Bro. Muncy Harris. Interment will follow in Sharon Cemetery. Mr. Nalley's grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation is from 6:00-8:00 P.M., Monday June 15, 2015 at the church under the care of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (315-4047).

The family would like to express their gratitude for the care given by the staff of Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House, especially from Lisa and Kristi.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House, 13157 I-30, Bryant, AR 72022 or Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, 402 Shenandoah, Benton, AR 72019 c/o The Sharon Activity Center Fund.

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Judy Young
Benton, AR
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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Robert, Judy & Sarah Young

Larry & Andrea Warner & Family
Benton, AR
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Monday, June 15, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. if there is anything we can do please let us know. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Wesley & Mary Cady
Benton, AR
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Monday, June 15, 2015

So sorry for your loss of a great man loved by so many. The Nalley family is in our prayers
Wesley & Mary Cady

MARLA LANDERS
BENTON, AR
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Monday, June 15, 2015

SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF COKE, ROD WAS VERY FOND OF HIM AND SPOKE OF HIM QUITE FREQENTLY, THANKIND HIM FOR GETTING HIM INVOLVED WITH HORSE AND THE RODEO, NOW THE TWO OF THEM CAN REMINENCE MORE THERE IN HEAVEN. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME OF A GREAT LOSS. MARLA, NATHAN AND MATT LANDERS

Peggy Smith
Hot Springs, AR
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Monday, June 15, 2015

Heaven has gained a great man. Coke will always hold a special place in my heart. Praying for the family.

Minnie Hemphill
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Sunday, June 14, 2015

Extending deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Willis Nalley. May your many warm and precious memories bring you solace and soothe your hearts. Rely continually on the GOD of all comfort as you move through this time of bereavement.