of Mountain Home, AR
October 10, 1946 - June 28, 2015
Man of God, husband, father, grandfather, fisherman, mechanic, and cook. All of these are words that are used to describe a man who will be inexplicably missed. His love for all, his compassion for everyone, and what his life exemplified will be the legacy his friends and family will cherish.
Ray Lynn Blevins age, 68 went to meet his Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2015.
Lynn was born to the late William Arnold ''Pete'' and Juanita Blevins in Batesville, Arkansas on October 10, 1946. Growing up Lynn was one of 5, including his twin Roy Glen. In the late 60's Lynn joined the United States Navy and proudly served his country in Vietnam. Lynn was awarded three medals of accommodation. The Nation Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. After returning home from Vietnam Lynn began working for his parents at Pete's Cleaners. Lynn married the love of his life, Carol in 1968 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. A short time later Lynn and Carol bought Pete's Cleaners from Lynn's parents and have been running it faithfully in Mtn. Home ever since. Lynn was an impressive cook famous for his cherry dumplings, cooking many meals for more than just his family. He was active in his church for over 65 years. Lynn sang in the choir but more than that, he participated in the Spokesman Quartet. He was an Upward Basketball Volunteer, where he helped every Saturday morning, making biscuits and gravy and chocolate chip cookies for the masses. Lynn was a compassionate person always giving his time for others.
A service honoring the life of Lynn will be held 11 A.M. Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at First Baptist Church of Mtn. Home with Reverend Dr. Tad Rogers officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 from 5 7 p.m. at Roller Funeral Home as well as one hour prior to service time at the church. Military honors will be by the United States Navy.
Pallbearers for Lynn will be John Barnes, Ron Kincade, Eddie Goodwin, Jeep Chick, Jimmy Venters, Barney Larry, Robert Nelson and Don Rosa. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of Pete's Cleaners, Kincade's Sunday School class, and the members of the First Baptist Church Choir.
Lynn is survived by his wife Caroline ''Carol'' Jean Blevins of 47 years; his son: Travis Blevins; his daughter: Tarina (Kevin) Bodenhamer; his mother: Juanita Blevins of Columbia, TN; four grandsons: Derek and Kyle Bodenhamer, Dalton and Dakota Blevins; two granddaughters: Mica and Mariah Blevins all of Mtn. Home, AR; three brothers: Arnold (Louise) Blevins of Hollister, MO., Glen (Suella) Blevins of Sherwood, AR., and Alan Blevins of Columbia, TN; one sister: Karen Aigner of Franklin, TN; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church for the purchase of lawn equipment for maintenance.
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27 Condolence(s)
Ruth Mears
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
So sorry for your loss Carol and your family we will him,
Ginnie Hudson
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
My prayers are with the Blevin family in this great loss. Lynn was one I counted as a friend in our choir at First Baptist Church. He and his beautiful tenor voice will be greatly missed by all.
May God comfort his family in this loss.
Sincerely in Christian Love,
Ginnie Hudson
DW
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
So sorry for your loss. May the words spoken at John 5:28,29 be of comfort to your family at this time.
Earnest and Allene Perry
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Our deepest sympathies go out to your family. We will miss him. You remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Larry & Brenda
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Brenda and I were saddened to learn of Lynn's passing. We're on the road in South Dakota and won't be able to make it back for the services. I've been singing beside Lynn since we were high school, and all of those years in choir. I'll miss his sweet voice and pure spirit.
Kathi Hensley
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Carol, I only got to sing in the choir with Lyn for a short time, as I'm a new member, but he blessed me so with his specials & his friendly smile. So sorry for your loss.
Chuck and Cheryl (Crofoot) Knapp
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
We are so sorry for your family's loss. We have been richly blessed by Lynn's God-given gift of song, and we will miss hearing his beautiful voice on Sunday mornings. We will continue to lift your family up in our prayers.
Jerry Van Rheeden
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
My condolences to the Blevins family. Sorry to hear of your loss.
Tricia Taylor
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed. God bless.,
Linda Wise Blevins Moore
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Dear Carol, Travis and Tarina,
My heart is broken for you. I cherish the memories so many years ago. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joe Bodenhamer
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Rob & Carmen Iversen
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Dear Carol and the Blevins family,
So sorry to hear of Lynn's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Donella DePriest Dulworth
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort for all of you from the DePriest family.
Lynn&Sue
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Dear Alan&Blevins family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We wish that we could be with you during this time but are unable. Just know that our prayers for you will continue.
Lynn&Sue Roller Jenkins
Linda Rhein
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Carol and family, My heart hurts for you at this time but I know our God is a big God and he will wrap all of you in His arms and carry you through this difficult time. I admired Lynn for his Godly life and his quiet and gentle spirit. I always enjoyed talking with him and he always had a cheery greeting. I am sure the choir in heaven is blessed by his beautiful voice. He truly will be missed by so many. My love and prayers go out to all of you.
Allene Parnell
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
So Sorry. He was a wonderful man. HONOR TO HAVE KNOWN HIM. Prayers for the family. GOD BLESS
Sherray (Causey) Shipley
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
So sad this morning to hear of your loss, Carol, Travis and Tarina. He was a very good man and you were blessed to share his life. May God's strength carry you through this difficult time.
Paula Roddy
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
so very sorry for your loss
I do remember him from my time in Mtn Home
Sincere sympathy
Paula Roddy
Bonnie Attwood
Monday, June 29, 2015
Carol and kids, I know how broken your hearts are right now, and I can only tell you how truly sorry I am. Our God has wide shoulders so lean on him during this difficult time.
Joyce Taylor
Monday, June 29, 2015
Condolences to Carol and the Blevins family. Lynn will be missed by all Love and prayers to help you through this time
Max and Velma Cotter
Monday, June 29, 2015
My heart if broken to know that I have lost a classmate of 12 years. Even in school, you were an example for others. I have ask God to wrap his arms around Carol and the family to help them find comfort during the difficult time. May God Bless each of you.
Marilyn Roberts
Monday, June 29, 2015
Carol, Love you and your family. Praying daily for all of you! So very sorry!
MarilynRoberts
Paula Bodenhamer
Monday, June 29, 2015
Sending prayers for comfort and peace for all of you. So sorry for your loss.
Charlene
Monday, June 29, 2015
So very sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort for all of your family!
Janet Osmon
Monday, June 29, 2015
We send our love to you Carol and your family.
Janet Osmon
Pamela Turner
Monday, June 29, 2015
Sorry to hear about your loss. Tarina, My thoughts are with you and your family.
ralph harrison
Monday, June 29, 2015
You will be missed but you are in a better place.