of Conway, AR
March 24, 1933 - March 28, 2017
James Fay Pew, 84, of Conway passed away March 28, 2017 in Conway Arkansas. He was born in Atkins, AR and was the son of the late Willie Pew and Betty Pew Maxwell. He was preceded in death by his wife Lou Ann Pew, granddaughter Lauren Elaine Shaw, and sister Agnes Burris.
He is survived by a son, Bentley (Angela) Pew and daughter Sarah (William) Shaw, grandchildren Samie Pew, Austin Pew, Harrison Pew, Allison Shaw, Emile Shaw, and Brandon Shaw, all of Conway, brothers Truman Pew, Ralph Pew, of Russellville, and sister Ruth Dunlap of Wichita, KS.
James Fay Pew graduated from Atkins High School. After graduation he attended Arkansas Tech University where he played football and earned a four year letterman status and received an Associate's degree in Agriculture. He then went on to join the Army and served for two years. After the Army he attended University of Arkansas and received his Bachelor's degree in Vocational Agriculture Education. Later he attended University of Arkansas and received his Master's degree in Vocational Agriculture Education and a Specialist's degree in Vocational Education.
His teaching career began in Bodcaw, AR, then moved to Lavaca, AR, as a Vocational Agriculture teacher. His next and final move was to Conway Public Schools as a teacher for ten years then was instrumental in establishing the Conway Area Career Center at Conway High School and served as the first director for the center for 22 years until his retirement.
In addition to teaching in Conway he operated the scoreboard at the Conway Public Schools football home games and the University of Central Arkansas home football games for 50 years.
After serving in the Army, he joined the Arkansas Army National Guard and served for 32 years and retired as a Master Sergeant. He was a member of the Conway Morning Optimist Club and served as President on two different occasions.
Visitation will be at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, Thursday, 6:00-8:00 PM. Funeral service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Conway, 1:00 PM, Friday, March 31, 2017 with Bro. Michael Roberts officiating. Interment following at Crestlawn Memorial Park.
Bentley and Sarah I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Be comforted in the fact that he was a wonderful and kind person, and has left a legacy that will live on. Not only in your family but with all the kids that he had an influence on.
My heartfelt condolences to your family. My prayers are with you.
Corrie Nelson
Gods Love and Grace for his Family..... Mr. Pew was a gift to all who knew him!! Godspeed Mr. Pew, you will be missed!!
Ivo and Charles
To the Pew Family, My parents, Bob and Adele Hardgrave, sure thought a lot of Mr. Pew. Deepest condolences.
Mr. Pew was such an amazing man! He always had a smile on his face & would greet us everyday. He will be greatly missed! Prayers for your family.
Sarah and Bentley,
We are so sorrow for the loss of your dad. Thinking of your family.
Mr. Pew was an amazing person. I am sorry to hear of your loss, I am keeping the family in my prayers.
Bentley and Sarah,
I'm so sorry to hear of Fay's passing. I can't find words to tell you how much he meant to me and what a positive influence he had on my life. He was my Agri/Shop teacher in high school and challenged me to do more than I believed I was capable of. He developed self confidence and a sense of fairness in me that has lasted a life time. Later on he served as my First Sergeant when I commanded the Cavalry Troop, Arkansas National Guard. I have never met a finer man than Fay. He will be missed by many. Be Thou at Peace First Sergeant. "Gary Owen". May the Perpetual Light Shine on thee.
What a blessing to have worked for such a caring
administrator for almost 20 years. I never knew a student or a member of his faculty to ever complain of unfair treatment.,
He will be missed by all that ever had the honor of knowing
our Mr. Pew.
Marvine Woodard
Dear Pew and Shaw families, We are saddened to learn of Fay's passing. I have known him for around forty years now. We have unloaded many truckloads of Christmas trees for the Conway Morning Optimist Club down through the years. He was a good man and a true friend who will be missed by many in Conway. May God bless you with peace and comfort in this difficult time.
Terribly sorry to learn of Fay's passing. Not just a good man, but a GREAT man. Always enjoyed the visits on Friday nights at the Conway High School football games and on Saturdays at the UCA games.
Bentley, My thoughts are with you in the loss of your Father.
Sarah & Bentley-
Your Dad was a fine man and good friend to many. As a fellow club member and customer years ago, I always enjoyed visiting and working with him. Sarah & I extend our condolences and prayers for all your families. We am so very sorry for your loss.
Mr. Pew was a good man and life well. So sorry for your loss and you and your family are in our prayers.
Bentley and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Pew, he was a great influence on a lot of kids as we grew into adults. Not only was he a great teacher and administrator he was a great friend and role model.
May god be with you all as you say your goodbyes.
I was so sorry to hear about Fays recent death. I got to know him, along with Lou Ann, during monthly dinners for the RAOC National Guard group. My parents, Allie and Joe Milhoan, needed help in attending so my husband and I took them, making new friends along the way. Many friends from Conway knew and admired both of your parents so I know they will be missed by many. Please know that you will all be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sorry to see Mr Pew passed.. he was a very nice guy
My thoughts & prayers are with your family... Mr. Pew was an inspiration to all his students & coworkers! He will be missed around Conway!
In Mr. Pew's backyard we built Forts and developed our pole vaulting skills with cane poles. It took a wise & fair man like Fay Pew to keep the little boys of Colonial Drive, Farris Rd & College St in line. He was a good man and one I always looked up to!
Bentley & Sarah you have GREAT parents which has made each of you GREAT parents!
College Street Kenny
Bentley & Sarah,
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please know that I will be praying for comfort for your family. Your dad was a nice man and I always enjoyed talking with him when I'd see him.
God Bless you all. Romans 8:28