of Cabot, AR
September 2, 1951 - January 24, 2018
Loy Gene Dewey, 66, of Clinton, Arkansas passed away, Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Loy was born September 2, 1951 to G C and Shirley Dewey of Clinton, Arkansas. He graduated from Scotland High School in 1969. Loy then served in the Arkansas National Guard and later graduated from Arkansas Law Enforcement Academy. He went on to become the Chief of Police in Clinton, Arkansas and owned and operated Loy Dewey Trucking and Excavation Company, also in Clinton. He was a member of Patterson Lodge #111, actively participated in The Clinton Jaycees, and professionally served as the President of the Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police. He lived a life of service and his heart was always the happiest when he was helping people in need. He loved to laugh, feel loved and make others feel loved, to lend a kind ear or a hug to someone he felt needed him. He was always a loving father, son, brother, public servant, and above all, a child of God. God and his family mattered the most to him. His genuine and giving spirit was felt by all who knew him.
Loy is preceded in death by his parents, G.C. and Shirley Dewey of Clinton, Arkansas.
Loy is survived by two children, his daughter, Lori Ann Lindsey and husband Gregory Lindsey of Washington, D.C. and his son Lane Housley and wife Nikki Housley of Greenbrier, Arkansas; their mother Susan Dewey-Kissinger of Conway, Arkansas, and his granddaughter Kenadee Faith Housley, of Greenbrier Arkansas; Two siblings, sister Yolanda Tipton and husband John Tipton of Little Rock, Arkansas, and brother Gary Dewey and wife Jan Dewey of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, along with many nieces, nephews, and beloved extended family.
A celebration of his life service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, 1902 Highway 65 South, Clinton, Arkansas, 72031. Reverend Danny Brown will be officiating. Anyone who knew him is encouraged to attend and share fond memories with the family and the community. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the Renewal Ranch Recovery Program at the following address:
Renewal Ranch
P.O. Box 11128
Conway, AR 72034.
or you can visit www.renewalranch.org
For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Loy. He was a nice person and will be missed. I will Remember him in Prayer.
Loy did lots for me when he hauled for Agri Co-op in Morrilton. He, J D, Mark and Lane kept us going. Great guy!!
Intended to come to the celebration, but had it in my mind it was at 2:00. and it's already after 11:00. Loy is finally at peace. He, JD and I had many a good time together. I miss those times . RIP Loy and JD till I come to meet you.
Lori and Lane, We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Loy. My prayers are with you all. May the Lord give you all comfort & peace.
Proud to call him my friend! Such a kind and generous guy. So sorry for your loss
Gary, Lori and Lane,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. This was really sad news to hear. Loy was a good man and a dear friend that Bob, Andy and I really thought a lot of. He would help anyone that needed help.
Bob and Shirley Waller
Andy Price
Gary, I am so sorry for your loss. Remember him from when we were all kids. It looks like he lived a life of love and service.
So sorry to hear this. My family thought a lot of Loy. My brother (J.D. Payne) worked with him for several years.
Our prayers and comforting thoughts for the family.
Loy was like my 2nd Dad, love him dearly and wil cherish all the memories of him wil always wish I had one more visit I searched for him for the past year last time I saw him we 2 stepped to Silver Wings RIP LOY u and Dad have a ball in heaven racing, driving peterbilts, politicking, n being the great Men U are â¤ï¸
Sorry for your lose. we had a lot of good time when we were teenagers. I will miss him very much.
So sorry to hear about Loy. Prayers for the family.
Gary, Lane and Lori So sorry to hear of Loy's passing. Jack and I thought of Loy as family. Prayers and blessings. Jo and Cindy
Prayers for all.
So sorry for your loss, prayers for you all.
Gary, Lori and Lane , so sad to hear of Loy's passing . Loy and Willie were friends for many years . I know his last year's were hard for him and now he is at rest . God Bless all of you and your families .
So sorry for your loss. He was a great man loved by many.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I've know Loy my entire life and I know sometimes life is a struggle but for the great service you gave our state I salute you my friend. Go rest High on that mountain until we meet again my friend. Gods Speed: