of Oark, AR
May 27, 1948 - November 5, 2008
Jeffrey Eric Levin,60, of Oark, Arkansas, died Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at home.
He was a retired attorney, who also devoted his years to organic gardening, his farm and family. He had a passion for the study of history, for baseball, and fly-fishing.
Born in Brooklyn, New York on May 27, 1948, Mr. Levin graduated with a degree in business from Syracuse University in 1970. He then received a Juris Doctor from American University in Washington, DC. He served as a Vista volunteer in Silver City, NM and practiced law with the Northern New Mexico Legal Services in Taos. After moving to Arkansas in 1976, Mr. Levin practiced law at Northwest Arkansas Legal Services in Fayetteville, and served as the legal counsel for the Arkansas State Energy Office under the Clinton administration in Little Rock from 1980-1983. Upon moving to Johnson County, Mr. Levin practiced law in Clarksville from 1985 until his retirement in 1995.
He is preceded in death by his parents Samuel Levin and Sherry Sagman Levin. His survivors include his wife; Susan Gateley Levin of Oark, Arkansas; a daughter; Jenny Levin of Oark, Arkansas; two sons; Benjamin Levin and Gabriel Levin both of Oark, Arkansas; a brother; Michael Levin and wife, Debbie of New York; a number of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 10, 2008 at the Raymond-Mungar Memorial Chapel at the University of the Ozarks, Clarksville, Arkansas. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Yale Cemetery, Yale, Arkansas. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Sunday at Roller-Cox Funeral Home, Clarksville, Arkansas. Rev. Marci Ward and Rev. Nancy Benson-Nicol officating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nature Conservancy or the Clarksville Boys Club.
Pallbearers: Bill Higgins, Larry Driver, Doug Strubel, Wade Gateley, David Gateley, Paul Gateley; Honorary Pallbearers: Benjamin Levin, Gabriel Levin, Michael Levin, Larry Taub, Steve Driver, and Jesse Martinez.
Roller-Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville, Arkansas in charge of arrangements.
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37 Condolence(s)
Robin Gay Wakeland
Sunday, February 7, 2010
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Gregory and Monica Freeman
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Susan, We did know your husband,but he was a part of your life, he must have been a wounderful husband and father. May God hold your hand and help you through till you can carry on in time. Be strong and Bless you.
Clinton, Genevieve, Clinton Jr. and William Boen
Friday, November 14, 2008
all who knew you, will always remember you with a
smile and good thoughts.
you will be remembered always, and just saying good-
by for now, until we meet with you again
Laura Kennedy
Friday, November 14, 2008
Susan, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family that you will have peace and strength throughout.
Love, Laura
Cathi
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Susan, Ben and family,
We heard about your great loss from Silvia and we are with you in our thoughts with our sincere sympathy.
May God bless your whole family and give you strength for this sorrowful time.
With all our respect greet
Cathi and Georg Stemberger from Lienz, Austria
Janis Wagner-Holt
Thursday, November 13, 2008
I was really sorry to hear about your husband. I know words do not help at this time, but you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Think of the good times and that will help you get through this. May God be with you. You are such a great doctor and person. You can only go through one day at a time. Just know that there are many people who love and care about you, along with appreciate you................Janis Wagner-Holt.
Melody Johnson
Thursday, November 13, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you can draw comfort from your family and friends at this time. I will pray for you all.
God Bless you!
Cathy McGuire
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Susan, Rual and I have had you in our prayers, we think so very much of you, If we can help you in anyway please let us know. Remember my family as we lost My nephew ( Marilyn's son )
John & Debbie Beaupre
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Jeff was a wonderful man that we had the pleasure of knowing for many years and had the utmost respect for. We saw him just a couple of weeks ago and got to talk to him for a while after not seeing him for a couple of years. We will always cherish that conversation. He will be deeply missed and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Jane Darr and Chuck Orvis
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Dear Ben,
Chuck and I hold you and your family in our thoughts and prayers at this time of great loss and sadness.
May God be with you.
Larry and Lori (Norwood) Gilbert
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Susan, Ben, Jenny and Gabe, I am at a loss for words as I know so many are. I just received Jeff's card for mom and I know he loved her and all of us. My heart goes out to you all but I also know that you are a strong family and that you will get through this. I have so many wonderful memories of Jeff from over the years and I guess that your family was one of the first that I met when I moved here and I just want you to know that we love you all and that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your family is beautiful in all ways and I know that Jeff was very proud of all of you. He will be missed by many but I am so thankful for having known him and that he was a part of our life. We love you all and please know that if there is ever anything we can do for you we are only a phone call away, Larry, Lori and family
Junior & Kim Crow
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Ben and Family, We are so sorry for your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry we could not make it to the service. If you need anything you just have to call us. Love, Kim & Junior
Krugers
Monday, November 10, 2008
Susan, Jenny, Gabe, and Ben: May God grant you the strength and the peace that you must have at this time, and may He send the same strength and peace to you from the mountain and the streams--even "in a single blade of grass". We love you.
Diana and Jim
Phillip W. Sexton
Monday, November 10, 2008
Jeff was a good lawyer and helped me through a tough time, but he as a better friend. Someone you were glad you ran in to, an easy smile and a good word. I am sorry for you loss. My prayers for your comfort go out to the Levin family. God Bless you.
The Boze Family
Monday, November 10, 2008
We are sorry for your loss. Jeff is a great guy and he will be very well missed, and we will keep you in our prayers.
Priscilla (Adams) Skaggs
Monday, November 10, 2008
Words can not express how sorry I am to hear of Jeff's passing. He was such a good person & he gave so much to his community. He served on the school board and stood up for what he thought was best for our small school & we (as students) appreciated his voice. You guys bought the farm next to my grandparents place and Jeff was so good to them - I will never forget that about him. They thought the world of him and recently when I saw him, he told me how much he missed them...and sadly now, it is him that we will miss. You are in our thoughts & prayers and I can only hope that you realize how proud he was of his family & how much that he loved you all. Cherish the memories, because I know that you all have wonderful ones stored away in your hearts, and he will live on forever with you. Love, Priscilla (Adams) Skaggs
Janice Dickerson
Monday, November 10, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss, you all are in my prayers.
Stephen Outlaw
Monday, November 10, 2008
enjoyed working with him, so sorry for your lost---i know how proud he was of your home and your place on the little mulberry---will think of him offen, Steve Outlaw ---mulberry-hide-away---
Sherlene Ragsdale
Monday, November 10, 2008
We Would like to take This Time To Tell You How Sorry We are to Here About jeff's Passing our Thoughts And prayers Are With You. ( The Ragsdale Family)
Jim Wiltgen
Monday, November 10, 2008
Gabe, I am really sorry to hear of your father's passing. I know that he was really proud of you and told me how much he cared about you when we talked a couple of weeks ago. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Louise Halsey
Monday, November 10, 2008
Susan, Ben, Jenny and Gabe-I have been thinking of you and of Jeff and all the history that we have shared. I regret that I could not be there in person at this time. I hope we can gather during the Christmas holidays and share time together. Take care of yourselves and know that I am thinking of you. I hope to talk with you soon, Susan.
Sincerely, Louise
Missy (Case) Bridges and family
Monday, November 10, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Missy (Case), Roger, Cory, and Cassie Bridges
Pam Archuleta
Monday, November 10, 2008
Susan: I must say I was totally floored when I read of Jeff's passing. I only found out today. I keep going back in my mind to all the baseball games and practices we attended together. How both of our sons played together and Justus and Jenny were friends. Words escape me as I search my heart looking for the right ones to comfort you. I can't imagine your pain and grief. You and Jeff were always the model parents and you have always been a model friend. Please know that I am praying for you, Gabe, Ben, and Jenny. If you ever need me, just call and I will be there. I know if the situation were reversed, it would be true. I would have gone to the funeral if I had known in time. May God hold you and keep you all in his love. Jeff was a great man and I know he will be missed by everyone who had the chance to know him. Sincerely, Pam &Ron Archuleta
Don Sharp
Monday, November 10, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Jeff Levin. I was a teacher and principal at Oark when he was on the school board there and my son Matt was in Mrs. Gilmore's room with Ben. I had a lot of respect for Jeff' and his approach to public service. He was always level headed and was someone who truly loved his family. May God comfort and care for Jeff's loved ones.
Sincerely,
Don Sharp, Superintendent
Cotter Public Schools
Jon Brandon Turner
Monday, November 10, 2008
My prayers are with you as you face each tomorrow. I happened upon you as you faced the toughest day of your life. I have to believe that God led me to that mountain at that partiular time for a reason...maybe to comfort you during your loss. For whatever reason it was, my life will never be the same.
You will remain in my prayers and forever in my thoughts.
Brandon
Karen and Roger Frizzell
Monday, November 10, 2008
We are so sorry about your loss. We all liked and respected Jeff very much. He will be missed greatly.
Billy and Mary Keith
Monday, November 10, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers
are with you and your family.
Jamie Sjo
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Susan-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children during this difficult time.
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Tim and Lisa Vanderford
Sunday, November 9, 2008
All our love and prayers we extend to Jeff's family both now and in the days to come. He will be greatly missed by all in the community. Love, Lisa and Tim
Carl Easley
Sunday, November 9, 2008
To The Levin Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Carl Easley
Shane and Kalinda Murphy
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Susan - I am so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kenny Goff
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Susan- I am grieved to read of your husband's passing. You and your family must be brokenhearted.
I wish I could attend the memorial service but I will be unable. I will make a contribution to the Nature Conservancy in Jeffery's name.
May you all have His Peace that passes our understanding during this time.
with affection and sympathy
Kenny Goff
email me when you can.
Dan Hudson
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Susan and family. My deepest regards for you and your family during these tragic times. I first met Jeff during our idealistic anti-nuclear Dogwood Alliance days. He was a good man and I always held great respect for him and his philosophical leanings. My best advice to you and your family is to always remember 'what was' as opposed to the what ifs. Life is a blessing and you had the the good fortune to know and love a truly good man. Dan
Harold and Rachel johnson
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rachel Johnson
Peggy and Glenn Hixson
Saturday, November 8, 2008
To The Levin Family - We just received the tragic news of Jeff's death and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Willie Benson
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Jeff was a kind, funny, and very motivated man who I will always remember in good light. When I was a child, Jeff and his family fed and opened their doors to me way more than I'm sure was convenient and I will never forget that benevolence. He will be very missed. My condolences go out to Gabe, Jenny, Ben, and Susan.
Marc Muncy
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Where do the words come from to express how Tina, Ragan and I feel? Our hearts are heavy and our eyes are damp with tears. Susan, Jeff and you were such an ideal couple...just as a married pair should be. Ben, Jenny and Gabe, you should know that whenever your father and I were engaged in a conversation about baseball, growing up in New York, fishing, traveling or anything, the subject always ended up with one or all of you. Why? Because you were the focus of his life. Gabe, Ragan is devastated. She said to me, "How sad. Gabe and his dad were so close." If my fate were the same as Jeff's, I couldn't think of a greater compliment than for one of her friends to say the same about Ragan and me. With all the deadbeat fathers in this world, why was one of the great ones taken before he had the privilege to live to a ripe, old age? I wish I had an answer for you. All four of you will think of Jeff every day that you live. I know your memories will be sweet, and I know that for a long time they will be very sad. Children, he raised you to be gifted and strong. You will do well, I know, because you are his offspring. We, too, are sad, and we want you to know that we will be at your service to do whatever you ask of us. We love you very much. I am so sorry.