of Bauxite, AR
June 21, 1930 - August 2, 2013
Euell Franklin ''Jabo'' Edmonson, 83, of Bauxite, passed away at his home Friday, August 2, 2013. He was born on June 21, 1930 in Bauxite to the late David Frank and Alice Henthorne Edmonson. Mr. Edmonson was a sign painter and wildlife artist and was one of the first 5 inducted into the Bauxite Sports Hall of Fame. He was a member of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church and the Bauxite Old Timers.
Besides his parents he was also preceded in death by two brothers, D. F. and Bill Edmonson.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Bobbie Broadway Edmonson of Bauxite; daughter, Melissa Moix (Richard); two granddaughters, Megan Cassil (Steven) and Molly Moody (Blake), and a great grandson who was the light of his life, Jamie Cassil. He was also survived by brothers, Leon of Benton, Bob and Thurman of Bauxite, Phillip of Bryant, Randy of Prattsville, Lynn of Traskwood, and David of Glen Rose, and sisters, Helen Ward of Keyser, West Virginia, Ruby Ridgeway of North Little Rock, Verna Land of Kansas, Margie Ladd of Sheridan, Mickie White of El Dorado, Linda Hardin of Hot Springs, and Mary Abels of Bauxite.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 5, 2013 at Sharon Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Hamilin and Rev. Kim Hammer officiating. Interment will follow in Bauxite Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Lucas Nalley, Doyle Nalley, Jason Smith, Ray Moix, Alex Kehress, and Justin Broadway. All of Mr. Edmonson's coffee drinking buddies are honorary pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) in Benton.
The family would like to thank the Saline Memorial Hospice staff for their tender loving care.
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22 Condolence(s)
Bettie Ethridge
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Melissa and Mrs. Edmonson, I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Edmonson's passing. I had to smile when I read that all of his coffee drinking buddies were honorary pall bearers. I remember him as a very hard working family man and a very talented artist. I know Mr. Edmonson will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Bettie (Ethridge) Casey
Rick & Sherri Land
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
julie mahan tucker
Monday, August 5, 2013
My dear Bobbie,
I just heard about Jabo. I am sorry about your loss. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
J.T. and Alice Lawrence
Monday, August 5, 2013
You will be missed so much. I will miss hearing all your stories. (Even though I know sometimes the tales were a little tall.) I will always remember you talking to me when my Dad had his surgery and what you said. You have no idea what that ment to me and how much it eased my mind. Love you bunches and will miss you until we meet again. Love you Uncle Jabo!!!!
Andrea Edmonson
Monday, August 5, 2013
Uncle Jabo will be missed by all who knew him.
David and Recia Edmonson
Monday, August 5, 2013
Jabo will be truly missed, but his memory holds a dear place in our hearts. Our prayers are with you all. May the peace that only God can give be your comfort.
Charley & Pat Stuckey
Monday, August 5, 2013
Remembering the stories, hunts, good times spent with Jabo.... "Cuz" as he called Charley speaks of him often and always with kindness, respect and down right fun - growing up and living in Bauxite. Charley says he will "See him on the other side". Heaven is a brighter place today with Jabo there. May you all find comfort in his memory, our thoughts and prayers are with you, the family.
In God's Love,
Charley & Pat
mitchmcdonald
Monday, August 5, 2013
I was very sorry to hear of your loss.....Jabo was one of our coaches in Legion ball at Bryant in the mid 60's and has been a friend since then-- as are all the Edmonson brothers...They do not come any better...,,,Mitch McDonald
Robert & Judy Young
Monday, August 5, 2013
Bobbie and family,
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. May God continue to wrap His arms around you and give you comfort and peace.
Robert & Judy (Wright-Sheridan) Young
MarySue Caple Balkey
Sunday, August 4, 2013
To the Family and all the friends of Jabo I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear loved one and your good friend. My brother, Earl Caple, was very fond of his friend, Jabo Edmonson. My prayer for all of you is for God to hold you close in His loving arms and help you with your sorrow and grief. RIP, Jabo.
Phil and Sandi Harris
Sunday, August 4, 2013
To the Edmonson Family, our prayers and thoughts are with you. Jabo was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by all that knew him. God Bless
Ann Peterson Hudson & Carolyn Hudson Alexander
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Dennis Harrington
Sunday, August 4, 2013
What a FABULOUS man to know and be associated with while here on earth! Words fail right now, but please know you all are prayed for and lifted in support as you grieve, as you recall all the smiles Jabo helped us all to have! Bless you all and thank you, Jabo, for everything positive you gave to us and being a powerful, truly genuine example to all you came in contact with.
Vicki
Sunday, August 4, 2013
So sad to hear about the loss of uncle Jabo my prayers are with all the family
Clyde Orender
Sunday, August 4, 2013
So sorry to learn of my old pal and running mate from yester years. I think of all the good times we had when we lived within a stone's throw from one anotherj Jabo we will miss you sorely and look forward to meeting you again in heaven..
Alan Moix
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Jabo was a great and kind man. He was so full of energy and such a joy to be around, he made everyone feel like family. He will be greatly missed!
Susie (Brooks) Rozell
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Dear Bobbie,
I was so sorry to hear of Jabo's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this great time of sorrow.
With Love, Susie
Cathy Smart Fletcher
Saturday, August 3, 2013
I'm sure Jabo has already been telling some long tall fish story in heaven!!! What a character & what a great man!!! He will be missed! Please know you are all in our thoughts & prayers!!
Love to you all!
Larry, David & Caryn Smart
Tony & Cathy Fletcher
Melba Shepard
Friday, August 2, 2013
Bauxite has lost a giant of a man. How blessed we all were to have had him in our lives. My thoughts and prayers are with Bobbie and the other family members.
Beverly Edmonson
Friday, August 2, 2013
We love you Uncle Jabo. We will miss you and our monthly breakfast mornings together. Please smile over us and keep an eye on us down here. You will be missed dearly.
Ben and Beverly Edmonson
Beverly Edmonson
Friday, August 2, 2013
We love you Uncle Jabo. We will miss you and our monthly breakfast mornings together. Please smile over us and keep an eye on us down here. You will be missed dearly.
Ben and Beverly Edmonson
Ola Bramlett
Friday, August 2, 2013
To all of the Edmonson families,
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God will comfort each of you during this time of sadness.
God Bless each of you
Ola and Jim Bramlett