Elzie Ray Vines

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Visitation Schedule
Visitation
Roller Funeral Home Chapel
1700 E. Walnut St.
Paris, AR  72855
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
6:00-8:00 P.M.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Roller Funeral Home Chapel
1700 E. Walnut St
Paris, AR  72855
Thursday, September 26, 2013
10:00 A.M.


Committal Service
Lone Valley Church of God
Hwy 88
Sims, AR  71969
Thursday, September 26, 2013
2:00 P.M.
Cemetery
Lone Valley Cemetery
Hwy 88
Sims, AR  71969
Elzie Ray VinesI am a Veteran.

of Paris, AR

June 19, 1930 - September 23, 2013

Elzie Ray Vines, 83 of Paris, Arkansas passed away on September 23, 2013 in Charleston, Arkansas. He was born on June 19, 1930 in Sims, Arkansas to his parents, John Sterling and Bessie Francis (Summitt) Vines.

Ray was raised in a farming family in Oden and Sims Arkansas. Following his high school graduation, he served in the Korean War. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from Oklahoma State University in 1955. Ray worked at a large dairy farm in Modesto California until 1962 when he created Vines Vista Dairy in Logan County, Arkansas with his brother Lendel. Ray was instrumental in assisting the dairy industry in Logan County, he helped get milk testing implemented here in addition to being an excellent dairy cow judge. He operated the dairy and row-cropped until 1982 when he opened his own trucking operation. Ray loved his work and enjoyed visiting with his many friends.

Ray is preceded in death by his parents, John Sterling and Bessie Francis (Summitt) Vines; one sister, Lester Ila Vines; and two brothers, Eldon Vines and Rayburn Vines.

Ray is survived by his daughter, Linda Mitchell and husband Les of Paris, Arkansas; sons, Kenneth Vines and wife Lisa of Paris, Arkansas and Chism Vines of Paris, Arkansas; sister, Vivian Fletcher and husband Fred of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; brother, Lendel Vines and wife Deanna of Van Buren, Arkansas; eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris officiated by Rev. Mike Smith. Burial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Lone Valley Church of God in Sims, Arkansas under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.

Pallbearers will be Jason Vines, Josh Vines, Jonathon Vines, Christian Lowery, Doug Vines and Kelby Chambers.

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16 Condolence(s)
Perry and Carol Amerine
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Wednesday, October 9, 2013


How much we loved your Dad! A good, solid Republican! We counted heavily on his support and he never let us down. Always there with enthusiasm! Just lost my Mom recently. It is hard to lose someone you love and who has been such a part of your life. Our prayers are with you.
Carol and Perry

Danika Johnson
Ozark, AR
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Thursday, September 26, 2013

Ray was a kind hearted man. When I worked at 22 food store when he came in he always had a smile and never a harsh word.You will be greatly missed! Your family will be in my prayers.... RIP Ray!

Larry & Gloria Lievsay
Paris, AR
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Thursday, September 26, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Larry always enjoyed visiting with Ray. May God bless you and keep you in perfect peace.

wayne and robin hill
paris, AR
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Thursday, September 26, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Wayne and Robin Hill

Sue McGee
Paris, AR
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Thursday, September 26, 2013

Kenny & Lisa,

I was so very sorry to hear of Ray's passing. He always had a kind word for me, every time I saw him, no matter how many years had passed since the last time we met. I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

fritz campbell
paris, AR
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Sorry for your loss

BillElsken & Sheri Turner
Paris,
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time.

Tenia (Nicholas) white
Lavaca,
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Chism's,
I'm so terribly sorry for the loss of your dad. He was a wonderful man & will be missed so much. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. Love always

Bob Parks
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Ray was our neighbor and friend. We always had a good laugh and talked about any and everything. He was always pleasant and left me with something to think about every time we had one of those farmer to farmer talks.

Our neighborhood will not be the same without Ray being here, but this is a road we must all travel someday.

Our thoughts and prayers go to all of Ray's family. May God bless and comfort in his own way.

Bob and Sherrie Parks


Rita Silic
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Dear Linda,

In God's infinite wisdom we are called to His home when our journey has ended; so it is with your father. Now he can feel only your undying of love and that of God's.

Peace be with you.

Rita Silic
parisarkansas.info

neal wade
paris, AR
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Kenny and Family,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with your family, Ray was a friend to many. And will be missed.

Neal and Tammy Wade

Clifford/Hermina Bridges
Scranton, AR
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Ray! May God wrap you in his arms and help you find comfort thru this difficult time. God bless you all!

Clifford, Hermina, Courtney, Cory and Becca Bridges

Tammy Vines-Curbow
Fayetteville,
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers Uncle Ray. Your warm-hearted, caring nature will always be remembered You will be dearly missed by many. May God rest your soul in peace. With love, Tammy, Jeff, Brooklyn & Alexandra

Mary Ann Gilbert
Magazine, AR
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

So very sorry to hear of Ray's passing. He surely loved his family and friends and will be missed by all who knew him.

Mary Ann Gilbert
Magazine, AR
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

So very sorry to hear of Ray's passing. He surely loved his family and friends and will be missed by all who knew him.

Tanya
New Blaine, AR
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

You where a great friend I sure did miss you coming into the stores I worked at my family will prey for your family you will be missed