of Batesville, AR

August 17, 1927 - January 27, 2019

Virgil ''Dude'' Briley, 91, of Batesville passed away on January 27, 2019.

He was born on August 17, 1927 in Jackson, Tennessee to Robert E. Briley and Daisey (Rushing) Briley.

He was a quiet, humble man who liked to tell a good joke and play the harmonica. He was a custodial worker at Citizen's Bank, UACCB, churches in the area. He loved to do yard work, hunt and fish. He also enjoyed watching westerns on TV.

Survivors include son, Tim Briley (Mary Ann) of Batesville; four grandchildren, Jason Briley (Penny), Shannon Briley, Anthony Murrell (Whitney), and Dustin Vernon (Chelcey); eight great-grandchildren, Jacob Briley, Elijah Briley, Hunter Murrell, Grayson Murrell, Kaylynn Vernon, Hadley Vernon, Raylee Vernon, and Brady Thomas; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruby Briley; three brothers, Talmadge Briley, Richard Briley, and Junior Briley; four sisters, Louise Stewart, Jacqueline Taylor, Virgie Miller, and Joy Briley; and great-nephew, Nicholas Thomas.

Pallbearers will be Jason Briley, Jacob Briley, Shannon Briley, Anthony Murrell, Dustin Vernon, and Jay Thomas. The honorary pallbearer will be Heath Wooldridge.

Funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 and take place at Peaceful Harbor Pentecostal Church of God in Batesville with Wally Varner officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Cushman.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 College Avenue
Batesville, AR  72501
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com