of Elaine, AR

July 29, 1947 - July 9, 2020

James Guest, Sr., 72, of Elaine, Arkansas passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020. He was born July 29, 1947 in Marvell, Arkansas to the late Lucy Bass and Flu Alan Varner.

He was a member of Lambrook Baptist Church in Lambrook, Arkansas and a veteran of U.S Army.

He is survived by his two sons, James Madison Guest, Jr., (Vickie) of Elaine, Arkansas and Brad Guest (Beth) of Spokane, Washington; four grandchildren, Sarah Ullrich (John) of Dewitt, Arkansas, Madison Henry (Jordan) of Monticello, Arkansas, Nia Guest and Noah Guest; two sisters, Daisy Wilson (Tom) of Imboden, Arkansas and Pat Winters of Poplar Grove, Arkansas; two brothers, Gene Varner (Peggy) of Mountain View, Arkansas and Walter Varner (Patty) of Poplar Grove, Arkansas; a host of other family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his spouse, Jeanette Ward; parents; adopted parents, Mack and Rosie Guest; three sisters, Opal Reed, Dot Wooten and Lois Cheek; and two brothers, Frank Simon and Elworth Varner.

A graveside service for Mr. James Guest will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena, Arkansas. Visitation will be prior to the service starting at 11:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park as well. Brother Dustin Logan will officiate. Social distancing is recommended.

Pallbearers are Bonner Foree, Jimmy Lowery, Edwin George, Tim Johnson, and Charlie Brown.

Honorary Pallbearers are Lucien Webster, Kenneth Parker, Melvin George and Charles Taylor.

Memorial may be made to Vietnam Veteran Memorial Fund and Corporation at 5 Henry Bacon Dr. NW Washington, DC 20002.

Services are directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com