Lendsey Monroe Whitted

of Helena, AR

November 25, 1962 - September 5, 2020

Lendsey Monroe Whitted, 57, of Helena and Indian Bay was born November 25, 1962 in Helena, Arkansas to Elijah Marion and Martha Earlene Foster Whitted. He departed to his heavenly home September 5, 2020 at Indian Bay, Arkansas.

He was an Engineer for the USDA-NRCS and Captain of the Barton-Lexa Fire Department and former volunteer for the Helena Fire Department.

He lived a life of love of family and friends, honesty and a willingness to serve. ''If you knew him you loved him, if you didn't know him you still loved him.'' He loved fishing, hunting, Barton Bears football, and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his father and special childhood friend, Mark McBride.

He is survived by his mother, Martha of West Helena; son, Ryan of the home; daughters, Candace Jones (Josh) of Manila, Jennifer Hall (Aaron) of Senatobia, Mississippi; grandchildren, Mason and Daxton Jones, Kaylee VonKanel, Jaaron Hall and Raylnn Hall (due to arrive in December); brother, Daniel Whitted (Edith) of West Helena; sisters, Martha ''Jennie'' Yates (Melvin) of West Memphis, Evelyn Griffin (Howard) of Helena, Donna Batts (Charlie) of Marion and Sandra VonKanel (Jim) of Wynne; a very special friend, Pam Simpson of Barton; and many relatives and friends.

A graveside service for Lendsey Whitted will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Central Cemetery in Lexa. Visitation will be Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Barton Baptist Church. Brother Lance Madden will officiate.

Pallbearers will be members of the Barton-Lexa Fire Department. Honorary pallbearers are Richard Sanders, Don Bowden, Jackie Ford, Bill Yates, John Griffin, Jimmy VonKanel and Nathan Whitted.

Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.

Roller-Citizens Funeral Home will be following guidelines issued by the Arkansas Department of Health and the CDC regarding COVID-19. Social distancing of at least six feet must be practiced and all funeral attendees must provide and wear a mask that covers both mouth and nose.

Service Information
Visitation
Barton Baptist Church
Hwy 49 & Hwy 1
Barton,  AR 72312
9/10/2020 at 10:00 A.M.
Service
Graveside
Graveside Central Cemetery
Phillips 256 Road
Lexa,  AR 72355
9/10/2020 at 11:00 a.m.

Cemetery/Interment
Central Cemetery
Phillips 256 Rd.
Lexa, AR 72355
 


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