of Batesville, AR

February 20, 1930 - February 6, 2022

James O. Killian, 91, of Batesville passed away February 6, 2022.

He was born February 20, 1930 in Guion, Arkansas to Otis Allen Killian and Ester Sally (Fulbright) Killian.

James loved his family, was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a Mason, and an active member of the Wilson Creek Hunting Club.

Survivors include one son, Rob Crafford (Andre) of Collierville, Tennessee; one daughter, Tanya Malcolm of Conway, Arkansas; one brother, Jerry Killian (Maxine) of Batesville, Arkansas; one sister, Ruth Stroud of Batesville, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Clifford James Crafford, Jessica Haynes, and Callie Lambert; one niece, Sheila Killian, and one nephew, Michael Stroud.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Joyce Killian.

Pallbearers are Jerry Killian, Rob Crafford, C.J. Crafford, K.W. Collie, Ron Davis, and Jake Moser. Honorary pallbearers are the members of the Wilson Creek Hunting Club.

Funeral services will be Thursday, February 10, 2022 at the Roller-Crouch Chapel in Batesville at 11:00am with Carl Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

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