of Conway, AR

January 22, 1947 - August 29, 2022

James Lynn Salkeld, 75, of Conway, Arkansas passed away with his loving family at his side on August 29, 2022. He was born in Danville, Arkansas on January 22, 1947 to Frank and Virginia Salkeld. James is preceded in death by his father, Frank Salkeld; step-father, Charles Pearce; grandparents and nephew, Jason Yates.

James is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patti Salkeld; daughters, Summer Burroughs (Jeremy) of Greenbrier, Arkansas, Brandi Johnson (Kenneth) of Conway, Arkansas; grandchildren, Hannah, Emma and Jackson Burroughs of Greenbrier, Arkansas, Ashton and Hayden Johnson of Conway, Arkansas; his mother, Virginia Salkeld Pearce; sisters, Ginger Yates of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Susan Ralls of Freeport, Florida, Sandy Gunn of Little Rock, Arkansas and a host of nieces, nephews and close friends.

James was a Master Electrician and a member of IBEW Local 295 for 55 years. James was appointed Director of Labor in August 1991, having a 21 year tenure as the longest serving Director in the history of the Labor Department. He is the only Director of Labor to have served four Governors and serve Governors of different political parties.

James was a devoted husband, loyal father and beloved grandfather. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

A visitation will be held at Roller-McNutt in Conway, Arkansas on Friday, September 2, 2022 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Services will be held at Roller-McNutt, Conway, Arkansas on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 10:00 am. Burial will immediately follow at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle, Arkansas.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com