John Glenn Rial

of Lexa, AR

June 30, 1965 - September 7, 2022

John Glenn Rial, age 57, of Lexa, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 in Brinkley, Arkansas. He was born on Tuesday, June 30, 1965 to the late Calvin William Rial and Ruth Campbell Payne in Helena, Arkansas.

John was a farmer and loved to deer and duck hunt. He was an avid outdoorsman. Fishing was also a hobby that he loved. John graduated from Barton High School and has been a lifelong citizen of Phillips County.

He is survived by two sons, Chris Rial (Whitney) of Bono, Arkansas and Austin Rial of Benton, Arkansas; one daughter, Presley Rial of Benton, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Collyns Rial and Carsyn Rial; three sisters, Rose White (Curt) of White Hall, Arkansas, Diane Evans (Lonnie) of Gonzales, Louisiana, Tammy Turner (Alan) of Maumelle, Arkansas; two brothers, Gary Rial (Jeanette) of West Helena, Arkansas and Mike Rial (Debra) of Hot Springs, Arkansas and his loving partner, Tracy Bennett.

He is preceded in death by his son, Joshua Rial; parents, Calvin William Rial and Ruth Campbell Payne; fraternal grandparents, William Howard Rial and Blanche Rial and maternal grandparents, Charles Payne and Grace Payne.

A graveside service for John Glenn Rial will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, September 9, 2022 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena, Arkansas. A visitation will be held prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, Chapel in West Helena, Arkansas. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Brother Randal Newsom will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Rodger Bennett, Bobby May, Bill Apple, Kevin Stidham, Brian Stoner and Dustin Guest.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike Rial, Gary Rial, Richard White, Robbie Hall, Dr. Steve Johnson, Decatur Jackson III, Jerry Carey Jr., Ricky Helton, Shaun Bennett, John White and Greg Fortenberry.

Memorials may be made to Ag for Autism at 3000 Prosperity Dr., Jonesboro, AR 72404.

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

Service Information
Visitation
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 E. Plaza St.
West Helena,  AR 72390
9/9/2022 at 1:00 p.m.
Service
Service
Sunset Memorial Park
5783 Hwy. 49
West Helena,  AR 72390
9/9/2022 at 2:30 p.m.

Cemetery/Interment
Sunset Memorial Park
5783 Hwy 49
West Helena, AR 72390
 


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