of Jonesboro, AR

September 21, 1937 - July 22, 2025

James Clifton Veteto, 87, of Jonesboro passed away at Ridgecrest Health and Rehab on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. James was a Christian who loved the Lord and faithfully attended Nettleton Baptist Church for many years. He was born in Hergett, AR on September 21, 1937 to Henry and Jewell Veteto.

He went to school at Bay and Jonesboro schools, leaving jr. high school at the end of the 8th grade to take a full-time job with St. Bernards Hospital. While working there as an orderly, he became the first male LPN enrolled at Jonesboro School of Practical Nursing. He went on to work as an LPN at St. Bernards until his retirement.

James was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Betty (Stalcup) Veteto; 3 sons, Darrell and his late wife, Debbie, Keith and wife, Cindy, Michael and wife, Sharon; 3 grandsons; 3 granddaughters; 8 great grandchildren; one brother, Bobby Veteto and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 W. Washington Ave, with Stan Ballard officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Log Cemetery, Brookland.

Visitation will precede the service beginning at 1:00 pm.

The family appreciates the care and support given by Ridgecrest Health and Rehab and Dierksen Hospice.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com