of Benton, AR

March 2, 1937 - August 10, 2025

Guy Merritt Veazey, 88, of Benton, Arkansas passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 10, 2025 at his home in Benton.

Guy was born in Texarkana, Texas to Guy Moses Veazey and Gussie Ruth Hill Veazey on March 2, 1937. He went to high school at Mabelvale High School and graduated in 1954. He worked as a computer programmer for the State of Arkansas and retired in 2004. He enjoyed bowling and once bowled a perfect 300 game. He lived a life of service to God. He led music at church and drove the church bus to pick up neighborhood children on Sundays.

Guy was a simple man and not concerned with accolades. What he was concerned with was pointing people to his Savior, Jesus Christ.

Guy is survived by his wife, Jo Ella Veazey of Benton; sons, Dennis Veazey of Benton and Daniel Veazey of Sherwood; stepson, Don Kennedy of Benton; stepdaughter, Linda Johns (Rocky) of Bauxite; sisters, Ann Whitledge of Jacksonville and Nancy Barentine of Vilonia; brother, Jim Veazey (Beth) of Harrah, Oklahoma; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Veazey and stepson, Doug Kennedy.

Funeral service will be held at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home on Thursday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Marcus Blakley of Forrest Hills Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Olive Hill Cemetery in Saline County. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 10 a.m.

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Road
Benton, AR  72019
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com