of Marshall, AR
November 3, 1935 - December 27, 2020
Audie Benjamin DePriest, age 85 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, December 27th, 2020 at Highland Court in Marshall, Arkansas. He was born in Zack, Arkansas on November 3rd, 1935 to Lester A. DePriest and Velma Schlitt DePriest.
Audie was a veteran of the United States Army. He attended Zack Pentecostal Church when he was able. Audie worked as a Postal Inspector for the United States Postal Service for 23 years. After retirement he and wife, Louise served the citizens of Searcy County and the surrounding area doing tax preparation for 21 years. During this time Audie also, along with Louise designed and owned the Lost Mine Golf Club at Silver Hill. He was an avid golfer and spent many happy hours playing the sport. Audie also enjoyed fishing, playing his guitar and working on the family farm. Time spent with his grandchildren and family brought him his greatest joy.
Survivors include his wife of 63 plus years, Louise Romines DePriest of the home; two children, Nancy Moore and husband Charles of Columbus, GA and Jon Depriest and wife Tracee of Bethalto, IL; grandchildren, Andrew DePriest and wife Tiffany of Chicago, IL, Jonathan DePriest of Los Angeles, CA and Bailey DePriest of Bethalto, IL; two great-grandchildren, Audie DePriest and Henry DePriest; siblings, Lloyd DePriest (Evelyn) of Marshall, Mary Lois Halsted (Paul Ray) of Harrison and Neva Baumert (Frank) of Sherwood; and many extended family and friends who will also mourn his passing.
Audie is preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Velma DePriest; one grandchild, Charles Adam Moore; and sister, Betty DePriest.
Funeral services for Audie will be 2:00 PM Thursday, December 31st, 2020 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Wednesday, December 30th, 2020 in the Chapel. Burial will be in DePriest Cemetery near Silver Hill. At the family's request in lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home is complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines for COVID-19 and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 50 people at one time. We are practicing social distancing and have limited seating. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
My father, Robert W Horton, drove the school bus for Audie and his brother Lloyd. I remember him saying the DePriest boys were very well mannered and good kids. My heartfelt sympathy to the family.
Our deepest Sympathies.
Sorry for your loss. You’re in our payers
Louise and Audie were always my favorite customers that would come visit McDonald's I'm gonna miss seeing him coming in
Prayers, hugs and our deepest sympathy.
Our deepest sympathy. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers
Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
We are so sorry to learn of Audie’s passing. We pray for Gods comfort for Louise and the family. Considered Audie a good friend.
Oh Neva I’m so heartbroken for you and your family. Praying for you and the whole family.💕💕
Dearest Louise lifting you and your family up to the Lord in prayer over the loss of your husband Audie . Such a great Father , son , friend and golfer . He will be missed
Good memories of Audie and his family....prayers for all from Zack Ridge neighbors (Dale Beavers family) for so many years.. Godspeed.
We are so sorry to hear of Audie’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss. We loved Audience very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Hugs
So very sorry to hear this. Our deepest sympathy to his friends and family...
We are so sorry to hear about Audie. We thought a lot of him and he will be missed. Prayers for all the family and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Prayers for peace for the family and friends of Audie. He was always so nice to me! May God Bless and Keep You!
Most Sincerely,
Jeannie Nash ( My Mom was Wanda Lee DePriest Fowler and my Grandparents were Ben and Ruby DePriest)
I’m so very sorry. Prayers to all the family. May God give you strength and a peace that only he can give.
May God comfort you, is our prayer for the family
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Don and Renae
Louise, I'm very sorry for your loss. Audie was a great guy and friend, and you are a great friend also. If you ever need anything from me, just give me a call. We will be thinking of you. Love, Wesley and Loretta
Louise, we are so sad to hear about Audie. Love and prayers for you and all the family.
So sorry for your loss
Prayers for you Louise and your family
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. A wonderful man I will always hold fond memories of.
So sorry for your loss.
Such sad news. Prayers for the family.
Prayers for the family.
our sympathy and prayers are with the entire Depriest family.
We are so sorry to hear of Audie’s passing. Your family is in our prayers.
My deepest sympathies.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Audie.
Prayers and sympathy to Louise and family.
I am so sorry for your loss, I always enjoyed being around Audie
and Louise.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
So sorry for your loss Prayers for comfort
Much love and prayers to the family. Sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss .ðŸ™
Our deepest condolences. Prayers for the family...
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless all of you
We are so sorry to hear about Audie. Your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Praying peace and comfort for your entire family.
So sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.