Audie Benjamin DePriest

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Roller Coffman Funeral Home
923 Hwy 65 N
Marshall, AR  72650
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
6:00 til 8:00 PM
Service Schedule
Roller Coffman
923 Hwy. 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
Thursday, December 31, 2020
2:00 PM
Cemetery
DePriest Cemetery
1388 Silver Hill Road
St. Joe, AR  72675
Memorial Contributions
Alzheimers Association
225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17
Chicago, IL  60601
I served in the Army.

Audie Benjamin DePriestI am a Veteran.

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.




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Robert C Horton
Conway, AR
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Saturday, January 9, 2021

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.

The children of Bettye DePriest Bruce
Star City, AR
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Sunday, January 3, 2021

Our deepest Sympathies.

Don @ Tracy Creel
Arlington, KY
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Thursday, December 31, 2020

Sorry for your loss. You’re in our payers

Brandon Laymon
Marshall, AR
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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Louise and Audie were always my favorite customers that would come visit McDonald's I'm gonna miss seeing him coming in

Edna Mae and Joe Wellsknee
Marshall, AR
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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Prayers, hugs and our deepest sympathy.

Jeri and James White
Leslie, AR
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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Our deepest sympathy. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers

Dale and Dian Ragland King
Marshall, AR
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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

Eddie and Pam Cannada
Marshall, AR
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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

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.

Susie And Lonnie Burrow
North Little Rock, AR
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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Oh Neva I’m so heartbroken for you and your family. Praying for you and the whole family.💕💕

Cynthia Fruehauf
Gilbert, AR
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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

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

Donna McGee
Cypress, TX
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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Good memories of Audie and his family....prayers for all from Zack Ridge neighbors (Dale Beavers family) for so many years.. Godspeed.

Paul & Cathy Stephenson
Marshall, AR
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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

We are so sorry to hear of Audie’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Patsy and Jimmy Treat
Harriet, AR
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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

We are so sorry for your loss. We loved Audience very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Hugs

Vicki and Michael Economopoulos
Witts Springs, AR
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Monday, December 28, 2020

So very sorry to hear this. Our deepest sympathy to his friends and family...

Joe and Melba Ward
Marshall, AR
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Monday, December 28, 2020

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.

Debbie Watts and Craig Coffey
Marshall, AR
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Monday, December 28, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.

Debbie Watts and Craig Coffey
Marshall, AR
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Monday, December 28, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.

Jeannie Nash
Little Rock, AR
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Monday, December 28, 2020

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)

Glenda Griffith
Marshall, AR
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Monday, December 28, 2020

I’m so very sorry. Prayers to all the family. May God give you strength and a peace that only he can give.

James & Vickie Fountain
Marshall, AR
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Monday, December 28, 2020

May God comfort you, is our prayer for the family

Don White Family
godfrey, IL
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Monday, December 28, 2020

We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

Don and Renae

Wesley and Loretta Smith
Leslie, AR
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Monday, December 28, 2020

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

James and Leada Horton
Marshall, AR
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Monday, December 28, 2020

Louise, we are so sad to hear about Audie. Love and prayers for you and all the family.

Jimmylynn & Beverly Horton
Marshall, AR
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Monday, December 28, 2020

So sorry for your loss
Prayers for you Louise and your family

Bruce Stewart
Marshall, AR
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Monday, December 28, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. A wonderful man I will always hold fond memories of.

Betty Ragland
Harrison,, AR
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Monday, December 28, 2020

So sorry for your loss.

Karen Coolidge
Harrison, AR
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Monday, December 28, 2020

Such sad news. Prayers for the family.

Kay and John Branscum and Pauline Blough
Leslie, AR
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Monday, December 28, 2020

Prayers for the family.

Coy & Sue Horton
Marshall, AR
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Monday, December 28, 2020

our sympathy and prayers are with the entire Depriest family.

Roger and Angie Johnson
Marshall, AR
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Monday, December 28, 2020

We are so sorry to hear of Audie’s passing. Your family is in our prayers.

Donna Hunt
Reedley, CA
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Monday, December 28, 2020

My deepest sympathies.

Roy and Gail Ragland
Marshall, AR
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Monday, December 28, 2020

So sorry to hear of the passing of Audie.
Prayers and sympathy to Louise and family.

Brenda Lewis
Timbo, AR
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Monday, December 28, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss, I always enjoyed being around Audie
and Louise.

Sonya Parks
Marshall, AR
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Monday, December 28, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.

Julie Netland
Marshall, AR
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Monday, December 28, 2020

So sorry for your loss Prayers for comfort

Crystal Ragland
Marshall, AR
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Monday, December 28, 2020

Much love and prayers to the family. Sorry for your loss.

Mike and donna treat
Big flatI, AR
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Monday, December 28, 2020

Sorry for your loss .🙏

Gene and Mae Martin
Greenberier, AR
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Monday, December 28, 2020

Our deepest condolences. Prayers for the family...

Ben and Judy Baker
Marshall, AR
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Monday, December 28, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless all of you

Albert & Anna Maze
Lowell, AR
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Sunday, December 27, 2020

We are so sorry to hear about Audie. Your families are in our thoughts and prayers.

Pat Halsted
Marshall, AR
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Sunday, December 27, 2020

Praying peace and comfort for your entire family.

Jack & Edna Treat
Marshall, AR
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Sunday, December 27, 2020

So sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.