of Crawfordsville, AR
August 31, 1945 - January 9, 2021
On the 31st day of the 8th month in 1945 Jimmy Louis VanVickle was born in Keiser, AR to Vernon and Edna VanVickle. He married Gloria Ann Barnes on January 16, 1967 in Joiner, AR. He and Ann have loved each other and been just a testament to all their children on what true love and family is and should always be.
Jimmy was taught to be honest and hard working by parents. As an adult he managed Wallace Farms in Crawfordsville, AR for 47 years. He had the fortune of not only working for, but working with his best friend David Wallace.
Ann and Jimmy have five children, Preston Parker of West Memphis, AR, Jammie Burrows (Mike) of Proctor, AR, Kellie VanVickle of Crawfordsville, AR, Christi Cupples (Jared) of Crawfordsville, AR, and Shelli Conlee (Johnny) of Crawfordsville, AR. They also have 14 grandchildren. Jimmy was always happiest when he had all his ''chaps'' around him.
He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, sister Jo Gray of Selmer, TN, brother Bruce VanVickle of Anahuac, TX, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents Vernon and Edna VanVickle and his sister Peggy Lloyd (Walter).
The family tried to write something that summarized his life. Many descriptions come to mind such as loving, loyal, extremely funny, a prankster, and the list could go on forever, but the words that best describe Jimmy VanVickle are, ''never a dull moment''. He will be missed by family, friends, and his community.
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home will be following guidelines issued by the Arkansas Department of Health and the CDC regarding COVID-19. Social distancing of at least six feet must be practiced and all funeral attendees must provide and wear their own mask.
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24 Condolence(s)
STEVE & CARISSA GRIFFIN
Monday, January 18, 2021
ANN, JAMIE, PRESTON, CHRISTI, KELLI, SHELLI AND ALL THE FAMILY, IM SO SORRY FOR YA'LL LOSS!
JIMMY WAS A GREAT AND DEAR FRIEND TO OUR FATHER FH, JAMES HARRIS AND TO ME FOR 47 YEARS.
HE WAS SO GLAD FOR ME WHEN I STARTED WORKING AT JOHN DEERE IN MARION!!!! I SURELY MISSED SEEING HIM DAILY AFTER I TRANSFER TO MARKED TREE JOHN DEERE, BUT SURE WAS GLAD TO SEE HIM AND ANN WHEN THEY CAME TO EAT FISH IN TYRONZA!!!
JIMMY WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY EVERYONE THAT KNEW HIM!! CONTINUED THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR YA'LL!!!
Gene and Dawn Lehr
Saturday, January 16, 2021
Condolences and prayers to the family.
RICKY EUBANKS
Friday, January 15, 2021
WONDERFUL PERSON. When ever we saw each other we always took a moment to check and see how each was doing, We both had a battle with cancer and talked about the treatments we were undergoing and then talked about farming. YOU WILL BE MISSED MR. JIMMY.
The Pennington Family
Friday, January 15, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you...so sorry for your loss...RIP Jimmy...
Pam Henson
Friday, January 15, 2021
Jimmy was such a sweet man. My husband and I met Jimmy and Ann when we joined FBC of Crawfordsville several years ago. He had a great sense of humor and would do anything to help anybody. He even pulled my car out of a ditch across from our house one Wednesday night when I was late leaving for church and I backed too far out of the driveway. And he did it cheerfully and never complained. He will be missed by so many.
Johnny Marotti
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Been knowing Mr Jimmy for 47 years. He was a very special friend to me, and was the best farm neighbor. We always used each others equipment. What a great friend! Mid south sales will lose it’s very special coffee drinker. Rest In Peace my friend we will all miss you very much!
Delbert Pipkin
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Rest in peace Mr Jim you always made time for your family and friends.
You will be missed tremendously
Delbert Pipkin
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Rest in peace Mr Jim you always made time for your family and friends.
You will be missed tremendously
Johnny Burns
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
A wonderful friend and family!
Rev Tony Wells
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
I always told Mr Jimmy I could set my clock by him. Truly a man of old school virtue and principle.
Love God
Love Family
Love your Neighbor
A man of his word, and he truly treated others according to the golden rule.
Paul Lassiter
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
A true friend and mentor. He will definitely be missed!!!!
Judy Lou
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
I had known Mr. Jimmy for many years. He was a man with great principle! I admired his work ethic and his love of his family!
He will be greatly missed!
Suzy Brown
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
So very sorry for loss of Mr. Jimmy. Prayers for everyone. Love, Cecil & Suzy Brown
Carol Bloodworth
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
We got you and the family in ours prayers. He will be miss and that wonderful smile.
Kelly Brewer
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
I am so sorry for y’all loss! Mr. Jim was such a sweet man! Always brought the best popcorn to the office too! Such a family man!
Fairy Cupples Ford
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Sleep in Heavenly peace wrapped safely in the arms of the angels Mr Jimmy. I promise to always look out for your sweet Christi, Allie and Cohen. Such a beautiful loving family because of the love they all received from you and Ms Ann. All my love, hugs and prayers to all of the family! Heaven gained another awesome angel while we all have to live with our loss but with the love shared by all friends and family together we can honor your memory by being as loving and kind as you were! ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»â¤ï¸â¤ï¸ðŸ˜¢ðŸ˜¢
Cissy
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Prayers for family!! I’m so sorry for the great loss of Mr Jimmy.
Justin and Alicia Gurley
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Mr. Jimmy was part of our family! We love y’all and prayers for y’all!! He was simply the BEST in our book! Love the CURLEYS!
Alicia Parker
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Sorry for your loss. You’re in my prayers.
Carol Riley
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
I am at a loss for words. I am so very sorry for the family's loss.
Doug Gatewood
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Praying ðŸ™for the family. His dad Married my parents back in the day.
Bobby and Pat Whitten
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
So sorry to hear of his passing. He will be missed greatly. I have known Big Jim for many years. Will miss him riding around in his truck and waving at me every time he seen me.. Such a great friend.
We will be praying for his family.
Jimmy Ryals
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
So sorry for your loss, I have known Mr. Jimmy for over 40 years. Prayers for the family.
Rev Jim Watkins, D.D.Ret
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
A good man, he was always friendly to me. He even let me raid his corn patch several times. I will really miss you my friend. Bro Jim.