RC Rea

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Dongola Cemetery
201 Peaceful Way Circle
Marshall, AR  72650
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
10:00 AM
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Dongola Cemetery
201 Peaceful Way Circle
Marshall, AR  72650

RC Rea

of Marsena, AR

June 30, 1939 - August 2, 2021

RC Rea, age 82 of Marsena, Arkansas passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, August 2nd, 2021. He was born in Dongola, Arkansas on June 30th, 1939 to Audy Rea and Frankie Elizabeth Yancey Rea of Snowball and was the third of five children.

RC married Thelma Halsted on February 23rd, 1960. Their union was blessed with four children, Randell, Rita, Renita and Rhonda. RC worked for the Arkansas State Forestry Service for 30 years, often dressing up as Smokey the Bear for events in the community. He loved the outdoors, farming and riding his horses. He spent many years going to rodeos, teaching his children and grandchildren how to ride and taking his bride around to local dances as part of the Star Mountain Square Dancers. Most mornings he could be found at the coffee shop or at Harps visiting with friends. He was truly a devoted husband, loving father and loyal friend all throughout his life. RC, affectionately known as Poppy RC, loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Riding the four-wheeler, eating watermelon on the porch, gathering eggs from the chicken coop and taking them on rides down the road to see "the beach" were some of his and the kids' favorite activities. RC always made sure his family was taken care of and along with Thelma, always made sure everyone's bellies were full each time the kids visited.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Thelma of the home; his son, Randell and wife Lora of Russellville; daughters, Rita Bailey of Guy, Renita Morrison and husband Doug of Marshall and Rhonda Rea of Marshall; grandchildren, Julie Blair (Michael), Adam Redman (Briana), Katelyn Oliver (Jamie), Garrett Morrison, Chelsea Baker (Robert), Brandon Yates (Chelcie), Rianna Rea, Morgan Joiner (Michael), Danielle Rimmer (Aaron) and Wesley Bailey; fifteen great-grandchildren; and siblings, Lavina Griffin of Snowball and Joe Rea (Kathy) of Snowball.

RC is preceded in death by his parents, Audy and Frankie Rea; brother, Leon Rea; infant brother, Audy Wayne Rea; son-in-law, James Bailey; and brother-in-law, Tilmon Griffin.

Graveside services for RC will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 at Dongola Cemetery near Marshall with Bro. Shane Horton officiating. Special music will be performed by Garrett Moore and Paula Adams. Family and Friends will serve as bearers.

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Laura Grimes
Clinton Ar, AR
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Saturday, August 7, 2021

Thelma, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers to you & your family. May the Lord give you all comfort & peace.

Vonda McDaniel
Russellville, AR
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Thursday, August 5, 2021

Prayers for the family. May your memories of him, and our God comfort you at this time. RC was always so friendly and spoke every time we saw him. Such a good man.

Lesa McKellip
Broken Arrow, OK
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Thursday, August 5, 2021

To the family, I’m Sybil Treats youngest daughter! I’m so sorry for your loss and will pray for you!

Always
Lesa McKellip

Shirley J. Gray
Marshall, AR
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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

My thoughts and prayers to the whole family. RC was a very special person/man. RC will be missed greatly!

yvonne a kimbrell
Marshall, AR
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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

dear Thelma, i am so so sorry for your loss of R.C. Know that your in my prayers. love to you and your family,Yvonne

Josephine Perry
Harrison, AR
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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

So sorry for your loss I know he will be missed you ar
e in my prayers

Sandi Fisher
Bentonville, AR
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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

So sorry to hear of R.C's passing. He often came to the Williams family reunion and we considered him one of us. Prayers for comfort and solace for his family.

Kevin and Laurie Horton
Marshall,
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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Renita and family , so sorry for the loss of your daddy. You are in our thoughts and prayers . We love you ❤️

Gail Ferrell
Mountain View, AR
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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

So sorry for your loss, prayers for your family.

Reta Ruff
Snowball, AR
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

My heart goes out to the family of R.C this wonderful man.

Theresa Warren
MARSHALL, AR
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family.

Tim & Pam Massey
Marshall, AR
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

So sorry for your loss, praying for all

Gayle and James Tilley
Marshall, AR
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Our heartfelt sympathy and blessings go out to the Rea family! May you have peace and comfort as you remember RC’s remarkable life. God Bless!

Glenda Reed
Winslow, AR
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Sorry to hear of the passing of RC prayers for the family

Coy & Sue Horton
Marshall, AR
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family .R.C will be missed by everyone that knew him. God bless each of you,

Mike Harris
Harriet, AR
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends during this difficult time. May God bless all of you.

Linda Mertz Nolan
Gilbert, AZ
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

We are so sorry to hear of his passing. Condolences to his family. We remember him from our time at Witts Springs. Linda and Carolyn Mertz.

Doyle Holsted
Alpena, AR
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

We are truly sorry for your loss, all of our family will keep your family in our prayers.

Lorena Hurst
Waldron, AR
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Thelma and family , I am so sorry to learn of your l loss . My thoughts and my prayers are with you all.

D. L. and Peggy Adams
Marshall, AR
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Regina Moore
Conway, AR
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

I am very sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for your family.

Kathryn Mathis
Conway, AR
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Thelma, We hated to hear RC had passed. Mom wanted you to know you and the family are in her prayers. We have great memories with your family.

Sherry Mathis Starkey

Danny and Vicky McClung
Springdale, AR
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. RC was such a good man!

Lexie Ford
Leslie, AR
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

So sorry Thelma for your family's loss just letting you know I love you an may God comfort you as only he can

Mardena Talburt
Mountain View, AR
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Dearest Thelma and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of RC. You are in my thoughts and prayers that God will give you peace and comfort at this time. Love to all, Mardena

Barbara White
Marshall, TX
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Thelma, you’re in my thoughts & prayers. This is a terrible time in your life but God is in control. Lean on Him! He will ease your pain.

Don and Cozette Mathis
Harrison, AR
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

So sorry to hear of RC’s passing , prayers for all the family, will miss my cousin

Jerry & Mary Pattersonlawfirm n
Marshall, AR
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Our prayers offered asking comfort and blessings for your family.

Albert & Anna Maze
Lowell, AR
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

We are so sorry for your loss of RC. He was a special person in many lives including ours. We enjoyed our times with him and his families from snow sledding to dancing to Colorado trips. We could always count on RC to help in any way needed. He will be missed terribly but no longer in pain and waiting for all of us to join him. Each of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love and Hugs to all.

Eddie and Pam Cannada
Marshall, AR
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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

So very sorry to learn of RC passing. Prayers for Thelma and family.

Wesley and Loretta Smith
Leslie, AR
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Monday, August 2, 2021

R.C. was one of the good guys. He will be missed by many. Sorry for y'all's loss.

Pat Halsted
Marshall, AR
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Monday, August 2, 2021

I was truly sorrowed upon hearing of R. C. death. All I can offer is prayers for peace and comfort for your entire family at one of life's most difficult moments. God bless and comfort all of you until we are reunite with our love ones once again.

Trish Hinchey-McDaniel
Marshall, AR
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Monday, August 2, 2021

So sorry for your loss. 🙏🏻

Danny & Lana Casto
Tilly, AR
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Monday, August 2, 2021

Our heart felt sympathy and prayers Thelma for you and your family. We loved RC and will miss him. Love and prayers

Daveline Davis
Pottsville, AR
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Monday, August 2, 2021

I am so sorry for your loss! R. C. was a good man and will be missed. My heart breaks for you all. Prayers and hugs.

Valorie Passmore
Marshall, AR
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Monday, August 2, 2021

So very sorry for your loss!! Prayers for peace and comfort!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Cynthia Fruehauf
Gilbert, AR
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Monday, August 2, 2021

I will miss RC Rea , he was a kind and happy person . I will always remember him on his Foxtrotter Strawberry . He had great knowledge of the Forrest and was nice enough to share that in trail riding . Rest well RC . Prayers to his family

Harold and Mary Beth Hendrix
Marshall, AR
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Monday, August 2, 2021

Great memories of RC driving our school bus to Wittts Springs School. I know he will be greatly missed.
God bless each and every family member.

Carrie D Marshall
Fayettville, AR
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Monday, August 2, 2021

THELMA, I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR THE PASSING OF R.C. MAY GOD COMFORT YOUR HEARTS. PRAYERS FOR ALL OF THE FAMILY.

Donald and Jeanette Flowers
Marshall, AR
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Monday, August 2, 2021

We are so very sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Cathy Griffin
Marshall, AR
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Monday, August 2, 2021

Soo sorry . Hugs to the family.

Melvin and Linda Graves
Witts Springs, AR
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Monday, August 2, 2021

So sorry for your loss. RC was a man we truly loved. We are here for all of you.

Ken England and family
Marshall, AR
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Monday, August 2, 2021

Sorry for your family's loss. I enjoyed talking to him when i ran into him at town he'll be missed.

Amber Wadkins
Leslie, AR
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Monday, August 2, 2021

Sending prayers and hugs to all of you.

Joe Ward and Melba Ward
Marshall, AR
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Monday, August 2, 2021

We were so sorry to hear about R C. Our prayers go out to all of the family . He was a really nice person.

Joe Ward and Melba Ward
Marshall, AR
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Monday, August 2, 2021

We were so sorry to hear about R C. Our prayers go out to all of the family . He was a really nice person.

Barbara Smith
Marshall, AR
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Monday, August 2, 2021

I am so sorry for your loss. He was a really great guy. He never met a stranger. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you all.

Giezele Treat
Marshall, AR
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Monday, August 2, 2021

RC was a very sweet and giving man. Praying for his family! He will be dearly missed!

John and Kay Branscum
Leslie, AR
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Monday, August 2, 2021

Thelma and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. R.C. was a wonderful man and loved by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed! May you look to God for comfort and strength in the days to come. ❤️🙏

Becky Passmore
Clinton, TN
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Monday, August 2, 2021

Please know that you all are in mine and Gabe's prayers. Please, let us know if we can do anything. Sending you love and hugs.

Jack & Edna Treat
Marshall, AR
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Monday, August 2, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Roy and Gail Ragland
Marshall, AR
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Monday, August 2, 2021

We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all the family.

Audrey Blandon Hall
Witts Springs, AR
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Monday, August 2, 2021

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for Peace and Comfort

Holly Kemp
Leslie, AR
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Monday, August 2, 2021

You're a good man RC. Sat a fine horse. Enjoyed riding with you seems like a long time age. Lots of good steeds & healthy knees now.

Janet Rainbolt
Marshall, AR
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Monday, August 2, 2021

I'm so sorry about R.C. He was such a good man and was a good neighbor to us when we all lived on the mountain. Thelma and family you are in my prayers. May God give you strength at this sad and difficult time.