of Pleasant Plains, AR
October 26, 1944 - November 22, 2022
Royal Dean Burress, 78, of Pleasant Plains passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022.
He was born October 26, 1944 in Searcy, Arkansas to Royal H. Burress and Oma M. (Hays) Burress.
Royal was a member of Flippo Chapel Missionary Baptist Church; he was very loving and always available for anyone who needed him. Royal was a very outgoing and hardworking man; he worked for Arkansas Poultry and ConAgra in the maintenance department for several years. He was a "Mr. Fix-it" of sorts and could fix anything. He loved his dog, Rambo and taking care of his farm, he also loved to fish and ride motorcycles, but most of all he loved his family.
Survivors include his two daughters, Missy McClain (David) of Newark and Sissy Ford of Batesville; two step-sons, Thomas Johnson and Jacob Weaver both of Cave City; eight grandchildren, Courtney Robison (Dalton), Taylor Ford (Baylea), McKinley Fox (Dr. Phillip Pack), Dylan McClain (Megan), Kaylee Pearce (Ty), David Carter McClain, Addie McClain and Everleigh Weaver; five great-grandchildren, Harper Robison, Dash Pearce, Tessa Ford, Rue Pearce and Carson McClain; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Kenny Burress.
Pallbearers are Phillip Lamb, Troy Warden, Joey Hays, Matt Hays, Steve Nichols, and Morris Wood. Honorary pallbearers are Steve McMahan, Bill Milligan, and Jim Perrin.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00pm Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home with Bro. Dale Crumby officiating. Burial will follow at McMullin Cemetery in Pleasant Plains.
Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00pm Tuesday, just prior to the service, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made in his honor to Flippo Chapel Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, 715 Floral Road, Pleasant Plains, Arkansas 72568
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at +1-870-793-4161.
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8 Condolence(s)
Greyling Davies.
Monday, November 28, 2022
I am so verry sorry for your loss. Prayers for all.
Betty Cockrill
Sunday, November 27, 2022
Sissy, Missy and families, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I pray that our Heavenly Father will wrap you in his loving arms and give you peace and comfort.
Nancy Hobbs
Friday, November 25, 2022
Dear Sissy and Missy … so sorry to hear about your dad. May The Heavenly Father wrap his loving arms around you and your family giving you comfort and peace. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Pat & Tom Jernigan
Friday, November 25, 2022
So sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort you.
Stacey and Debra Caplener
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Missy and Sissy so, sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .
Penny Wright
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Condolences to Sissy and Missy family. Prayers of strength and sending love. I met Mr. Burris and we instantly became friends. I loved his sense of humor nd compassion for others. ❤️
Frances Pearson
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Missy. And Sissy, my sweet cousins, I am so sorry for your loss.
God Bless You All !
I am praying for you all in this difficult time of need.
I love you and always here for you.
Ron Stephens
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
To The Family , I am very sorry to hear this , I have known Royal for many years, He was alway nice cheerful , Very comical ,Just a Joy to be around with , May our Father in Heaven comfort you all , in times Like this he is our only comfort !