of Mt. Vernon, AR
January 23, 1942 - February 14, 2024
James "Buddy" Russell Mabry, age 82, passed away at home February 14, 2024. He was born in Conway, Arkansas January 23, 1942 to the late Russell and Flora "Baby Lynn" Rinehart Mabry. He is also preceded in death by his brother, George Lee Mabry.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sandra Atkinson Mabry; two daughters, Debi (Jimmy) Hawkins of Mt. Vernon, Arkansas and Donna (Glenn) Gipson of Bigelow, Arkansas; seven grandchildren, Glenn Jr. (Mary) Gipson of Bigelow, Arkansas, Ben (Paige) Gipson of Bigelow Arkansas, Brittany Bradford (Adam Taylor) of Austin, Arkansas, Tori Hamm of Morrilton, Arkansas, Jonathan Hawkins of Mt. Vernon, Arkansas, Jennifer (Todd) Shock of Enola, Arkansas and Cody Hawkins of Mt. Vernon, Arkansas; twelve great-grandchildren, Kaylin Koontz, Lane Koontz, Tara Taylor, June Gipson, Clyde Gipson, Heidi Gipson, Kash Gipson, Emersyn Hawkins, Marshall Hawkins, Peter Hawkins, Maisie Hawkins and Bennett Shock. He is also survived by one sister, Mary Myrtle Mabry Woods of Palmer, Alaska.
There will be a visitation on Sunday, February 18, 2024 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm in the Chapel at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral services will be at 2:00pm on Monday, February 19, 2024 with Pastor David McFerron officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Conway.
The pallbearers will be his grandsons, Glenn Gipson Jr. and Ben Gipson; nephews, Byron Mabry, Richie Atkinson, JP Atkinson and Adam Taylor.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe Woods (nephew), Sonny Cotton (nephew), Jerry Arnett and Adam Blair.
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13 Condolence(s)
Donna Rodgers Dillahunty
Monday, February 19, 2024
Dear Mary Myrtle,
So sorry about the loss of your brother. I was hoping to see you at the visitation but understand about not being able to come again after just getting back. So many folks were there that I didn’t know but speaks well of the life he lived. You know your mother was one of my favorite Sunday School teachers as were all those who gave so generously of their time in involving themselves in our lives at Conway’s 2BC. Blessings as you go forward from the earthly loss of Buddy.
John Bearden
Monday, February 19, 2024
Debbie and Donna
Sorry for the loss of your dad. Praying for you and your family.
John Bearden
Pam White Dunavant
Monday, February 19, 2024
Debi & family, i am so sorry for your loss. May God give you peace during this difficult time.
Janis Baumgardner
Sunday, February 18, 2024
My prayers are with you & your family. God Bless you all.
Kenny & Dorothy Berry
Saturday, February 17, 2024
You were a great friend and we will miss you dearly
Billina Matthews
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Donna & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Cherish the memories and the joy he brought to your life. Please know all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
D. D. Matthews
Friday, February 16, 2024
Sandra, girls and all the family,
He was a special friends Rickey and myself . He always had a smile n his face. I’ll be saying prayers for all of you..
Jeff Roberts
Friday, February 16, 2024
Great man loved him very much RIP
Anne Tucker
Friday, February 16, 2024
Praying for comfort and peace for you all. Buddy and Sandra were always such sweet people and raised great girls!
Jerry & Margo Bradley
Friday, February 16, 2024
We are so sorry to hear of Buddy’s passing, he was a good friend growing up, spent lots of time together. He will be missed. Praying for the family.
Diane Hood
Friday, February 16, 2024
Dear Donna, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I never met your father, but he must have been a great man cause you are such a wonderful person. God bless you and your family and may he give you the courage to keep going. Diane Hood
Lee & Bernadean Hogan
Friday, February 16, 2024
He was a good man and friend for many years. We grew up together and I’ll miss him at the reunion. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bob Barham
Friday, February 16, 2024
My deepest sympathy and prayers for this family. God Bless