of Jonesboro, AR
September 21, 1937 - July 22, 2025
James Clifton Veteto, 87, of Jonesboro passed away at Ridgecrest Health and Rehab on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. James was a Christian who loved the Lord and faithfully attended Nettleton Baptist Church for many years. He was born in Hergett, AR on September 21, 1937 to Henry and Jewell Veteto.
He went to school at Bay and Jonesboro schools, leaving jr. high school at the end of the 8th grade to take a full-time job with St. Bernards Hospital. While working there as an orderly, he became the first male LPN enrolled at Jonesboro School of Practical Nursing. He went on to work as an LPN at St. Bernards until his retirement.
James was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Betty (Stalcup) Veteto; 3 sons, Darrell and his late wife, Debbie, Keith and wife, Cindy, Michael and wife, Sharon; 3 grandsons; 3 granddaughters; 8 great grandchildren; one brother, Bobby Veteto and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 W. Washington Ave, with Stan Ballard officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Log Cemetery, Brookland.
Visitation will precede the service beginning at 1:00 pm.
The family appreciates the care and support given by Ridgecrest Health and Rehab and Dierksen Hospice.
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13 Condolence(s)
Karen Pletcher
Friday, July 25, 2025
Uncle James was a special man to me from as a kid following him around to talking with him as an adult. He was a kind and a good man. He will be missed.
Lytania Hester
Friday, July 25, 2025
I'm so sorry for your loss. God be with you and your family.
Albert veteto
Thursday, July 24, 2025
My condolences, i'm truly sorry for the loss
Martha
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Prayers for the family! How beautiful heaven must be!! So sorry for your loss Kady. Love you and your family so much!!
Susan Beasley
Thursday, July 24, 2025
I am so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Veteto was always very kind to me. My condolences to Mrs. Betty, Darrell, Keith, Michael and their families. He leaves behind a legacy he can be proud of.
Susan Felkins Beasley
Tony and Misty Micenhamer
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Condolences to James's family.
Gary McLeod
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Your house has been a second home to me for my entire life. Thank you very much for letting me be your fourth boy for all these years. I had lots and lots of good times and many good meals thanks to Aunt Betty. I will miss you singing Happy Birthday to me each year. I am glad you were a part of my life and will miss miss you very much. I love you Uncle James.
Junior
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Praying for yall love yall
Danny Taylor
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Keith I am so sorry to hear this about your dad…Teresa and I are praying for your family 🙏🙏❤️
Junior
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Praying for yall love yall
Sharon Petersen
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
My thoughts and Prayers are with you Aunt Betty, Boys and family. May Gods peace hold you until the day you are together again in the arm of our Lord
Terry Vickers
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
So sorry for your loss. James was a great man. Was proud to work with him for several years.
Terry Smith
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
My condolences to you Corky and your family.