of Benton, AR
March 2, 1937 - August 10, 2025
Guy Merritt Veazey, 88, of Benton, Arkansas passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 10, 2025 at his home in Benton.
Guy was born in Texarkana, Texas to Guy Moses Veazey and Gussie Ruth Hill Veazey on March 2, 1937. He went to high school at Mabelvale High School and graduated in 1954. He worked as a computer programmer for the State of Arkansas and retired in 2004. He enjoyed bowling and once bowled a perfect 300 game. He lived a life of service to God. He led music at church and drove the church bus to pick up neighborhood children on Sundays.
Guy was a simple man and not concerned with accolades. What he was concerned with was pointing people to his Savior, Jesus Christ.
Guy is survived by his wife, Jo Ella Veazey of Benton; sons, Dennis Veazey of Benton and Daniel Veazey of Sherwood; stepson, Don Kennedy of Benton; stepdaughter, Linda Johns (Rocky) of Bauxite; sisters, Ann Whitledge of Jacksonville and Nancy Barentine of Vilonia; brother, Jim Veazey (Beth) of Harrah, Oklahoma; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Veazey and stepson, Doug Kennedy.
Funeral service will be held at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home on Thursday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Marcus Blakley of Forrest Hills Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Olive Hill Cemetery in Saline County. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 10 a.m.
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14
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22 Condolence(s)
Bonnie Sterling
Friday, August 15, 2025
My condolences and prayers for the family. He was a good man who leaves a great legacy.
Kathy Spears
Thursday, August 14, 2025
My thoughts and prayers go out to you guys. I am sorry for your loss.
Jack Dunlap
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
I am sorry to hear of Guy's passing. Prayers for all the family for comfort and peace.
Joyce ( Nellie ) Briscoe
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Aunt Joe and family I'm so sorry for your loss.I really like Uncle Guy, can remember when we would come for Christmas he always had that video camera On and one time he show us the video of the Christmas, and keep showing me eating potatoes reverse. Aunt Jo I love you too and hope it'll get easyer
Tammy Benbrook
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Sister Jo and Family, so sorry for your loss. I loved Bro. Guy and especially loved his music.
His kind spirit and caring heart will be missed. Prayers for each of you.
Allen and LaRue Holloway
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Guy was a wonderful man and very talented. We used to play dominos with Him and Jo when they lived near us by Overcup lake north of Morrilton. We also were blessed to attend church with them as well. The world has lost a good man but heaven has gained a dandy. Prayers for the family!
Dorothy Keisler
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
What a blessing Bro Guy was to our church and to each of in individually
With his many talents that he was willing to share. Will miss his smile and his music. Prayers for you Jo and the rest of the family. Praying the Lord wraps you l I. His comforting arms and helps you all adjust to such a huge loss
Love you Sister Jo.
Matthew Mayhan
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Dennis, sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family
Carol Hopper
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Dear Jo, I was so saddened to hear about Guy. He was a wonderful man. I'll miss seeing him at our lunches. I will certainly miss his songs on FB. I would listen over and over. My love and prayers are with you and your family. Carol 🙏♥️
Sharon Hill Bode
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Guy was a lovely quiet man. He was brilliant and highly respected at work. After many years of working as a programmer for Arkansas DHS, he transferred to Arkansas Dept of Information Systems. He quickly moved up into the System Analyst Department. He was always very calm and quietly went about solving problems. Guy and I were 3rd cousins who didn't meet until he came to work at DIS but enjoyed knowing each other for many years after that. He was proud of his family and his faith. Just a good man.
Martie Savage
Monday, August 11, 2025
I am so sorry for your family's loss. I pray for peace and comfort during this difficult time 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
John Casey
Monday, August 11, 2025
Bro Guy was a really great man who loved his Lord & Savior and his family very much. All of the times that I was able to be in Bro Guy and Jo Ella's home, I was treated very kindly, just as if I was family. I am sorrowful for the loss, but Heaven has gained another beautiful voice for its choir.
Wanda Hatton
Monday, August 11, 2025
Love you sister, wish I could be with you and family today. My heart and prayers are with you, love Wanda
Deb Tracey
Monday, August 11, 2025
All my love to the family. Uncle Guy will be missed by all!
RIP With Our Lord
Hoyt Chastain, Jr
Monday, August 11, 2025
Praying for the family, my father talked often of his cousin, Guy.
Liz Goates
Monday, August 11, 2025
Jo, I am so sorry for your loss. We so loved Guy! He was such a wonderful Christian man. I loved his stories! And how he played his instruments. He was do talented. Now, he is singing praises in Heaven and his faith is sight!! I love you, Liz
Jeffrey Lynn Whitledge
Monday, August 11, 2025
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Cindy Crabb
Monday, August 11, 2025
I will miss Bro. Guys smile ..
I pray for God's peace for you all...I love u sister jo..
Jim and Debbie Mullins
Monday, August 11, 2025
Guy was a dedicated disciple of Jesus Christ. Enjoyed His special music (singing and playing )
Rodney Castleberry
Monday, August 11, 2025
So sorry Jo to hear of Guy's passing. I have some very fond memories of you two. I enjoyed serving in the same church with y'all and especially the small groups that were hosted at your house. May God bless and comfort all the family and friends.
Stacy & Misty Henson & Family
Monday, August 11, 2025
I remember the good times we had growing up and how much your dad was involved in your lives. I remember the trip we took driving through the Ouachita Mountains and up Rich Mountain before going to Bogg Springs for summer camp. We drove up there last summer and it brought back those memories. I know he's happier now than he ever was, it's just hard for you not having him here, but one day… one day!
Leslie Babbitt
Monday, August 11, 2025
I love you grandpa. Can't wait to see you in glory one day!