of Marshall, AR
February 9, 1933 - November 3, 2022
Melvin Ray Honeycutt, age 89, of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 at his home. He was born in Marion County, Arkansas on February 9th, 1933 to William Benjamin Steven Honeycutt and Beulah Jane McClanahan Honeycutt.
Melvin was a Korean War Veteran of the United States Army. He was happy to be stationed in Alaska for part of his tour. After returning home to Lee County, Arkansas he married Vivian Wallis and they farmed on land that was owned by Vivian's parents until they moved to Polk County. He worked at a lumber mill until he was disabled. Although Melvin was never a father, he tried to teach his nephews the ways of a woodsman of old; hunting, trapping, fishing, camping out and living off the land. Because he never had the opportunity to get an education, Melvin insisted that his nephews did and when graduation times came for those boys, no one was happier then Melvin. He enjoyed reading westerns, watching cartoons and sci-fi on TV and working in his puzzle books.
Survivors include his siblings, Harvey Honeycutt, Obeta Wyckoff and Marie Spradlin and numerous nephews and nieces.
Melvin is preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Beulah Honeycutt; his wife, Vivian Wallis Honeycutt who passed away in 2011; two siblings, J.C. Honeycutt and Louise Honeycutt Riddle and sister-in-law, Joyce Honeycutt.
A memorial service will be held at Elm Springs Cemetery in Marion County, Arkansas where Melvin will be laid to rest with Military Honors. Time and dates are pending at this time.
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Kay Branscum and Pauline Blough
Monday, November 7, 2022
So sorry for your loss of Melvin. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Eddie &Pam Cannada
Monday, November 7, 2022
Our deepest sympathy at the loss of your brother. Love and prayers
coy & Sue Horton
Sunday, November 6, 2022
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our thoughts and prayers in the coming days for you and your family.
Sharon Sartin
Saturday, November 5, 2022
Thinking of and praying for the family during this time of loss. May you find comfort in God's words as He wraps His arms around you.
Shirley J. Gray
Friday, November 4, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Donna Sillyman
Friday, November 4, 2022
I'm very sorry for your loss praying for you all
Clara Foshee
Friday, November 4, 2022
Prayers of comfort for family and friends
Gene & Mae Martin
Friday, November 4, 2022
Obeta and family our prayers are with you...
James and Jeri White, Coleta Greene and KeJay Woolf
Friday, November 4, 2022
Our deepest sympathy
Brenda Dishaw
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Obeta and Family, I'm so sorry to hear of Melvin's passing. I only had the chance to see him twice. You all have been like family to me. I have known you and Jay all my life. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. Love Brenda (Bryan) Dishaw and Family