of Benton, AR
September 27, 1935 - April 29, 2024
Wayne Clyde Pelton, 88, of Benton, Arkansas left this world on Monday, April 29, 2024 to his Heavenly Home.
Wayne was born in Benton, Arkansas on September 27,1935 to Garland and Anna Lee Pelton.
Upon graduation in 1953, he joined the U.S. Navy where he served four years.
Wayne returned to Benton and married his sweetheart Bettigene Rowland and cherished her for 65 years.. He worked at different jobs until he was able to secure a position with Alcoa Aluminum Plant and later retired after 30 years. Wayne was a starting member of Saline County Striders Running Club and a faithful member of Spring Creek Missionary Baptist Church.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Fern Burruss and Edith Miller; brother, Don Pelton and in-laws, Charles and Dorothy Rowland.
He is survived by his wife, Bettigene Pelton; daughters, Waynette Chapman(Eddie), Sue-Ellen Pelton, Karla Ramsey and a bonus daughter, Melanee Lowe, all of Benton.
He was known as "Popie" to six grandchildren, Amanda Ballard of Alexandria, Louisiana, Lori Beth Powell (Will), Erik Coleman, Anthony Golleher(Leah), Mallori Howard(Timmy), Andy Smith(Skylar), all of Benton; ten great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild arriving in August.
He is also survived by two sisters, Janie Lee Molock (Bob) and Reba Joan Mills (Dick) both of Benton and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of his life will be Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Spring Creek Missionary Baptist Church from 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M..
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory should be made to Spring Creek Missionary Baptist Church.
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10 Condolence(s)
Keith and Corinne Thomas
Sunday, May 12, 2024
In all of my 72 yrs., I never remember not knowing Wayne and Bettigene.
The Thomas’s and Peyton’s were always friends, and, we grew up going to Oak Grove Baptist Church. Bettigene was my Cub Scout leader.
Wayne came from a wonderful family, and he truly was a genuine man and friend to me.
To Bettigene, Waynette, Sue Ellen and Karla, we love y’all, and our prayers are with you all!
Keith and Corinne
Clifton J Taylor
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Wayne was a dear and loyal friend for many years. He'll be greatly missed. My condolences to Betty and family.
Dakoda Ballard
Sunday, May 5, 2024
My Great Grandfather was one of the most genuine people I ever met.A lot of my childhood involved this great man and I will always miss him.I love you Popie.
Robin Pelton
Saturday, May 4, 2024
So very sorry to hear about Mr Wayne’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Carol and Ralph Tiffin
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Our prays are with Betty and family.
Phyllis Harrison
Friday, May 3, 2024
I can see Wayne & Jerry lacing up their running shoes in heaven. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Valerie Ficker MacEntee
Thursday, May 2, 2024
I remember Mr. Pelton from my childhood. He was such a good sport about his home being invaded by 10 giggling preteen girls.
We are keeping your family, and all who loved him, in our prayers for comfort.
Whitney (Pelton) Buck
Thursday, May 2, 2024
I've never known a more gentle & loving soul than my cousin Wayne. I will miss his kind smile & his. Soothing voice. He was a a caring father & a doting husband. His wife & daughters were so lucky to have had the many years with him & I'm a better person for having known him. I pray that the Lord will bring peace to all that knew & loved Wayne. We all know that Heaven definitely gained a new angel when Wayne walked through those gates.
Jerry and Pat Mayfield
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Wayne was a very SPECIAL friend. We will surely miss him.
Drew Patterson
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Bro. Wayne was a wonderful man and such a blessing to all who knew him. He always had a smile on his face every time I saw him at church and always asked me how I was doing I would see him. Bro. Wayne will be missed and I pray that God gives his family peace in this difficult time.
In Christian Love
Drew