of Shirley, AR
July 16, 1949 - June 12, 2025
Edward "Edd" Lee Litaker, 75, of Shirley, Arkansas passed away peacefully at home on June 12, 2025. Born on July 16, 1949 in Wilburn, Arkansas, he was the son of Felix Edward Litaker and Donna Lee (Decker) Litaker.
A graduate of Shirley High School, Edd married Nancy Josephine Green on September 28, 1968. He accepted Christ as his Savior as a young adult and served faithfully as a deacon at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.
Edd was a true outdoorsman, working in the timber industry and in right-of-way maintenance for Arkansas Electric, later retiring from Petit Jean Electric after many years of dedicated service. He had a deep love for hunting"turkey, deer, ducks, coons, foxes, coyotes and even crows " and enjoyed fishing and tending to his large garden, always eager to share the harvest with family and friends.
Animals were a constant in Edd's life. Over the years, he raised everything from dogs and cows to horses, hogs, chickens, goats and rabbits. A gifted craftsman, he built homes for his children and generously lent his skills to friends and neighbors throughout the community.
In his later years, Edd could often be found on his tractor, cutting firewood, working in the hayfield or tinkering in his woodshop. He took pride in caring for his honeybees and enjoyed creating his own recipes, especially for deer jerky, salsa and peanut brittle. He cherished his grandchildren, delighting in building handmade rocking chairs and other keepsakes for them.
Edd was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Jake Litaker, Marie Conklin, Glenna Mae Litaker and Oather Litaker.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy Jo; children, Ladonna Gwen Rushing (Terry) and Joseph Edward Litaker and grandchildren, Layton Reeves, Autumn Gillihan (Dwight), Weston Reeves, Jaile Litaker (Maddy) and Jacob Litaker (Jena). He also leaves behind great-grandchildren, Alaina Jo, Rhett, Casen Gillihan and Freya Reeves and step-grandchildren, Kristin Marsolf (Matt) and Trenton Rushing (Rachel); along with their children, Makena, Gage, Blake, Kinley, Jocelyn and Allison.
Edd is also survived by his siblings, Willa Deane Ware, Cecil Burton (Mishia), Nancy Ann Hensley, Mack Litaker (Linda) and Sue Allen (Ted); as well as special family: Dawson Hamilton, Tera Newton, Clay Bullard (Ashley), Tyler Bullard (Seraiah), Eliana, Tahlia and Walker.
His life was marked by his unwavering faith in God, a deep devotion to his family, generosity, craftsmanship and a love of nature. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday, June 18th at Immanuel Baptist Church in Clinton. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM with Brother Gary Kirkendoll officiating. Burial will be at Rushing Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Layton Reeves, Weston Reeves, Jacob Litaker, Dwight Gillihan, Maclin Litaker, Justin Allen, Josh Burton and Andy Hensley.
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33 Condolence(s)
Ella Hagemann-Maia
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
I’m so sorry “mom”! Edd will be missed by everyone but especially you. I love you both!
Gladys Wallis
Sunday, June 22, 2025
I am so very sorry Nancy for your & your family's loss. prayers for your family <3
Ðan whitley
Friday, June 20, 2025
my condolences.
Fanny Green and Cadance Geen
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Our condolences to you and your family. He was always so nice to me and my siblings. My heart is with you and your family We love you guys.
Alice Chambers
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Dearest Nancy and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Though knowing you will be with him again is of comfort, I know the loss is great right now. Love to you and your family. Special love to you, Jacob, Jalli, and Dawson.
Alice
Wanda Brock Litaker
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Nancy and family,
I am so very sad to learn of your loss of many years. I’m so glad you had a wonderful life together. Be proud of the man he was! Love and prayers for you and family.
Wanda Faye
Amanda DunnTice
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
My thoughts and Prayers are with You and The Family. Ed was a Wonderful Man and will be Truely Missed. LOVE YOU ❤️
Debra williams
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Nancy and family,prayers for all of you. Edd was a good man and classmate. He was always smiling and good to everyone. May all the good memories you shared together, give you and your family peace and comfort. I laugh every time I remember his little song!
Brenda Ramsey Mize
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Nancy and family I’m so sorry for your loss. Edd will be missed. Praying for your sweet family. Sending hugs, my love and many prayers to you all.
Wanda Litaker Robbins
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Nancy and family, my heart aches for you and family for Uncle Edd's passing. It was a shock to hear and please know my deepest and sincerest sympathies are extended to you and all the family. I believe Uncle Edd is in God's hands and I pray God will provide strength and comfort to you and all the family throughout this painful time. Your husband was a wonderful and special man and all the memories I have of him are all good and kind. He was loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
Melissa (Bolden) Johnson
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Nancy, LaDonna & Jody,
Lifting you all up in prayer during these sad days but it’s wonderful to know that we’ll see him again! I have many fond memories of Edd and his funny little laugh, particularly growing up in church with our families.
SHIRLEY--EARL BARNES
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY OF EDD. I GOT AQUAINTED WITH HIM AND HIS WIFE BY VISITING WITH THEM AT HARDEE'S IN MOUNTAIN VIEW. PRAYERS FOR PEACE AND CONDOLENSES DURING THIS TIME OF BEREAVMENT. WE WILL MET AGAIN SOME DAY MAY GOD BE WITH NANCY AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY. GOD BLESS.
Norma Liles
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Nancy and children, so sorry to hear about your loss. I am sending love to all.
Ben G Hunt, Paul and Candace Smith
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss. We all thought so much of Edd, he always had a smile wherever you saw him. He will be so missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers today and in the coming months.
Dan & Debby Prout
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Our deepest sympathy to Nancy and the family. EDD was always a joy to visit with. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Charlotte Hinkson Curtis
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Nancy, God will give you and family strength and courage as you journey through these next few weeks without him.
Wesley Smith
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Nancy and kids, I'm very sorry for the loss of your husband and dad. I never knew him but I've heard a lot about him, all good.
Debby Kerrigan
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
My sincere condolences! May your faith on God bring you peace knowing you will be together again. My prayers are with you .
Linda (Berry) Allen
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Nancy ,I'm just now seeing this on Fb and I was shocked to see it, I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and all the family at this time,
I Love You my friend,
Linda Allen
Bonita Goodnight
Monday, June 16, 2025
Praying for you and your family!! Edd has always been really sweet to our whole family!!I’m so sorry! Please let me know if you need anything. You can call me anytime.love you all!
Tina
Monday, June 16, 2025
So sorry for the loss of such a good man! My thoughts and prayers are with y'all at this sad time!
Barbara Ware
Monday, June 16, 2025
Nancy, so so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I bet he and Ony are wound up telling stories. Prayers for peace and love to all the family. Hugs and sweet memories.Love you, sister.
Jim Whisenant
Monday, June 16, 2025
Much respect for a good Christian man. He taught me so much over the years, going to miss him! Prayers for the family.
Rhonda (Shull) Ragan
Monday, June 16, 2025
So sorry to see this post. He and Nancy were always so nice when shopping at Jones Grocery when I worked there as a teenager. Prayers sent for his family.
Treva Eoff
Monday, June 16, 2025
So sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers
Larry Napier
Monday, June 16, 2025
So sorry for your loss. He will greatly missed 🙏
Alice Bramlett Williams
Monday, June 16, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Prayers for the family during this difficult time.🙏💐
Tom Nowlin
Monday, June 16, 2025
For years I had the pleasure of working with Edd at Petit Jean Electric Cooperative. He had a fly-swatter in his office with a three-quarter inch square hole cut out of the center. Upon seeing this the first time I commented, "Well, Edd, I can't imagine that being very effective at swatting flies." He replied with a grin, "Everything deserves a sporting chance." I hated it when Ed retired. He was such fun to work with and be around. He will certainly be missed by all. May God's incomprehensible peace and comfort be with all his family and friends.
Rickey Bonds
Monday, June 16, 2025
I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are that God the Father bring you peace and consolation and that your memories of Edd bring much joy to your hearts.
Doug Ward
Monday, June 16, 2025
So sorry for your loss ! Prayers for family !
Chris Ward
Monday, June 16, 2025
Was my second father! Spent as much time at his house as I did my own when I was a kid! Lifelong friends and family of all
My family! He will be missed by many
Alice Glover
Monday, June 16, 2025
Nancy we are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Love and Prayers
Phillip and Alice Glover
Garland and Janie Cannon
Monday, June 16, 2025
Nancy Jo and family,
We’re so sorry for your loss, our heart breaks for you all! We are praying for the Lord to wrap His arms around you and give you comfort, peace and strength that only He can. We love you all!