of Little Rock, AR
June 21, 1951 - February 4, 2026
James V. Webb III, 74, died at his home in Little Rock on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Jim born in 1951 and was raised in England, the second of Marilyn and James V. Webb Jr.'s five children. After graduating from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville as a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, he returned to take over the family cotton farm. Jim converted to growing, soybeans and rice and was tireless in his efforts to sustain and modernize the operation. Apart from a mercifully brief stint in an office in the 1980s, he spent his working life outdoors with all the joys and hardships of being his own boss. He shared his love of the land with his sons, and was a lifelong hunter and angler; some of the best parts of his retirement were mornings spent bass fishing on Lake Ouachita and Old River Lake.
A history buff and dedicated observer of current events, Jim was an old school Democrat and a firm believer in the country's responsibility to do right by its own citizens and the world at large. Behind a quick temper and a sardonic sense of humor, he had a generous heart that will be sincerely missed by those who were closest to him, including a long line of beloved dogs.
Jim is survived by Cathy, his wife of 41 years, his son Kevin, and his sisters Susan Cowling, Hallie Lindsey, and Patricia Davis. He is predeceased by his parents, his brother Bart, and his son Steven. Burial services will occur at Mulberry Cemetery in England on Saturday, February 14 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Arkansas Humane Society.
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Carroll Chaney
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Jim and my brother Mark were best friends And Jim and I played baseball together and fished and hunted together. He was a great friend.
Carroll Chaney
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Jim and my brother Mark were best friends And Jim and I played baseball together and fished and hunted together. He was a great friend.
Bill knoedl
Saturday, February 14, 2026
I’m a next door neighbor to Jim Webb my wife took care of Jim’s mother for 5 yrs what a wonderful person been Jim’s neighbor ever since his mother passed Jim was a great person and neighbor we visited quite a bit I sure will miss him Rest in peace Jim I hope to see u some day in heaven
Shelley Vickers
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
I’m so sorry. When you two moved to the neighborhood
you brought a brightness to us all.
Priscilla Tebbetts
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
So very sorry for your loss. My husband was Bob Tebbetts and a cousin.
Bob had great memories of England and the Webb family was a special part of those memories. I met Marilyn many years ago and she was very nice.
Please accept my condolences. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
David Good
Monday, February 9, 2026
Jim was always a kind man with a good sense of humor. Our families have been close over the years with many shared memories. Jim will be missed.
Andy Luttrell
Monday, February 9, 2026
Prayers for the Webb family.
Kitty Stevenson
Monday, February 9, 2026
Jim was a kind hearted person.He will be missed dearly by everyone that knew him. No longer in pain.
Rest In Peace Jim🙏🏼
Cindy Adney Steele
Sunday, February 8, 2026
All of us Adney kids grew up together in England with fun times together with the Webb family members. Great memories, love and thoughts to you all remaining,
David Good
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Jim was always a kind man with a good sense of humor. Our families have been close over the years with many shared memories. Jim will be missed.
Carolyn Deisch
Saturday, February 7, 2026
I have known Jimbo through various friends for 50 years. I knew the southern gentleman, intelligent, modest guy who was so easy to like, but hard to know. I have heard tales of the fun loving guy and some funny (sometimes outrageous) stories. I am so sorry he is not here and know his family and friends will miss him. The world could use a lot more of guys like Jimbo. My sympathies to all who love him.
Irv Miller
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Pray that the rest of the family continue to grow close together remembering all the good times they had as a family
Sharon Way Rogers
Saturday, February 7, 2026
I’m so sorry to hear about Jim (Jimbo) . When Jim was growing up in England he was a good friend of my brother Harold. They love to fish and hunt together. My brother spend a lot,of time at the Webb’s house . My sincere thoughts and prayers for Jimbo’s family. Sharon Rogers
David Good
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Jim was always a kind man with a good sense of humor. Our families have been close over the years with many shared memories. Jim will be missed.
James Barnhill
Friday, February 6, 2026
I have bad the good fortune to enjoy
a close personal friendship with Jim, beginning 1969, when we both were freshmen at UA Fayetteville and pledged SAE fraternity. With my own parents overseas at the time, I was invited to his home in Little Rock at times for holidays, etc. Jim was “best man” at my own wadding in 1977 in Houston. Jim’s friendship over the years has been something that I will forever hold as a treasure that still endures, my good fortune. May God bless us all!
Dawne Vandiver
Friday, February 6, 2026
To Cathy and Kevin and all the wonderful Webb sisters I am so sad about Jim's death.
Always so handsome ,smart, witty...
Jim , was a perfect Southern guy.
We graduated England High School together with lots of fun stories and memories .
Here is to a life well lived .
Mary Mathis Hooker
Friday, February 6, 2026
So very sorry to hear he had been ill and has passed. He is whole again. No pain. Hopefully reunited with Aunt Marilyn!! All are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jack Case
Friday, February 6, 2026
Jimmy was a great friend and neighbor growing up. We had good times on the elementary school playground and chasing his dad’s golf balls hit from their backyard.
One fond memory is a fire we started in his dad’s dog pen that quickly spread in the dry grass. Not sure who dropped the match but his dad and mom were not happy putting it out with a broom and bucket of water.
Rest in peace.
Edward & Peggy Peek
Friday, February 6, 2026
The Web family has been dear to us for almost 50 years. As neighbors we had many fun adventures. We loved Jim and will miss him being near by. We send love and comfort to Cathy, Kevin and Lucy. Fondly, Peg and Eddie ❤️
Mike Fraterigo
Friday, February 6, 2026
A very favorite friend. I will miss him.