of Clarksville, AR
March 19, 1939 - June 5, 2022
Bulin Leroy Whitecotton, 83, a resident of Clarksville, formerly of Paris, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at his home.
He was born March 19, 1939 in Paris to the late Bulin Odale and Irene (Trusty) Whitecotton. Mr. Whitecotton served in the United States Army National Guard. He spent his working years as a farmer, truck driver and then retired from Cloyes Gear after 28 years of service. Mr. Whitecotton was a member of Dublin Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Ruth Whitecotton of Clarksville; a daughter, Rhonda Johnson of Batesville; a granddaughter, Heather Nehus-Beauford of Mountainburg; a great granddaughter, Hadley Beauford of Mountainburg and a sister, Wanda Cauthron of Paris.
Visitation will be held at 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Dublin Freewill Baptist Church near Scranton, with Rev. Shane Kasper officiating. Burial will be at Howard Cemetery near Subiaco, under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Pallbearers will be Joe Turner, Neal Green, Ken Grace, John Paul Sherrill, Roger Trusty and Bruce Bryan. Honorary pallbearers will be Cliff Sims, Gerald Sims, James Jaggers, Todd Dobbins, James Racine, Bill Allen, Dean Teague, Greg Bussard and Richard Bridgeland.
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13 Condolence(s)
Tara Moak
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Ruth I enjoyed seeing you and Bulin at Dr Marshalls office. I used to keep an eye on him while yoi saw Doc. I love you and I am thinking if you.
Kelli Brixey
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Miss Ruth, sending all my love and prayers your way as you embark on this next journey in life. It was my honor and pleasure to help with the care of Leroy during his last days. Always here if you need me. Big big hugs
Joy Kellogg Flynn
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Wanda, I am so sorry to hear about your brother. Hugs and prayers for you and all his family.
Sharon, Steve and Robert Mercure
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
So sorry to hear about the passing of LeRoy. He was a good neighbor. Prayers for the family.
Wayne Hill
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Worked with Leroy years ago at Cloyes in Paris. He always had time to visit with me, what a great man! Hated to hear he passed. Prayers of comfort for family and friends.
Julia and James Cook
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Wanda so sorry to hear of your brothers passing Your all in my prayers .
Ron & Jana Rhinehart
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Wanda so sorry to hear of your brother's death.
Glynn Mosley
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
So many memories as kids growing up and playing together in Greasy Valley. So much fun!
Always remember the good times!
Our condolences to Wanda and Jim: May the Lord bless and comfort you at this time!!
Glynn & Judy mosley
Monty Pratt Lowery
Monday, June 6, 2022
Wanda, My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Leroy. It is a hard thing to do and I am so sorry. Monty
Ruthie & Bill Burkett
Monday, June 6, 2022
Wanda, so sorrybto heat if your brother's passing . Your family will be in our prayers.
Paula Wiley
Monday, June 6, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I know words are not enough but sending hugs.
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Paula McConnell
Monday, June 6, 2022
Sending prayers and Sympathy to the family. Sorry to hear of Leroys passing. I worked at Cloyes Gear with him as my supervisor years ago. He was a great man. R.I.P.Leroy
Brenda Knoles
Monday, June 6, 2022
We were first cousins. Love the country memories, eating watermelon from grandpa's truck bed, baseball games in the pasture. Prayers for this family