of Benton, AR
August 10, 1925 - March 15, 2008
Joseph M. Olds, 82, of Benton, died March 15, 2008 in Benton. He was born August 10, 1925 in Commerce, OK to Ola Preston and Sadie Van Dyke Olds. Mr. Olds was a Pastor most of his adult life. His first pastorate was in 1957 at Rock Springs, WY. In 1958, he moved his family to Grants Pass, OR to build and pastor that church for a total of six years. He went on to start and pastor churches in WA, ID, TX, and MO before coming to Benton in 1973. He started The Apostolic Tabernacle in 1974 in the family home in a designated room as his church until he, along with the help of church members, began building the current facilities. He also pastored Lawson Road Pentecostal Church for a short time. Ill health caused his early retirement in late 1986. He was a member of Apostolic Tabernacle at the time of his passing.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Virginia Olds; three daughters, Kathy Cooley and husband Bob of Longview, TX, Stella Messner and husband, Everett of Twin Falls, ID, Esther Craig and husband, Michael of Harrisburg, AR; one son, Gary olds and wife, Diane of Haskell, AR; two brothers, Bill Olds and wife, Peggy of Coos Bay, OR, Ole Olds and wife, Darla of Iowa Park, TX; two sisters, Mabel McGee and Alta Payne, both of Kennewick, WA; seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. at the Apostolic Tabernacle in Benton with Pastor Jay Emerson officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Serving as pallbearers will be Don Richardson, Ron Rogers, Bill Hudson, Charles Huff, William Clay and Chad Olds. Bill Richardson is honorary pallbearer.
Visitation will be Monday, March 17, 2008 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Apostolic Tabernacle in Benton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Apostolic Tabernacle, 2314 Military Road, Benton, AR 72015.
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Debbie Cook Petty
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Bro. Olds was a wonderful man your have to be proud of your husband and father. He loved each one of you and I know you know it because he probably told you upteen times. He was a very peaceful man he always would remember who I was no matter if I didn't see him all the time. But if I got the pleasure to run into him at Walmart he always made me feel so good..He married me 27 years ago to my husband Randy. He never talked bad of any one at all he always had a smile on his face. He was a blessing to know. I wish I could have gone to his funeral but I had no way to go. I can't drive at all and I don't have a car here so I couldn't drive at all. But Bro. Olds knows and that is all that counts. I wish you all to have a piece of mine because he has gone home, lucky person. Let God be with you during this time of need. In His Name, Deborah Cook Petty
Teresa Spicer
Monday, March 17, 2008
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Saline Memorial Hospice
Monday, March 17, 2008
We want you to know that we are thinking of your family during these difficult days. Thank you for gracing us with the presence of Mr. Olds. May your memories and love bring each of you renewed strength and hope for your tomorrows.
Saline Memorial 5th floor staff
Saturday, March 15, 2008
To the family of Mr. Olds,Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. Thank you for allowing us to care for him for this we were truly BLESSED. May all the WONDERFUL memories you all have help thru this time and all the days to follow. The 5th floor staff