of Clinton, AR
March 9, 1941 - January 23, 2012
Gerald D. Widener 70, of Clinton, Arkansas passed away Monday, January 23, 2012 at his home. He was born March 9, 1941 at Clinton, Arkansas to the late Floyd Newton and Lucy (McKinney) Widener, Sr.
Served in the U.S. Navy, member of the Patterson Masonic Lodge, of the Baptist faith and a member and deacon at Plant Baptist Church, avid outdoorsman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Betty Patton and Lois Kehoe, brother, Floyd Widener, Jr., step-dad, Andrew Tylka.
He is survived by his wife Sue of 45 years, sons, Tim and Debbie Widener, Shane Widener, and Kevin and Miranda Widener, grandsons, Jared, Sean, Zac, Zeb and Zane, all of Clinton, AR; sister, Peggy Prout of Greenbrier, AR; and many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Pallbearers: Danny Simmons, Eddie Prout, Charles Prout, Philip Bonds, Richard Bonds, and Todd Batchelor.
Honorary Pallbearers: Tommy Simmons, Joe Newman, Seth Merritt, Jr., and Brian Stoltzfus.
Visitation will be 5:00-7:00pm Wednesday, January 25, 2012 and Funeral Service will be 10:00am Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel Clinton, Arkansas with Bro. David Williams and Pat Batchelor officiating.
Burial will follow with U.S. Navy Military Honors at Lexington Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
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43 Condolence(s)
Johnita Lebow
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Sue, Bob and I were so very sorry to hear about Gerald's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Johnita
Gary and Barbara West
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Deborah, Tim & Widener Family, we were sad to learn of the passing of your Dad. It was good to visit with you guys at the visitation last night and it was obvious he had lots of family and friends from the turnout. Know that you will continue in our prayers for strength and peace in the days to come. Love you guys.
Laudell Massengill
Thursday, January 26, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss, Sue. Remember, God has a plan for you and He gave you a wealth of love and memories.
winston williams
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Sorry for your loss. Gerald was a good friend and classmate. He will be missed! Our prayers are with the family during these times of sadness.
Mildred Echols
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Deborah, I'm very sorry for you and your family's loss. I didn't know your father-in-law but I've heard really nice things about him. God will keep you close in your time of need. God Bless!
Rory, Staci, Kannon, & Kragen
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss and your family will be in our prayers.
Robin Crow
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Tim, Deborah, Sean & Jared, Praying for God's comfort for you and your family during this difficult time. Peace be with you all.
Hugs,
Robin
David & Shawn Delk
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Family-So sorry for your loss. Keeping y'all all in our thoughts & prayers.
dneesha jones
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
I'm really sorry for your of your dad i will pray for your family.
Lark Brown
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Kevin,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God's loving arms be around you during this sad, difficult time.
Lark
reba bonds rooney
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Sue so sorry for your loss but now he has no more pain prayers are with you and your family
Tonya Plymale
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Sue,
So sad to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
,
Benny & Doris Brown
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Deeply saddened to hear of Geralds passing. You are in our thought and prayers.
Helen Adams
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Sue,
You are in my heart and prayers. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Keep in touch.
Your friend,
Helen
Margaret Reinold
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Peggy - I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family. I will keep you and yours in my thoughts and prayers.
Margaret Reinold
Margaret Reinold
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Peggy - I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family. I will keep you and yours in my thoughts and prayers.
Margaret Reinold
Pam Breedlove
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Family, I am praying for peace and comfort for you at this time. Cherish the memories.
Heather and Kevin Rowe
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
We are deeply sorry for loss. May you find peace and comfort through the love of Jesus, friends and family during this difficult time.
Karen and John Chronister
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Tim and Deborah, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Deana Garbow
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Sending prayers of comfort for your family.
Janice and Sonny Woods
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie Ward
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Sue and family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of great loss. May the Lord give you comfort and peace. Love to you all.
Gale Smith
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Sue,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Gerald was a great guy and good friend. I always thought highly of him and I know his God and Family were first in his heart. May God bless you.
Gale
Patty Anthony
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Shane, I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Praying for you and your family. God Bless, my friend.
Leetta Perrin Brewer
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Tim and Widener family: I'm so sorry to learn of your loss - You'll all be in my prayers and thoughts.
pat treadwell
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Deborah and Tim and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this tough time.
Karla K. Beene
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Gerald at Polyvend and he was the nicest man who always had a big smile on his face. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Trish Walls
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Sue, keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Stephanie Lawrence
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Mrs. Widener and family,
I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God give you comfort and peace.
Barbara Moran
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Our Prayers are with all of you,!! God Bless and keep You!!
Judy VanPelt
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Sue, I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your husband. I pray God will comfort you and your family in the coming days and weeks ahead. God Bless You!
LINDA ANN FINTON ROGERS
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
MY DEAREST SUE AND CHILDREN SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS HE WAS SO KIND HE WILL BE MISSED. CALL ME IF YOU NEED ANYTHING.
Brenda Brown
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
So sorry to hear of Gerald's passing. He will be greatly missed. He was always the one who called to remind me it was time for another class reunion. He always enjoyed them so much. So glad we had one the past summer. The one before that was at Gerald and Sue's house. We all had such a good time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God bless you in the days ahead. Brenda Bradford Brown Class of 59.
Martha Gatliff
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
May God's peace cover you and your family as never before. You and your family are in my prayers.
Kathy Booher
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Your family is in my prayers.
Joy appleby
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
We are saddened to hear of Gerald's passing. We saw Gerald in June at class reunion and were at Gerald and Sue's house.for our 50th class reunion. Our thoughts and prayers are with this fine family. Joy Dean Hensley Appleby, Class of 1959, Shirley, Ar.
janice mcbee
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
sorry to her about Gerald
Irma Lea Webb
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Love and deepest sympathy. From, Irma
Betty Hodge Hickam
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
May God comfort you in your time of need.
Our Love, Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Berniece
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Dear Sue and family, My heart is with you in deepest sympathy.
Though your lives will be forever changed, God is always near. Hold to the great memories in your life with Gerald and never lose sight of the promises of God. I love you all....
Prayers, Berniece Isaac
Larry & Donita Hartwick
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
so sorry for the lose of your father ,prayers and thought or with you and your family love yall
Jerry & Renee Bonds
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
I have so many great memories that Gerald and Sue are a part of. We are saddened at your loss, but cherish the good memories and know that he is at rest pain free. Our prayers and thoughts are with all the family.
Nancy
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Our prayers are with you and your family during the loss of your father. God bless you all.