Artist James Stepp

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Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel
701 Rogers St.
Clarksville, AR  72830
Saturday, June 13, 2020
2:00 P.M
I served in the Army.
Artist James SteppI am a Veteran.

of Conway, AR

March 6, 1927 - March 30, 2020

Artist James Stepp, 93, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 in Conway, Arkansas. He was born March 6, 1927 in Spokeplant, Madison County, Arkansas to Newell McKinley, Sr. & Zula (Acord) Stepp. Artist proudly served our country in the United States Army during World War II. Artist had several careers as a truck driver, logger, farmer and factory worker. He enjoyed growing a garden, driving trucks and was a great musician, playing the guitar and harmonica with the Spokeplant Darlings.

He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Julie Nell Stepp, brother Newell McKinley, Jr., twin sister Argie Jayne Benson, first wife Tommie Hoskins Mooney, second wife Adelaide Adamson Stepp, and great-grandson Pace Alan Bryant.

Artist is survived by his children James D. (Joyce) Stepp of Conway, David (Jeanne DeLanois) Stepp of Little Rock and Debra (Michael) Conard of Cabot; grandchildren: James W. (Christy) Stepp of Bigelow, Lindsey Stepp of Conway, Ashley (Joe) Bryant of Rogers and Weston Conard of Cabot; his pride and joy, great-granddaughter Bailey Bryant of Rogers; brother Dwight (Peggy) Stepp of Batson, two sisters, Rebecca (Leroy) Melson of Prairie Grove and Merle Denzer of Neosho, Missouri and a host of other family and friends.

In lieu of flowers the family encourages donations to your local animal shelter or Alzheimer's Arkansas. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the compassionate care provided by the staff of Heritage Living Center in Conway. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksville. Burial will be at Evans Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home, online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville

We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funerals and visitations to 50 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.







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Becky Wagner
Cabot, AR
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Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Debbie I’m so sorry. I have been praying for you and your family. 🙏💜

terry and ann williams
Monticello, AR
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Saturday, April 4, 2020

Rest in peace art.

Janice Denzer
Gentr, AR
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Saturday, April 4, 2020

So sorry for your loss David, Danny and Debbie. He will forever be in our memories.

charlie hilton
Clarksville, AR
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Friday, April 3, 2020

My deepest Sympathy for your loss David, Debra and Family.

Jeanne L. De Lanois
Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, April 2, 2020

Art loved to ‘talk story,’ and told so many stories from growing up in the Ozarks, training and service during WWII, and especially about his kids. I always got a kick out of the one about Deb and ‘Miss Murphy!’ It has been hard letting him go. My heart goes out to Danny, David, and Debra.

Linda Martin
Clarksville, AR
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Thursday, April 2, 2020

Ron Denzer
Ivanhoe, TX
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Thursday, April 2, 2020

You will be missed

Anne Moore
Clarksville, AR
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Thursday, April 2, 2020

He had a gentle manner, a musical talent, and a sincere heart. I am a better person for having met him.

Wayne g. Evans
Bigelow, AR
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Thursday, April 2, 2020

Sorry for your loss

Tim&Cheryl Smith
Lamar, AR
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Thursday, April 2, 2020

Danny & Joyce and family,

So sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you and praying for the whole family.