of Vilonia, AR
March 15, 1929 - June 2, 2020
Benjamen T. Dallas, 91, of Vilonia, went to be with the Lord, June 2, 2020. He was born on March 15, 1929, to the late James Franklin Dallas and Lois (Bass) Dallas in Vilonia. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Martha Jo Graddy Dallas; by all six siblings, Mabel Martin, Lloyd Dallas, Margie Robinson, Dorothy Doherty, Hugh Dallas, and Betty Gray; and sister-in-law, Betty Braden and brothers-in-law, Charles Carroll and Roy Braden.
Benjamen was a longtime resident of Vilonia and employee of the Shoe Factory in Conway. He was a longtime deacon, choir member and active member of Beryl Baptist Church, which included physical labor on many projects. He enjoyed living on a small farm, raising cattle, gardening and riding his John Deer tractor and just tinkering in his shop. He enjoyed his family and being a loving husband, dad, granddad and great-granddad and was lovingly known as ''Papaw''. He was a good friend and liked to make people laugh.
Survivors include two sons, Barry (Ann) Dallas of Greenbrier and Gary (Pat) Dallas of Vilonia; daughter, Susan (Phil) Tacker of Vilonia; two sisters-in-law, Sybil Carroll of North Little Rock and Wilma (Dick) Giddings of North Little Rock; six grandchildren, Mark (Adrienne) Dallas, John David (Jaymi) Dallas, Andy (Melissa) Dallas, Whitney (Nick) Weaver, Jenna (Dustin) Montgomery and Brooke (Andy) Jones; eighteen great-grandchildren, Kylie, Gavin, Landon, Dylann, Annabelle, Luke, Anna Claire, Kate, Reed, Clay, Hunter, Norah, Solomon, Trenton, Evy, Silas, Alisa, and the newest born June 2, Magnolia, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2020, at Beryl Baptist Church, with Bro. Wade Lentz officiating. The visitation will be one hour prior to funeral starting at 10:00 a.m. with a private burial to follow at Beryl Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be Benjamen's grandsons and grandsons-in-law. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Deacons of Beryl Baptist Church. The family would like to express a special thanks to Superior Health & Rehab and Stonebridge Senior Living for all the loving care they provided.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his honor to:
Beryl Baptist Church
Attn: Missions Offering
873 Main Street
Vilonia,Arkansas 72173
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18 Condolence(s)
Karen and Drew Lovelady
Saturday, June 6, 2020
So sorry to hear of your loss, we will keep you in our prayers!
jim richardson
Friday, June 5, 2020
So sorry to hear of Mr Dallas passing. He always had a smile and a friendly greeting. We will be praying for your family's loss.
lanny noggle
Friday, June 5, 2020
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Lisa Burt
Friday, June 5, 2020
Until we meet again my friend!
Janie (Griffith) Powell
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Sorry for your loss of your Dad. I always remember him as sweet and kind and always had a smiling gentle expression on his face. I know you will all miss him deeply. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you heal by the Strenght that God gives you. Love to you Janie and Tony Powell
Devon and Terry Carr
Thursday, June 4, 2020
He touched our hearts and will forever be in our memories.Love you Mr.Dallas..
Joey & Amber Wallace
Thursday, June 4, 2020
I am so sorry the loss of your Dad.I will keep you all in my prayers during this difficult time.
Jerry and Janis Robbins
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Susan and all Dallas families, we are sorry for your Dad’s passing; but rejoicing with you all for his entrance to his heavenly home and reunited with your Mom. He lived a model Christian man everyday and what a great legacy that is for all of you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers, God be ever near you. We love you.
Alex & Miriam McNespey
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Sorry for ur loss y’all r in our prayers
Ann West
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Dallas Family: My prayers are with you in your loss. I am thankful we connected with each other across the hall in Superior. I know your Dad and my Mom are welcoming in the next saints to heaven. God Bless.
Judi Martin
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Uncle Ben was such a special person. He and Aunt Martha were always so kind and loving and fun to be with. They welcomed everyone to there home and were never fazed by a bunch of cousins running around. I hold those memories so dearly in my heart.
Amy Day
Thursday, June 4, 2020
My prayers n thoughts are with you all ...Benny was a good man. A faithful Christian. He will be missed by many.
Brenda Mize
Thursday, June 4, 2020
So sorry for your loss praying God’s love will sustain and comfort the family during this time of loss.
Ken and Brenda Mize
Melinda Reynolds
Thursday, June 4, 2020
To the Dallas family, we are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Rick and Connie Price
Thursday, June 4, 2020
To Dallas Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Praying for comfort at this time.
Rick and Connie Price
Bob Barham
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
To the Dallas Family:
My deepest sympathy & prayers for each of you during this time of loss. May his memory sustain you always. God Bless.
Nancy Rhodes
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all the Dallas family. Barry and Ann, I will be thinking of you at this sad time in your lives. Love you.
Randy & Sheila Riddle
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
So sorry for your loss