of Mountain View, AR
August 19, 1942 - December 30, 2018
J.T. Altman, 76, of Mountain View, Arkansas passed away at his home on Sunday, December 30, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. J.T. was born on August 19, 1942 in Timbo, Arkansas to the late Ellis Bryant and Addie (Dodson) Altman. J.T. attended Timbo School and graduated at the age of 16. He then attended and graduated from Arkansas Tech University. He taught school at Timbo and worked for Lackey Motors. In 1970 with his brother Vaughn they started Altman Motor Company which still serves the Mountain View, Arkansas community to this day. He was a member of Flatwoods Missionary Baptist Church and an active Gideon member. He loved all kinds of sports and fishing and will be greatly missed by all of his loving family, friends, and the Mountain View community.
J.T. is survived by his wife, Bernice (Franks) Altman; one son, Jeffery Bryant Altman and wife Stacey; daughters, Natalie Ann Hankins and husband Lance and Elizabeth Annette Smith and husband Ron; one brother, Don Altman; six grandchildren, Lilly, Bryant, Oliver, Elliott, Addie, and Anna.
J.T. was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis Bryant and Addie (Dodson) Altman and one brother, Vaughn Altman.
Visitation is Tuesday, January 1, 2019, 6:00-8:00 PM at Flatwoods Missionary Baptist Church in Mountain View, Arkansas. Funeral services are Wednesday, January 2, 2019, 2:00 PM at Flatwoods Missionary Baptist Church in Mountain View, Arkansas with Brother Maxie Haynes officiating. Interment will follow the service at Flatwoods Cemetery in Mountain View, Arkansas.
Pallbearers are Mike Brooks, Steve Franks, Bill Hankins, Alex Franks, Jason Thieme, and Lance Hankins. Honorary pallbearers are Wayne Moore, Jim Hinkle, Jim Middlebrooke, Hollis Dodson, Carl Smith, Joe Massey, and Lytle Broyles.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gideon's International, Mountain View Camp, PO Box 1134, Mountain View, Arkansas 72560.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. B I am so sorry about Mr. Altman's passing. When I heard of his illness I prayed for his healing but as we know sometimes that isn't God's plan. Now I pray for you to have strength to get thru this difficult and sad time. Wanted to send my condolences.
Vickie Jelks
We did business for several years with the Atlmans as Stone County Surveyors and Land Company. They were always good to us and we learned to respect and love them. They gave us a chance when we had no credit and needed a jeep to work with while they repaired ours. They were always fair and a pleasure to do business.
Please accept our condolences. We loved him too.
Mr. Altman was always a very respectable man and I have always thought very highly of him. He helped me be able to purchase my first vehicle in 1972. I have never forgotten about that. I am very surprised to learn of his passing. Rest in peace my good friend.
I send my prayers to all of the family for comfort and peace to know that he is in a Great place leaving the love and may you cherish that enough to clear the tears and sadness in the days ahead. I send my love to all.
J.T. was a great friend and he will be greatly missed.
We are saddened at the passing of another friend, JT Altman. We are thankful for the friendship of this special man and his family. He was certainly among the best of men.
Our prayers and love are extended to Bernice, Liz, Natalie, and Jeff, and all the family and loved ones of this great man of God.
Sorry to hear of J.T.'s passing. I have a lot of good memories
Got acquainted with J T in 1966 at Lackey Chev and found a man of integrity and of enduring friendship. God bless!
To Bernice, Liz, Natalie, and Jeff
I'm praying for peace for each of you. I'm deeply saddened by JT's passing. He was the idealic father figure that God sent to me. If it were not for his Christian example of what a man should be,and if it were not for the kind acceptance from each of you, I'm most certain that I would have never strived so hard to earn a degree and strive for more in life. He was so kind and generous to me when he did not have to be.
My condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.