of Marvell, AR
September 17, 1929 - April 26, 2019
As children and adults, we never really knew the meaning of the words, ''Today is the first day of the rest of your life'' until the afternoon of April 26, 2019, when we lost our friend, our mentor, our daddy, Lloyd Melvin George. We sure learned a lot from him in the 89 years of his life. He was the one person that never steered us wrong but would point us in the right direction. Daddy never told us what to do, but instead was known for saying ''this is what a fella' ought to do.
Lloyd began his life's journey on September 17, 1929 in Holly Grove, Ar. He was one of three sons born to Oscar and Evie George. He attended school in Marvell, AR. graduating in 1948. It was at this that he began to carry on the George family tradition of farming. Later that same year, he married Tolice Whitson. They shared a life of 40 years together and raised four children.
Lloyd continued his love of farming until his ''1st retirement at the age of 65. It was during this time he began his second journey in life when he married Cora Lee Spurlock. Together they shared 27 years of Marriage. They enjoyed spending time with family and traveling. Lloyd was a member of County Line Baptist Church in Marvell.
Retirement could not keep Lloyd from doing what he loved the most. He spent 20 years on the farm until he finally ''retired'' again at the age of 85. Lloyd may have been small stature, but his strong work ethic and love for the land was large. He instilled that work ethic in all his children and grandchildren and passed down his knowledge, wisdom and experience in farming to his son Ronnie and grandson R. P. George.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Perry and Evie Francis George, one brother, Horace George and wife Cora Lee George and Tolice Wilson and two grandchildren, Shawn Parry George and Haley Meiers.
He is survived by four children, Connie Cavette, Ronnie George (Doyla) and Shelia Reeves (Tommy) all of Marvell, AR, and Penny Doster (Jimmy) of Waldron, Ar., one brother, Nathan George (Cookie) of Mt. Pleasant, AR, 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. And a host of extended family and friends.
The family wishes to express sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff at Crestpark of Helena for their wonderful treatment and care during the past year.
Mark Spencer will officiate at services Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 2:00 P. M. at Roller Citizens Funeral Home 508 Plaza, West Helena, AR (870)572-2571. Visitation from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Also at Roller-Citizens on Monday, April 29, 2019. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. View and sign online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
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14 Condolence(s)
Fred Cartwright
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Rest in peace Mr. George chopped a lot of your cotton. My Aunt Mildred Rhines took us to a many fields. Uncle Lloyd Rhines really thought gighly of all the George Brothers and they always treated everyone so very nice regardless of color or status.
Praying for the family
Ed Jacob
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Ronny, Connie, Sheila and Penny, I am very sorry for the lost of your dad, Mr Lloyd. He was a very good man, and I know he will be missed! Again, you have my deepest sympathy!
Tona (Wiley) Mills
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Connie, Ronnie, Sheila, and Penny: I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He will be missed by all who knew him. May God bless all of you at this time.
SUZANNE BROWN WHITE
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
SHEILA AND TOMMY
SO SORRY TO READ THIS. YOU HAVE BEEN BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO LOVE HIM SO LONG. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Sue and Robbie Shillinglaw
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Dear Sheila and Family,
Mr. Lloyd was a good man and Father. God gained a hardworking Soul. It's never easy to let go, Prayers for all of You.
Much Love,
Sue
Tammie George Walpole
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
My prayers are with your family. Your dad sounded like a wonderful person. May God Bless you all. My maiden name is George. My father was Homer Lee George, I am sure we are distant kin. My dad was born in Morrilton, Ark. But raised in Ola,Arkansas.
Larry Lumpkin
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Ronnie and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Lloyd was a great man. I remember him well and highly respected him. God bless you all.
Larry Lumpkin
Phil & Linda Jackson
Monday, April 29, 2019
To the family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Jackie Sanders
Monday, April 29, 2019
Dear Connie, Ronnie, Sheila and Penny,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was a hardworking person and will be greatly missed not only by the family, but the community as well.
Love
Jackie Sue
Jackie Sanders
Monday, April 29, 2019
Dear Connie, Ronnie, Sheila and Penny,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was a hardworking person and will be greatly missed not only by the family, but the community as well.
Love
Jackie Sue
Rita Brocato
Monday, April 29, 2019
Penny,
So sorry about your Dad. You and your family are in my prayers
donna rice
Monday, April 29, 2019
I am very sorry to hear of Mr. Lloyd's passing, but I know that all of you are glad that he is resting in peace with the Lord. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cameron sweat
Monday, April 29, 2019
R.I.P
Rhonda James
Monday, April 29, 2019
Penny and family, so sorry for you loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family