of Clarkridge, AR
March 9, 1951 - October 9, 2019
Ben Jay Uchtman, 68, was born on March 09, 1951, in Clarkridge, Arkansas, to William and Nellie (Crawford) Uchtman. Ben Jay left this world on October 09, 2019, in Clarkridge, Arkansas. He attended the Mountain Home school system and was a lifelong resident. Ben Jay loved to hunt and fish, was a mentor to numerous young sportsmen, and loved every minute spent in the wilderness or on the lake. He retired in 2013 from Eaton Corporation after 30 years. Ben Jay loved his family and friends and cherished the time he had with each one.
Ben Jay leaves behind his wife Jewell (Rutledge) of 47 wonderful years (seldom did you see one without the other); a son, Chad Uchtman of Springfield, Missouri; a daughter, Nellena Garrison (Charlie Jr.) and two grandchildren, Gracie Bella and Gavin Jaymes Garrison of Conway, Arkansas. Also left in mourning are his siblings: Donald (Patsy), Franceline Cowart, Wilbern, Gary, Twyla (Lynn) Torrance, Lonnie (Beverly), Doyle (Trena), Ricky and many nieces, nephews and valued friends.
He was preceded in death by both parents William and Nellie (Crawford) Uchtman; his maternal grandparents Sam and Effie (Stone) Crawford; paternal grandparents Everett and Bertha (Walker) Uchtman; brothers Ernest, Lawrence, and Ronnie; nephew Jeff Torrance and niece Linda Kay Uchtman. May his time in this world enrich all that knew him. May his memory be a blessing.
A celebration of life for Ben Jay will be Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Roller Funeral Home 25 CR 27 Mountain Home, AR with visitation 12pm-2pm; service at 2pm and burial at Thacker Cemetery in Clarkridge, AR.
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34 Condolence(s)
Michelle Lee Ostmann
Sunday, October 13, 2019
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Racquel Johnson
Sunday, October 13, 2019
Jewell I am so very sorry, Ben was always so nice when I would see him in the store, he reminded me of my own Dad. Will keep you and your family in my prayers
Michele Walker
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and yours. Ben Jay poured the concrete for our carport. Did a great job. Such an asset to the community. The world could use more people like him. So sorry for your loss. You're in our prayers.
Ray and Ann Glueck
Saturday, October 12, 2019
We are sorry to hear of your family’s loss. Our heart felt condolences
Trena Lewis
Saturday, October 12, 2019
You are no longer in pain
Margaret Mason
Saturday, October 12, 2019
We are so sorry for the loss of Ben Jay. He was one of the great
blessings of my life from days at MHHS forward.
Prayers
Larry Skiver
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Ben Jay is a good man. My pleasure to know him.
Vince and Sharon Maranto
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Ben Jay was always a joy to be around. He will be missed. May God bless his family and give them peace.
Bob and Angie Simpson
Saturday, October 12, 2019
So sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family
Rob & Carmen Iversen
Friday, October 11, 2019
To all the Uchtman family,
Our deepest condolences to your family. Peace, prayers & blessings,
Rob & Carmen Iversen
Keith & Rose Luedtke
Friday, October 11, 2019
We are sorry to hear of Ben Jay's passing. We would run into him
every now and then on CR35. We had many good talks about
hunting and horses. He was the kind of neighbor that everyone
would want to have.
JaLynn Bruno
Friday, October 11, 2019
So sad for your loss. Pleasant Hill Church of Christ has kept your family in prayer. Our dear friend Marvene Copeland has updated us and we will continue to pray for comfort and peace. For your whole family and aunt Marvene. God Bless you
Shirley R Summers
Friday, October 11, 2019
Sorry to hear of Ben Jay's passing. God bless and keep you at this difficult time. Love Shirley Summers
David Hale
Friday, October 11, 2019
Thomas and Paula Smith
Friday, October 11, 2019
Sorry to hear of Ben Jay's passing. Keeping your family close in prayer.
Sandra Stone
Friday, October 11, 2019
So Sorry to hear about Ben Jay's passing Jewel. Your in my heart!
Linda S Blackburn
Friday, October 11, 2019
I m so sorry Jewel. Your family was always kind and loved by us. Sincerely, The Blackburns
Willard stotler
Friday, October 11, 2019
My prayers for you and your family
Rick Mahan
Friday, October 11, 2019
Having known Ben Jay for most of my life I can truly say he was one of the best people I have ever known. We had a lot of fun in our high school days playing football. He was certainly a gentle giant. My prayers go out for his family he will certainly be missed by all who knew him. rick mahan
Jan Fletcher
Thursday, October 10, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of Ben Jay's death. He and I attended school together. He was a neat guy and I know he will greatly missed. He was kind, gentle, and such a caring person. May his family and friends feel the loving arms of Christ around you as you begin a new journey without him.
Bennie Goforth
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Condolences to all, Ben Jay was a good friend and will be missed by many people.
Beverley Stewart
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Prayers for you and your family, Jewell. It's so very hard to lose someone that you love so much. May God's grace be with you all.
Nancy Welch
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Jewel I am so sorry for the loss of your Ben Jay. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Vesta Busch
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Jewel, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts my sweet friend. Hugs.
Mark and Jane (Crawford) Stevens
Thursday, October 10, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Ben Jay was one of the best. Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Kind Regards from your Aunt Louise Crawford, cousin Jane and her husband Mark.
DONNIE AND BEVERLY MILLER
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Jewell we are so sorry to hear about Benny. Donnie thought of him as a good friend. Never heard anyone say a bad word about him. He was highly thought of. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and in the future too.take care of yourself. Love Beverly Miller.
Melissa (Goodman) Weaver
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Jewell,
I am so very sorry to hear about Ben Jay! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. May God give you peace, understanding and comfort during this time.
God bless!
The Weaver's
Brent, Brandon and Melissa
Michael & Joan Young
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Jewell, Twyla and the entire Uchtman family we are so sorry for the passing of Ben Jay. He was a great friend and family man. He always took the time to talk and visit no matter where we ran into him and never rushed off. He will be missed by all of us.
Bonnie (Jones) Taylor
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Sincere sympathy to all of you , may the love you have for each other and trust in God bring you comfort at this time of sorrow .
It has been many years since I saw Ben Jay , , so glad he had a good life and was loved by many ..
all of you are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Taylor
Pam Chambers
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Jewell, I am so sorry about Ben Jay. I pray for your comfort and peace. Sending you my love, Pam
Deborah Gramling
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Jewell, I am so very sorry. I had no idea that he was even sick. I know how much you two loved each other, and that y'all were role models to other couples. I am praying for you and all the family right now. I love you!!
Paula Roddy
Thursday, October 10, 2019
So sorry for your loss
Sincere sympathy
Paula Roddy
Dawn Kennedy
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Jewell, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much Ben Jay meant to you and how much you two loved each other. I hope you will be able to find comfort in knowing that so many people care. You are loved and we all share in your grief at Ben Jay's passing.
Dawn Kennedy
Tracy Rosson
Thursday, October 10, 2019
So many wonderful things to say about Ben Jay, he will be missed. Rest in Peace