of Vilonia, AR
August 1, 1934 - January 13, 2020
Hestel Lemuel York, 85, of Vilonia, our loving Husband, Dad, Papa, Father-in-law and friend, went to his heavenly home January 13, 2020. He was born August 1, 1934 in Vilonia to the late Omer and Zora York. Hestel retired as owner/operator of York's Grocery and Station located eight miles east of Conway. He was a member of Oak Bowery Baptist church in Conway. Hestel was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Hubert Ray York, sisters, Evelyn Moncrief and Dean Coker.
Hestel is survived by his wife of 65 years, Patsy Avra York, sister, Jean Henry, daughters, Rhonda (Nick) Warford of Benton, AR, Regina (Steve) Oakley of El Paso, AR, and Shelly (Harold) McCain of Vilonia, AR, grandkids, Heath Oakley of Maumelle, AR, Jessie (RJ) Warford of Benton, Rachel (Lance) Massey of El Paso, Kyla (Mathey) Jones of Vilonia, Jared (Lauren) Warford of Benton, four great grandkids and many more family and friends.
Hestel spent most weekends watching and supporting his children and grandchildren do what they love, whether playing sports, rodeo, or any activities in which they were involved. He was an avid outdoorsman and made many lifelong friends through hunting, running dogs, judging field trials, and rodeos. Some of his favorite memories were made during hunting trips, especially the 42 years he annually pheasant hunted with his close family and friends. One of the highlights of his rodeo career was winning the Arkansas State Calf Roping Championship in 1971. Hestel's big personality, sense of humor, and helping hand were the reasons he was loved by so many especially his family, hunting friends, rodeo family, and
store customers.
Funeral Service will begin at 11:00AM on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Oak Bowery Baptist Church in Conway. Visitation will be one hour prior at 10:00AM. Burial will follow the service at Crestlawn Memorial Park.
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46 Condolence(s)
Donny McMillen
Friday, January 17, 2020
Regina, Shelly and Family
So sorry about Hestel. I know you will miss him. MY God's comforting hand be on you. Lots of rodeo stories...
Donny & Martha McMillen
Susan Reed
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God bless you with the strength and comfort to get through the difficult days ahead as you miss your loved one. I encourage you to find peace knowing he is with our Lord and Savior now.
Love to you and your family, Ms. Rhonda!
Ronda Davis Beard
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
My condolences to the family.God is got another good one coming home he sure is making up his army..
JimBo Squires
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Had a great time rodeoing with him
Jaccye Price
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family. Have very fond memories of you and Hestel
Amy Day
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Pat n family. My thoughts n prayers are with you all. Hestal will be missed . He was a good family man and an all-around good person...He fought hard....God's blessing to each of you. Love to each of you.
Laura Bedow
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Pat and family, so sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one Hestel .He was a great man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My prayers are with you and all the family during this very difficult time
Dickey Goss
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Ms. Pat, Rhonda, Regina, & Shelly,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Hestel. He was a wonderful man. I know that he will be missed so much. Sending prayers of comfort for you all.
RIP Big Daddy until we meet again!
Mike and Lynette Jones
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
So sorry to hear of “Big Daddy’s†passing. Prayers for Ms Pat and the whole family.
Ricky Graddy & Daniel and Miranda Lawrence
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Pat, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of Hestel. He will be greatly missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ricky, Daniel, and Miranda
Jan Richardson
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
My thoughts are with you Pat and your family
JAN RICHARDSON
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
My thoughts are with you
Karen Wheeler Davis
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
My condolences and prayer to the York Family. Prayer for peace and comfort especially through these next days, then peace in knowing he rests in Heaven.
Cindy Heffington Dickey
Monday, January 13, 2020
Dear Pat and family,
So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Stefanie R Bair
Monday, January 13, 2020
Praying for the family sorry for your loss
Liisa Pridemore
Monday, January 13, 2020
I am saddened by this news. He was a great man who was always there at the rodeo's to help or support those who needed it. I would have been lost without his support. Prayers of comfort for the family. See you on the other side Big Daddy.
Todd Ashley
Monday, January 13, 2020
God Bless. Prayers
Skip and Mary Lynn Emmett
Monday, January 13, 2020
We are so very sorry and pray that God will comfort you and give you peace during this most sad time. We know you have many wonderful memories and many, many happy and fun stories! Our prayers are with you all.
Linda (Paul) Davidson
Monday, January 13, 2020
God has brought home another wonderful cowboy who will truly be missed by many, may God comfort you during this time.
Dale Martin
Monday, January 13, 2020
What a great guy. I roped a lot of steers with him.
Terry Hall
Monday, January 13, 2020
Pat, Rhonda, Regina, and Shelly,
I’m heartbroken for your family. You are all so special to me and are such a big part of my childhood. I have so many wonderful memories of time spent in your home. Hestal always had a twinkle in his eye and a smile. He sure loved you girls. You are all in my prayers.
Vickie Grissom
Monday, January 13, 2020
Our prayers and love to you Mrs. Pat and your family. May God comfort you now and the days to come.
Susan Stacks
Monday, January 13, 2020
Such a nice guy, Tom and l had the pleasure of knowing him through our arena and ropings. Big Daddy as we knew him was such a genuine man! Praying for the family
Cecilia Campbell
Monday, January 13, 2020
Prayers for his Family. Hes was a Cool Guy
Jennifer martin massey
Monday, January 13, 2020
Mrs Pat, I’m so sorry for the loss of Hestel, I have so many memories of you both growing up! Love and prayers to all of you!
Jenn
Kelly Langford McDowell
Monday, January 13, 2020
So very sorry for your loss.
Sandra Fowler Farmer
Monday, January 13, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. I have a lot of memories of Hestal when he was hauling to rodeos and the girls running barrels, and daddy hauling me to run barrels. Praying for comfort and strength for the family in the days ahead.
Billy Mullins
Monday, January 13, 2020
Connie Price
Monday, January 13, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Hestel’s passing. I know he was one of the sweetest men. I hope and pray for comfort and peace during this time. I know he was lived by many and that love returned.
Lena Fulmer
Monday, January 13, 2020
Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of your family just down the road. Hestel will be missed.
Chris Meek Arnold
Monday, January 13, 2020
Many prayers and love to my rodeo family! Will see you soon Big Daddy! Thank you for being my rodeo dad! â¤ï¸
Jerry and Shirley
Monday, January 13, 2020
So sorry for your loss ,Pat .YOU are all in our prayers Jerry and Shirley
Rebecca Haltom
Monday, January 13, 2020
I am so very sorry to hear about Hestal! He was a good man. My deepest condolences to all the family. Praying for God’s comfort
Anita Langford
Monday, January 13, 2020
So sorry for your loss.. Love and prayers for your family.
Dale & Debbie Hancock
Monday, January 13, 2020
Prayers for your Loss.
Art and Toby Spurlock
Monday, January 13, 2020
Our prayers go out to your family
Annette (Robinson) Leach
Monday, January 13, 2020
Mrs. Pat,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today and in the days to come. I know you will miss him terribly and your life is forever changed. I rejoice with you knowing he walking the streets of heaven and I can just see your precious mother smiling as she greeted him.
All my love,
Glen Sowell
Monday, January 13, 2020
Cindy Sellers Roach
Monday, January 13, 2020
My heart goes out to Miss Pat, the girls and their whole family. Hestel was a good man and he certainly had a huge impact on our Liberty community. Prayers for all that loved him, he will be missed.
Harold And Debbi DePriest
Monday, January 13, 2020
So sorry for your loss
Teresa Brazil Johnson
Monday, January 13, 2020
I’m so sorry to hear about this. Please know, your in my prayers. â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Sandy (aka Toadfrog)
Monday, January 13, 2020
Love to all of you ...
Big Daddy will leave a big hole in the world.
I love my memories of riding in the back of his car and seeing how fast we could drive to the store on Hwy 36.... it was fast! TF.
Rick and Melinda Reynolds
Monday, January 13, 2020
Pat and girls we are so sorry for your loss. I know Hestel was loved by many and will be missed. You and the family are in our prayers.
Robbie Stewart Phillips
Monday, January 13, 2020
Tina Davis
Monday, January 13, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear this. Hestel was a good man and he will be missed. Family and friends are in my prayers.
Carol Matthews
Monday, January 13, 2020
My prayers are with y’all today. Praying that the good Lord will give you strength to make it through this sad a difficult time. Hold the good memories close to your heart. ðŸ™