Pulaski County

EARL DAVIS JR. of Little Rock, departed this life June 21, 2017. Survived by Sharon Lewis, children; Denise Davis, Aumetrius Davis Nicely (Adrian), Ali Boyd (Tywanda), Sandra Davis Miller (Donte), Kara Davis, sister, Louise Davis, 6 grandchildren, 1 greatgrandchild and 4 furry grandchildren. Memorial Service Thursday June 29, 2017, 11 a.m. at Gunn Funeral Home. Services entrusted to Gunn Funeral Home, 4323 W 29th, LR, AR 501-660-4323.

–––––❖––––– JACK LEE GIVENS, 62 of Maumelle, died suddenly in his home, just like he wished, on Wednesday June 21, 2017. He hated hospitals, medical bills, and anything that involved waiting, so we assume he’s thankful for God’s timing.

He would want you to do everything

in your power to campaign and vote for a healthcare system that includes coverage for preexisting conditions, young adults, and the impoverished. Should we lose these things, I believe he will bring help from beyond the grave to start a revolution. He always believed in helping the underdog, protecting the wounded, and giving money away in secret. He loved all creatures and refused to ever kill a spider because they were God’s and served a purpose.

He served a purpose as well in the United States Air Force and loved to remind us all that he was in charge of nuclear weapons, so naturally he was a powerful man. He also served as Chairman of the Brotherhood of Local Engineers and Trainmen Teamsters Union and fought many long hours fighting for his brothers and sisters for fair working conditions on the railroad. He was the first to win a lawsuit forcing the railroad to recognize PTSD among trainmen after repeated fatality accidents. Not only did he make the railroad safer for the general public, he protected those who were hurt by trauma. Today, it is getting national attention. It was his years of blood, sweat, and many tears that started that initiative.

He loved fast cars, giving gifts, beer, smoking, challenging authority, loud music, playing with his grandson’s toys, the Discovery Channel, and the power of the Holy Spirit. Most of all, he loved his friends and family. His spirit will live strong in his daughter, Sarah Bemis (Nathan) of Little Rock, and his grandchildren, Noah and Elizabeth. Every raised eyebrow, funny joke, bear hug, or smart-aleck comment made by them will be in his honor.

He is survived by three sisters that he loved dearly, Terri Givens of Morrilton, Marie Givens of Jacksonville, and Vicki Doyle (David) of Savannah, Georgia; an aunt, Elaine Givens Holloway of Waco, Texas. He loved his three nephews and one niece, Scott and Eric Littlejohn and Jennifer and Jeff Lynch. He had cousins spread all over the country and was always proud of their family heritage.

The family rejoices as he is reunited with his one true love, Vicky Givens, who died in 2009. Heaven will never be the same. He will also greet his parents, Monte and JoAnn Givens in heaven.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Operation Homefront that spends 93% of its proceeds on Veterans and their families dealing with financial, logistic, and psychological needs at no expense to them.

A memorial service in his honor will be held at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 W 12th St. in Little Rock, at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 30, 2017. An online guestbook is available atwww. griffin leg get the aley roth. com.

–––––❖––––– CAYLON LAYSHAWN GRIDER, 24, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life June 22, 2017. Family Hour: Friday 5-6 p.m. Robinson Mortuary, LR and Service: Saturday, 12 noon at Rosedale COGIC, 4100 Ludwig, Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– REBECCA ANN HEFLIN, 64, of Little Rock died June 24, 2017. She was born in Camden, Arkansas to Fred and Lenora Araldi Walker. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211. Online guestbook: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

–––––❖––––– KENNETH “KJ” LAWRENCE II, 36, of North Little Rock, transitioned on June 19, 2017. Visitation: Friday, noon-4 p.m. at Robinson Mortuary, NLR. Family Hour: 5:30-7 p.m. at Eighth Street Baptist Church NLR. Service: Saturday, 11 a.m. at St. Luke Baptist Church, NLR. Officiating, Pastor Cecil Gibson; Eulogist: Pastor Jameel Wesley. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway, NLR (501) 374-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– ELIZABETH MITCHELL of Little Rock, Ark. passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23rd, at 10:28 pm, at her home. She was the previous owner of BreAnna’s Resale Shop.

Preceding her in death husband, Nathaniel Mitchell; sons, Nathaniel Mitchell, Jr. and Dwight Lee Mitchell; daughter, Donna Mitchell; daughter-inlaw, Cheryl Mitchell. Leaving to mourn special memories: children, Mildred Thornton, Elizabeth Lamar (Duff), Angelia Kelly (Isom), Sheila Porter (Carl), Alfred Mitchell and Eric Mitchell (Karen); sister, Annie Bell Parsha; 34 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and a host of sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Home going services will be Saturday, July 1, 2017, 11 a.m., at Damascus Spiritual Church, 2401 East Washington Ave., North Little Rock, Ark. Family hour will be Friday, June 30, 2017, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 South Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.

–––––❖––––– JAY MICHAEL ROBISON SR. of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away on June 26, 2017 due to complications of diabetes. He was born November 12, 1950, in Houston, Texas to James Leon and Gloria Germaine Robison.

Jay was preceded in death by his parents, and is survived by his beloved wife, Renee Robison; son, Jay Michael Robison Jr. (Lisa) of Sherwood; daughter, Neely Ann Kimbrell (Andy) of Little Rock; stepson, Zachary James Borchert (Shannon) of Stuttgart, stepson, Derrick Lee Huey of Sherwood; sister, Debby Monroe of Sherwood; grandchildren, Rava Ann and Remie Drew Kimbrell; step-grandson, Gavin Borchert, step-grandson, Benjamin Hampton-Huey of Sherwood; nephew, Thomas W. Chizmar of Thayer, Ill.; brother-in-law, Thomas E. Chizmar, II (Melissa) of Thayer, Ill., and father-in-law, Thomas E. Chizmar of Virden, Ill. Jay is also survived by his loyal and faithful four-legged companion Gracie, his beloved Shih Tzu.

Jay’s career includes nearly 30 years of service with Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company, 14 years with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, and numerous awards and accolades. He also used his talents and the skills and abilities he developed on the job to transform communities in Arkansas through community service.

Jay and Renee wish to thank the numerous friends and family who supported them during this difficult time, and the physicians and staff at Hospice Home Inpatient Care in Little Rock for their gentle care.

An evening Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, June 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road, Sherwood. Funeral services by Pastor David Dominic Vandercook on Friday, June 30, at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3802 North Olive, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Graveside interment-Rest Hills Memorial Park, Sherwood, Arkansas. Online obituary griffinleggettresthills.com.

Pallbearers for the service are Rickey Pilkington, Lamont Cornwell, Mike Collins, Ray Gilbert, Brent Stevenson, and Daniel Gentry. Honorary Pallbearers include Ray Hackworth and The Arkansas JCI Senators, and classmates from the 1969 North Little Rock Wildcats graduating class.

A memorial tribute may be sent to Trinity Lutheran Church, 3802 North Olive, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116 or Arkansas JCI Scholarship Program, a 501 ©3 c/o Ray Gilbert, 1011 South Porter, Stuttgart, Ark. 72160.

–––––❖––––– BARBARA ANN RUFUS, 73, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life June 20, 2017. Visitation: Saturday 10-11 a.m. Service: 11 a.m. both at First Baptist Church Highland Park. Officiating: Dr. W.W. Walker, Eulogist Rev. Billy Rufus. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 371-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––❖––––– OTTO L. SEAY, 84, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017. He was born February 25, 1933 in Drumright, Oklahoma to Emerial and Marnie Seay.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda Seay; son, David (Claudia) Seay; grandson, Hayden Seay; one brother; three sisters; a special nephew, Phil Hively; and a host of nephews, nieces, friends, family and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and two sisters.

A visitation will be held 5–7 p.m., Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2017 at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– LARRY DEAN WATERS, age 63, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away June 27, 2017. He will be missed by his wife, children, many friends, family and neighbors. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, Jacksonville, Arkansas. Online guest book available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

–––––❖––––– BILLY DWAYNE WOOD SR., 77, of North Little Rock passed away Monday, June 26, 2017. He was born April 10, 1940 in Judsonia, Arkansas to Oble and Ollie Wood. He was an active duty United States Army Veteran, and served twenty four years in the Arkansas Army National Guard. He was employed by the Veterans Administration in Little Rock and North Little Rock. Billy was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three siblings, Marjorie, Treva, and Vernon Wood; and one daughter, Julie Anne Wood Douglas. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judy Summers Wood; daughters, Anna Wood Skinner (Randy) of Houston, Texas and Susan Wood Gaither of Jacksonville; son, Billy D. Wood Jr. (Donna) of Searcy; brother, Herman Wood (Denise), of Judsonia; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and a host of family and friends.

A visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m., Saturday, July 1, 2017, followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m., at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street. There will be a private burial with full military honors at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– BONNIE J. WOOD went home to be with Jesus on June 24, 2017. Bonnie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She was an active member of Park Hill Baptist Church. Bonnie enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, and her precious Bichon, Lasey.

Bonnie is survived by her husband of 65 years, W.C. Wood; children, Mike Wood, Cheryl Berryhill, and Sandy Fenley (Bob Fenley); five grandchildren, Chris Hall (Tessa

Hall), Ryne Wood, Whitney Fenley, Travis Fenley, and Shannon Talburt; great–grandchildren, Dylan Hall, Kanynn Hall, Madison Davis, and Megan Davis; sister, Carol Ronning; nieces, Kristen Levine and Stephanie Rotunda; cousins, Gretchen Marchese and Carmen Smith. Bonnie was loved by her family and friends; she will be greatly missed.” The wife of noble character who can find? She is worth more than rubies.” Proverbs 31:10 We Love You.

Visitation will be Sunday, July 2, 2017 from 3-5 p.m. at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 3, 2017 at Park Hill Baptist Church with burial to follow at AR State Veterans Cemetery. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.