Kevin Shatley

Kevin Neal Shatley, 50, of Jonesboro, died Sunday morning, January 31, 2010, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

Born in Paragould, Kevin lived most of his life in Jonesboro. He worked as a metal fabricator and attended the Assembly of God Church. He was a 1978 graduate of Jonesboro High School and was preceded in death by his father, Earmon Shatley, and his sister, Donna Shatley Winters.

Survivors include his wife, Anita Shatley of the home;

1 daughter and son-in-law: Meridith and Russ Pierce of Jonesboro;

2 sons: Garrett Shatley and Tanner Thomas, both of Jonesboro;

His mother, Opal Shatley of Jonesboro;

2 sisters and brothers-in-law: Pam and Chris Flanigan, and Tammy and Mike Fivecoat, all of Jonesboro;

1 brother and sister-in-law: David and Janet Shatley of Little Rock; and several nephews and nieces.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 in Emerson Memorial Chapel with Rev. Matt Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery.

Active pallbearers include Randy Wheeler, Tim Kinkead, Brian Fletcher, Jay Drope, Tim Fry, and Mark Rorex. Honorary pallbearers include members of the J.H.S. Class of 1978 and Kevin’s football team mates.

Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, 5-7, at Emerson Funeral Home.

For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to the charity of the donor’s choice.