Tony W. Futrell

Tony Waymon Futrell, 82, of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.

A native and life-long resident of Jonesboro, Tony was a graduate of State High School and Arkansas State College where he was commissioned into the U.S. Army as a 2nd Lieutenant. He worked 8 years for Mercantile Bank of Jonesboro and retired as company secretary with 29 years of service from E.C. Barton Company.

Tony was a member of Highland Drive Baptist Church where was a deacon and past chairman of the church finance committee. He was a past member of the Jonesboro Jaycees and the ASU Indian Club. Tony was preceded in death by his parents: Tony and Edna Cheshier Futrell; and by two sisters and brothers-in-law: Berniece and Clyde Jackson and June and Ferrell Erwin.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years: Mary Aldrich Futrell of the home;

2 sons and daughters-in-law: Tony L. and Kim Futrell of Jonesboro and Jim and Tracey Futrell of Benton;
4 grandchildren: Jenna Futrell, Chase Futrell, Joel Futrell and Bethany Futrell;
2 step grandchildren: Matt Sills and Morgan (Tad) Terrell; and
1 step great grandchild: Briggs Terrell.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Highland Drive Baptist Church with Dr. Johnny Hutchison officiating with Emerson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. A private committal service will precede the service. A time of visitation will precede and follow the memorial service at the church.

For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to Highland Drive Baptist Church, 515 E. Highland Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72401, or Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, 400 East Street, Jonesboro, AR 72401.