Troy Lynn Kelems

Troy Lynn Kelems, 51, of Caraway, died Wednesday at his home near Caraway.

A native and life-long resident of Caraway, Troy was a retired police officer for the City of Caraway. He served 21 years in law enforcement and held over 50 certificates in law enforcement training.

Troy was a member of First Baptist Church in Caraway and a 27-year member of the Caraway Masonic Lodge where he served as Worshipful Master in 1987. He was preceded in death by a son, Joshua Kelems; his father, Elmer Kelems; his brother, Pearly Ray Kelems; and his stepfather, Lonnie Hall.

Survivors include:
His Wife: Glenda Stallings Kelems of the home;

2 Sons: Jonathan and his wife, Jennifer Kelems, and
Justin Kelems and his fiancé, Courtney Thomas, all of Caraway;

His Mother: Flossie Hall of Caraway;

3 Brothers: Ricky Kelems, and
Roy Kelems, both of Caraway, and
Robert Hall of Monette;

2 Sisters: Melvina Richeson of Fort Smith, and
Doris Farmer of Trumann;

1 Granddaughter: Hailey Kelems of Caraway; and

His father-in-law and mother-in-law: James and Geneva Stallings of Jonesboro.

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 at First Baptist Church in Caraway with Rev. Rick Stevens officiating. Burial will follow in Caraway Cemetery under the direction of Emerson Funeral Home.

Active pallbearers include: Tyrone Koons, Glenn Boone, Asa Boatman, Terry Couch, Tim Brickell and Kenneth Faulkner.

Honorary pallbearers include: Shannon Kelems, Jason Kelems, Chris Kelems,
Shawn Kelems and Dustin Kelems.

Visitation will be held Friday evening beginning at 6:00 at First Baptist Church in Caraway.