Willie C. Heath

Willie Cullen Heath, 84, of Trumann, Arkansas, died Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at his home of natural causes.

Born in Greene County, Willie lived in Jonesboro before moving to Trumann in 1973. He was retired from G.E. in Jonesboro and was a U.S. Army veteran of W.W. II. He was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church where he was the teacher of Adult Men #4 Sunday school class.

Willie was a member of American Legion Post 42 in Trumann, a member of the G.E. Retirees Association, and was preceded in death by his wife Lena Heath, last month. He was also preceded in death by his parents, A.C. and Nellie Seay Heath, and by 3 sisters: Ruby Bottoms, Eva Matlock, and Martha Sue Smith.

Survivors include: 2 Sons and daughters-in-law: Steve and Marilyn Heath of Jonesboro, and Stan and Sharon Cragg of Conway;

1 Daughter and son-in-law: Sandy and Sonny Whitmire of Jonesboro;

2 Brothers: Jack Heath of West Memphis, and Boyd Heath of Hot Springs;

4 Sisters: Amy Carter and Linda Clark, both of Jonesboro, Betty Mason of El Dorado, and Mary Ann Rogers of Malvern;

8 Grandchildren: Steven Crocker, Jessica Simpson, Laura Spires, Nathan Whitmire, Amy Whitmire, Seth Whitmire, Jennifer Gautreaux, and Dylan Hurd; and

11 Great Grandchildren: Tyler Simpson, Ethan Simpson, Henry Spires, Rachel Spires, Samuel Whitmire, Larkin Whitmire, Mary-Emma Whitmire, Kaid Hurd, Jack Hurd, Garrett Gautreaux, and Anna Gautreaux.

Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:00 at Nettleton Baptist Church with Stan Ballard and Mike Blackwood officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park.

Active pallbearers include: Brent Baker, Steven Crocker, Seth Whitmire, John Carter, Nathan Whitmire and Mike Carter.

Honorary pallbearers include: the Men’s #4 Sunday School Class and members of American Legion Post 42 of Trumann.

Visitation will be held Friday evening, 5-8, at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to Nettleton Baptist Church, 2111 Thorn, Jonesboro, AR 72401.

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