He was retired from McGehee Police Department, was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War and of the Baptist faith. He loved fixing things and was a CB Radio repairman. He loved playing the guitar, was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and nature. He was a loving husband, father and pop. He studied and read the Bible faithfully.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Fran Proffitt Rea of Monticello; two sons, Charles Brandon Rea of Monticello and Troy Rea of TX; three daughters, Leigh Ann Jollie and Andy of Tacoma, WA, Bonnie Denise Hoover and Tim of Monticello and Lavonne Lesley and husband Gerald; two sisters, Patsy Burke of Hope, Phylis Williams of Benton; grandchildren, Mattie, Emma, Lacey, Gracie, and Caden; several nieces, nephews and other relative and friends; three special friends Jimmy Singleton, Al Barajas and George Strain.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with Rev. Steve Fleming officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Hwy 425 N.
Monticello, AR 71655
He was retired from McGehee Police Department, was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War and of the Baptist faith. He loved fixing things and was a CB Radio repairman. He loved playing the guitar, was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and nature. He was a loving husband, father and pop. He studied and read the Bible faithfully.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Fran Proffitt Rea of Monticello; two sons, Charles Brandon Rea of Monticello and Troy Rea of TX; three daughters, Leigh Ann Jollie and Andy of Tacoma, WA, Bonnie Denise Hoover and Tim of Monticello and Lavonne Lesley and husband Gerald; two sisters, Patsy Burke of Hope, Phylis Williams of Benton; grandchildren, Mattie, Emma, Lacey, Gracie, and Caden; several nieces, nephews and other relative and friends; three special friends Jimmy Singleton, Al Barajas and George Strain.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with Rev. Steve Fleming officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Hwy 425 N.
Monticello, AR 71655
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