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Mr. J M Eslick
1934 - 2016
Mr. J M Eslick
1934 - 2016
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BORN
1934
DIED
2016
J Eslick Obituary
J.M. Eslick, 81, of Hot Springs passed away Monday, April 11th, 2016. He was born August 16th, 1934 in England, Arkansas to Robert Roy and Floy Bewley Eslick.
J.M. was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He cherished his friendships developed during his tenure as president of the Hot Springs Cruisers Car Club, and Treasure Isle POA. He loved spending time with his family, traveling, and boating on Lake Hamilton. Antique cars brought him a lot of Joy, especially his 1968 Ford Ranger. He was a 32nd degree Mason, and served our country in the United States Army. He retired from Hoerner Box (Stone Container) after 32 years of faithful service.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Robert Leon Eslick.
Cherishing his memory are his wife of 59 years, Rita Miller Eslick; three children, Donna Schwaller (Gary) of Benton, Arkansas, Larry “Buz” Eslick (Susan) of Benton, Arkansas, Carol Denham (Brian), of Sherwood, Arkansas; grandchildren, Tyler (Taylor) and Rylee Schwaller, and Ben and Cruz Eslick; sister Nancy White (Don); one great grandson, Hudson Kade Eslick; and countless friends.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 13th, 2016 from 4:00 until 6:00 pm in the chapel of Gross Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be at 9:00 am, Thursday at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander with Don White officiating.
Serving as pallbearers are Larry “Buz” Eslick, Ben Eslick, Cruz Eslick, Gary Schwaller, Brian Denham, and Jim Stanton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Potters Clay Ministries.
The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at www.GrossFuneralHome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Niki Nichole
April 15, 2016
Rita and Eslick family, my heart goes out to you during this difficult time. J M was such a special man, and I feel honored to have known him. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cindy Yates
April 15, 2016
Mrs. Eslick, Donna, Larry, Carol
Sorry to hear about your Father passing, always enjoyed being around Mr. Eslick. I have fond memories . Prayers for your family and hope your hearts heal. He will always be with you. God I hope will lighten your hearts.
Lila Loveless
April 14, 2016
Kenny and I are so saddened to hear of J.M.'s passing. Our sincerest condolences to Rita and famiy.
Shannon Pinkerton
April 14, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's passing Carol and Donna. He was a great man! I will continue to have you and your family in my thoughts! Hugs!
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Michelle McEuen (White)
April 13, 2016
Aunt Rita, Donna, Carol, Buzz & Family. I will truly miss Uncle JM and the way he loved to aggravate LOL. It will not be the same without his smiling face. I pray that God will help comfort you all during this healing process. I love You all dearly.
Gail Stinson
April 13, 2016
Carol and Family,
Sending you and your family our sincere sympathy during this difficult time. Rest in peace Mr. Eslick.
Gail and Jimmy Stinson
Teresa Tweedle (White)
April 13, 2016
Aunt Rita, Donna, Carol, Buzz & Family. I am at such a loss for words. Uncle JM was defiantly one of a kind. I will truly miss his smiling face and our long family memories of growing up. I hope for all the comfort, strength and peace that God can give you during this time of healing. I will miss him tremendously, I love You all.
April 13, 2016
Rita so sorry for your loss. Jim was a good friend and co worker.
Carl Palmer
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Hot Springs Florist and Gifts
April 13, 2016
In Loving Memory
Jeff and Teresa (White) Tweedle
Raena Rawlinson
April 13, 2016
Deeply saddened to hear of this loss for your family. May you feel peace and comfort as you begin the process of saying goodbye.
Lucy Hyatt
April 12, 2016
Donna I am so very sorry about your Daddy. Take one day at a time. I pray for God to comfort you during this time.
Love you and Gary (Rylee and Tyler)
Lucy Hyatt
Scott & Scarlett Morgan
April 12, 2016
Rita and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of JM. Prayers for you all, that in the days ahead all of your precious memories of him will bring each of you some measure of comfort and peace.
Justin & Dana Austen
April 12, 2016
Continued prayers for the family during this time.
Joan Hollis
April 12, 2016
So Sorry for the loss of your Daddy, Carol. I am thinking of you.
Erik and Catherine Sellers
April 12, 2016
Our prayers are with you and your family during your time of bereavement. We will continue to pray for your strength during this time.
Charles Milam
April 12, 2016
Rita and family, I am so sorry to hear of JM passing away. We have been friends for 66 years, had so many wonderful times as teenagers. Will miss him.
Candis Allen
April 12, 2016
To the family of Carol Denham and the entire Eslick family, I am sorry to hear that a loved one has departed THIS life. My prayer is for your strength to continue on.
Bobby Hampton
April 12, 2016
My condolences to the Eslick family. J. M. always had a way of making us feel welcome in his company. I especially enjoyed talking with him at the Sonic cruise ins. Rita and J. M. were a wonderful example of how to make friends and be club leaders.
Oleta Bright
April 12, 2016
Love and prayers to Rita and family. Special memories of times we shared in happy and healthier days with car club activities. May God give comfort and peace to all of you.
Frances (Love) Bates
April 12, 2016
Larry & Eslick Family I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Penny McSpadden and Family
April 12, 2016
Carol and family-
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you all.
Sue (Eslick) Aldridge
April 11, 2016
So sorry to hear of JM passing! Have a lot of good memories of him and his family growing up. Prayers for Rita, Carol, Buz, & Donna.
Beverly Robinson
April 11, 2016
May God comfort your family and bring you peace during this time of loss.
Beverly Robinson
FBC Benton
Staff of Gross Funeral Home
April 11, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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