Ben Jack Bramlett

Benny (Ben) Jack Bramlett, age 81, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Bear Creek Healthcare with his wife, Peggy, by his side.

Ben was born on February 26, 1944, in Pocahontas, Arkansas. He graduated from Pocahontas High School, then went on to attend the University of Arkansas, and later graduated from Henderson State University. He began his professional career in education before transitioning into the corporate sector, starting at Dierks Forestry as a computer programmer and later moving into accounting when the company was acquired by Weyerhaeuser. In 1984, he transferred to De Queen Eastern Railroad, where he served as Director of Finance and Administration, overseeing interline dispatch and clerical operations. After 36 years of dedicated service, Ben retired and devoted his time to enjoying life with his wife and family.

An avid traveler, outdoorsman, and photographer, Ben was a founding member of the Johnson Bridge Hunting Club. He had a deep appreciation for nature and loved capturing its beauty through photography. Several of his photographs were published in magazines, and he received awards in recognition of his work. Ben and his wife traveled extensively across the country in their RV, enjoying the outdoors and creating lasting memories together.

Ben especially cherished time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, taking them on trips to Galveston, fishing, and throwing rocks in the creek. He found joy in watching his hummingbirds and flying squirrels, keeping up with the news, and sharing chocolate chip cookies with his great-grandchildren. He loved relaxing by the pool, hosting cookouts for friends and family, and sharing his famous ribs with those he loved most.

Ben was a member of Kern Heights Baptist Church and lived a life grounded in family, friendship, and faith. He was truly loved by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Norman Bramlett; his mother and step-father, Reva and C.C. Decker; his brother, Jim Bramlett; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Kenneth and Magel House; and his sister-in-law, Marilyn Morris, and brother-in-law, Jimmy House and wife, Jenny Lou.

He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Peggy Bramlett; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Justin Bramlett of Benton, Arkansas, and Tony and Kelly Johnson of De Queen; one daughter and son-in-law, Sunny and Joel Prince of Haskell, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Zack and Rachel Johnson of Poteau, Oklahoma, Wyatt and Erin Johnson of De Queen, Riley Johnson of De Queen, Jarrett Prince of Haskell, Arkansas, and Gemma Bramlett and her mother, Angela, of Fayetteville, Arkansas; five great-grandchildren, Zadie, Collins, Paisley, Jordee, and Savvy; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Johnny and Paula Bramlett and Tommy and Carol Bramlett; one sister, Colma Lee Grissom, and Louie Devereux; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Pam House and Kathy and J.D. Price; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in De Queen.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home.

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