Earl Ray Sorrells

Earl Ray Sorrells obituary, North Little Rock, AR

Earl Ray Sorrells

Earl Sorrells Obituary

Visit the Smith Family Funeral Homes - North Little Rock website to view the full obituary.
Earl Ray Sorrells, 74 of Little Rock went to heaven on May 30th, 2024.  He was the son of the late Earl Willard Sorrells and Dorothy Voegele Sorrells.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law Donald Wise, and many dear aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is survived by his wife Marilyn Sorrells, two daughters, Jennifer Sorrells (David Mooney) of Quitman, and Holly (Chris) Hickey of Bismarck, grandchildren Jonah Sorrells, Raegan Bogard, Cassandra Sorrells, Robby Whitaker, Max Johnston, Chase (Ari) Hickey, Elizabeth Nunn, and one sister Sandy Wise of Alpharetta, Georgia, and many extended family members and friends.

Services are scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street in North Little Rock, with visitation beginning at 5pm, followed by the service at 6pm and a short visitation after the service.

Memorials in honor of Earl can be made to the Arkansas River Blues Society at 400 N University #1010, Little Rock, AR 72205 or to the charity of your choice.


Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., North Little Rock, AR  72114.  501-758-1170.

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Smith Family Funeral Homes - North Little Rock

1921 Main St., North Little Rock, AR 72114

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