Horace "Jeff" Windham

1913 - 2002

Horace "Jeff" Windham

1913 - 2002

BORN

1913

DIED

2002

Horace Windham Obituary

Published by Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home on Nov. 14, 2002.
Horace “Jeff” Windham, age 89, of Little Rock, died Wednesday, November 13, 2002. He was born September 14, 1913 to Oliver L. and Ida McElvene Windham. Mr. Windham retired as a Stationary Engineer at the School of the Deaf after 37 years. He was a member of Adoniram Masonic Lodge # 288 for 58 years, Union Chapter #2 RAM for 47 years, the Scottish Rite for 19 years, the Order of Eastern Star Iron Springs Chapter 524 for 55 years, and a member of Archview Baptist Church. Mr. Windham loved his garden. He grew many vegetables and loved to give them away to his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Leta Windham; son, Horace E. Windham and wife Shirley of Little Rock; daughter Mary W. Root and husband Dr. Paul of Arkadelphia; sister, Lexie Taylor of Roland; four grandchildren, Larry Root, Dr. Jeff Root, Roy Windham, and Brenda Hampton; five great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A gathering in remembrance of Mr. Windham will be held Saturday, November 16, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, with Rev. James C. Walker officiating. A Masonic service will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, November 15, 2002 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Custom Funerals & Cremations, 5800 West 12th Street, Little Rock, 661-9111.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 909 West 2nd Street, Little Rock, AR 72201, American Cancer Society, 901 North University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72203, or Archview Baptist Church, 12610 Arch Street, Little Rock, AR 72206. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.griffinleggett.com.

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December 16, 2002

Charles and Linda Morgan posted to the memorial.

November 21, 2002

Dianna G Elledge posted to the memorial.

November 18, 2002

FLETCHER & BARBARA DAVIS posted to the memorial.

Charles and Linda Morgan

December 16, 2002

I have many good memories of visiting with Jeff and Leta as a child. Our families always had a good time. We are so sorry for your loss. Leta, we would love to see you when we are in Little Rock sometime.

Our Love,

Charles and Linda Morgan

Dianna G Elledge

November 21, 2002

My deep sympathy to the Jeff Windham family even I know he is in peace.. May God be with Letta and the family in time of grief days..

FLETCHER & BARBARA DAVIS

November 18, 2002

WE WERE SADDENED TO HEAR OF JEFF PASSED AWAY BUT KNOW HE IS IN A REALLY PEACEFUL TIME NOW... WE WILL NEVER FORGET HOW VERY THOUGHTFULNESS JEFF WAS DURING OUR SCHOOL YEARS..., HE WAS A WONDERFUL SWEET MAN.. WE WILL MISS HIM.THANKS TO JEFF AND YOUR WIFE FOR THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES YOU BOTH WERE A WONDERFUL PEOPLE. LOVE FLETCHER AND BARBARA DAVIS

Steve Garner

November 18, 2002

Dear friends,

Sherron and I did not hear of Mr.

Windham's death until Friday night. We are sad for your sudden loss. We regret we could not make the funeral, but rest assurred you are in our prayers. We will touch base with you later. God bless.

Bonnie (Settle) Green

November 16, 2002

I was so very sorry to read about Mr. Windham's death in today's paper. Those Horace fellows are mighty special.

JERREL STIVERS

November 16, 2002

TO A LONG TIME FRIEND WE WISH ALL HIS FAMILY WELL JERREL

Margaret (Cude) and Tommy Walker

November 16, 2002

We will always remember Jeff for his BIG heart and teasing of the students. Jeff was loved by so many. May God Bless the family and welcome Jeff to his new home in Heaven.

Judy James

November 16, 2002

With deepest sympathy with the loss of you're loved one.

Penny Lipke

November 16, 2002

Our deepest sympathy to all of you withthe loss of you're loved one. We will alway have fond memories of Mr. Jeff Windham at Arkansas School for the Deaf.

Mae Dempsey

November 16, 2002

Our deepest sympathies with the loss of you're loved one.

Ricky and Sharon (Thomason) Styn

November 16, 2002

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

David and Fern Powell

November 15, 2002

You and your family are in our deeply sympathy.

Jarrell and Betty Daves

November 15, 2002

Bless the family of The Windham

Janice Southwell (Quinn) 1963

November 15, 2002

Very sorry . I do still remember him when I was youth and sure he had been good life so long. Our thought are with you. Janice

Virginia (Moore) Sellers

November 15, 2002

My deepest condoleneces to the family.

Robert (Bobby) Brannan

November 15, 2002

God Bless to Windham family.

Jacque and Larry Cash

November 15, 2002

You will be in our prayers during this time of sorrow.

Jon and Glenda Secrest

November 15, 2002

We will be praying for you and your family in the loss of your loved one.

Ray Granade

November 14, 2002

You have our deepest sympathy in your loss, and our prayers for your comfort.



Ronnie & Ray Granade

Frances Nelson

November 14, 2002

May you find comfort in knowing that your loved one is home at last...and that one day you'll meet again.

Linda Purifoy

November 14, 2002

May God comfort you in your time of loss.

Love, Linda P, Charlotte G, Jabrea G and Raygan Metcalf

Shirley Hardin

November 14, 2002

Our sympathy to your wonderful family.

Bettie Duke

November 14, 2002

My condolences to the family, especially those I love and work with - Drs. Jeff and Deborah Root and Dr. and Mrs. Paul Root.

God be with you during this sad

time.

Staff of Griffin Leggett Healy & Roth Funeral Home

November 14, 2002

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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