Mr. John Lawrence O'Brien

Mr. John Lawrence O'Brien

John O'Brien Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 12, 2007.
John Lawrence O�Brien, 75, of Hot Springs, formerly of Forrest City, died Thursday, July 12, 2007 at a local hospital. He was born August 7, 1931 in Wellington, Ohio to James and Mabel O�Brien. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, a veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Air Force. He was predeceased by his parents, sisters Mary Clark and Patricia Baker , a brother Eugene O�Brien. Survivors include his wife, Neva Ewing O�Brien, daughters, Andrea Eckert, Lisa Raney and husband Bret all of Hot Springs; sisters-in-law, Gail Faulkner of Little Rock, Wanda Hoopes of Las Vegas, NV. Ann Bone and husband Bob of Baton Rouge, LA.; special nieces and nephews. Funeral Services are 10:00 Monday, July 16, at Gross Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jim Benfer officiating. Pallbearers are Bob Bone, Gary Faulkner,Dennis Campbell, Andrew Faulkner, Adam Faulkner, David Cravens, and Charles Cravens . Burial will be in McKendree Cemetery, north of Subiaco. Visitation will be 3:00 �5:00 Sunday, July 15, 2007 at the Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1100 Central Ave. Hot Springs, AR 71901 or the charity of your choice. Guest register at www.grossfuneralhome.com

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