Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1937
DIED
2020
FUNERAL HOME
James Morland Obituary
James Buell Morland, 83, of Van Buren passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 at a local hospital. He was born Sept. 27, 1937, in Rudy to Clyde and Bessie (Pickern) Morland.
He was the former owner and operator of Arkansas Lamp Manufacturing and River City Powder Coating. He enjoyed playing golf and was a member of Cross Point Community Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nelda (Young) Morland; his parents; four brothers, Dewight, Huey, Freeman and Carney Morland; and a grandson, Chase Morland.
Survivors include a son, Damon Morland of Van Buren; two sisters, Sarah Ruiz and June Lott, both of Van Buren; two grandchildren, Kerra Thompson of Fort Smith and Derek Morland of Mulberry; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Ocker Memorial Chapel with interment at Gill Cemetery, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren.
Pallbearers will be Robert Coulson, David Whited, David Cowden, Daniel Johnson, Mike Walker and Tony Jester.
Honorary pallbearers are Ed Carr, the Rev. Michael Ebert and Bill Moore.
Online tributes may be made at www.ockerfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Morland
Sponsored by Ocker Funeral Home - Van Buren.
3 Entries
Patte Griffiths
November 14, 2020
June,Sarah, and family sending condolences for the loss of James.
Patte Griffiths née Pickern
Fort Smith AR
Carol Ann Pitchford Riley
November 13, 2020
Oh Jim..... what a guy. I remember him fondly as my dad Bobby Pitchford and him worked together at the glass plant. Jim also came to Heavener to help dad build his glass plant . I remember him as always laughing and smiling. . Damon sorry for your loss.
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in James Morland's name
Memorial Events
for James Morland
Nov
17
How to support James's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor James Morland's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
