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1922
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2012
Loy Beene Obituary
He was born Aug. 13, 1922, in Mt. Vernon, to the late John and Cassie (Hill) Beene.
He was a World War II veteran, having served in the 746th Tank Battalion. He was a cotton farmer, he worked for Terry Dairy for two years and Dean's Milk for 26 years. Loy owned Toad Suck Catfish Inn, for 20 years. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers, Ed Beene, Toy Beene and Coy Beene; three sisters, Vernie Hooper, Bonnie Mae Tipton and Ocrie Spradlin; two grandsons; and one great-granddaughter.
Loy is survived by three sons, Loy Beene Jr. (Kristie) of Austin, Texas, Larry Beene of Vilonia and Joe Beene (Johnette) of Glenwood, Ark.; one daughter, Brenda Beene of Greenbrier; 23 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Sadie.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.
Loy's funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, in the Chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.
Burial will follow in Crestlawn Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Shawn Beene, Shannon Beene, Toby Beene, Brian Walton, Nick Frey and Zach Beene.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tyler Beene, Wesley Beene, Trevor Beene, Erik Frey, Tad Beene, Todd Beene and Justin Beene.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home-Conway, 327-7727.
Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Wanda and Family
January 22, 2012
Beene Family,
Our sympathies are offered. May "the God of all comfort,", ease the pain of your grief.
amanda nicholas
January 19, 2012
uncle loy your in a better place now you and grandpa beene ill miss you guys every much
LARRY CRAFTON
January 17, 2012
Loy and family sorry about your DAD.I really liked him and all of you.
January 17, 2012
Sorry for lost Bill Starkey
January 17, 2012
Brenda, We are so sorry about the passing of your father,You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do for you please dont hesitate to call us. We love you alot.Jamie,Wendy and Casey Camp (your neighbors)
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