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Submitted: 11/16/15 • Approved: 1/12/21 • Last Updated: 1/15/21 • R1110719-G0-S3
May 5, 1935 - October 31, 2010
*Obituary
Springdale Morning News
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
SPRINGDALE — James Ruben "J.R." Westbrook, age 75, of Springdale, came to the end of his earthly journey on Oct. 31, 2010, at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He is pain-free and in the arms of his Savior.
He was born in Highfill, Ark., on May 5, 1935, to Elmer Lester "Shep" Westbrook and Phoebe Marlena "Lena" McGee Westbrook.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Tamara Westbrook; one son, Terry Westbrook; and two sisters, Wanda White and Beverly Bilderback.
He leaves behind his wife, Joyce Shackelford Westbrook of the home, to whom he was married on Nov. 19, 1960. They were 20 days shy of celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. One son, Teddy Westbrook of the home; one daughter, Teresa Westbrook Ripple and Jeff of Springdale; two grandsons, Jacob Ripple and Caleb Ripple; one sister, JoAnn Jackson of Lowell; two brothers, Wayne Westbrook of Hindsville and Rudy and Loretta Gayle Westbrook of Spring Valley; and several nieces and nephews.
J.R, served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and loved to hunt and fish. His love of nature was only surpassed by the love for his family. His passing will leave a hole in our hearts that only the sight of heaven can fill.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at Memorial Funeral Home, with Angela Riggins, niece of J.R., officiating. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery, under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Nov. 2, 2010, at Memorial Funeral Home with the family present to receive guests. Pallbearers will be Kendall Westbrook, Johnny Rogers, Bill Westbrook, Chris Bilderback, Tim Westbrook and Chuck Riggins, who are all nephews of J.R.
"He is not gone, only gone ahead."
Contributed on 11/16/15 by wfields55
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