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Martha Jo DALLAS

Beryl Cemetery
Faulkner County,
Arkansas

Benjamen Thomas
Mar 15, 1929 - June 2, 2020
Martha Jo
July 13, 1930 - Apr 10, 2015
Married Sept 2, 1949

Benjamen T. Dallas, 91, of Vilonia, went to be with the Lord, June 2, 2020. He was born on March 15, 1929, to the late James Franklin Dallas and Lois (Bass) Dallas in Vilonia. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Martha Jo Graddy Dallas; by all six siblings, Mabel Martin, Lloyd Dallas, Margie Robinson, Dorothy Doherty, Hugh Dallas, and Betty Gray; and sister-in-law, Betty Braden and brothers-in-law, Charles Carroll and Roy Braden.

Benjamen was a longtime resident of Vilonia and employee of the Shoe Factory in Conway. He was a longtime deacon, choir member and active member of Beryl Baptist Church, which included physical labor on many projects. He enjoyed living on a small farm, raising cattle, gardening and riding his John Deer tractor and just tinkering in his shop. He enjoyed his family and being a loving husband, dad, granddad and great-granddad and was lovingly known as ''Papaw''. He was a good friend and liked to make people laugh.

Survivors include two sons, Barry (Ann) Dallas of Greenbrier and Gary (Pat) Dallas of Vilonia; daughter, Susan (Phil) Tacker of Vilonia; two sisters-in-law, Sybil Carroll of North Little Rock and Wilma (Dick) Giddings of North Little Rock; six grandchildren, Mark (Adrienne) Dallas, John David (Jayme) Dallas, Andy (Melissa) Dallas, Whitney (Nick) Weaver, Jenna (Dustin) Montgomery and Brooke (Andy) Jones; eighteen great-grandchildren, Kylie, Gavin, Landon, Dylann, Annabelle, Luke, Anna Claire, Kate, Reed, Clay, Hunter, Norah, Solomon, Trenton, Evy, Silas, Alisa, and the newest born June 2, Magnolia, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2020, at Beryl Baptist Church, with Bro. Wade Lentz officiating. The visitation will be one hour prior to funeral starting at 10:00 a.m. with a private burial to follow at Beryl Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be Benjamen's grandsons and grandsons-in-law. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Deacons of Beryl Baptist Church. The family would like to express a special thanks to Superior Health & Rehab and Stonebridge Senior Living for all the loving care they provided.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his honor to:
Beryl Baptist Church
Attn: Missions Offering
873 Main Street
Vilonia,Arkansas 72173

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Martha J. Dallas, 84, of Vilonia went to be with the Lord April 10, 2015. She was born July 13, 1930 to the late Walter Burton Graddy and Dessie Naomi Blessing. She was also preceded in death by her sister Betty Braden.

Martha was a homemaker and longtime resident of Vilonia. She was a very active lifetime member of Beryl Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing piano in church, sewing, gardening, participating in church activities and gatherings with her family. Martha was a caring person who enjoyed cooking for her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and was lovingly known as “Grammy” by her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Martha is survived by her husband of 65 years Benjamen T. Dallas. Her two sons Barry (Ann) Dallas of Greenbrier, and Gary (Pat) Dallas of Vilonia, daughter Susan (Phil) Tacker of Vilonia. Two sisters, Sybil Carroll of Little Rock, and Wilma (Dick) Giddings of North Little Rock. Six grandchildren, Mark (Adrienne) Dallas, John David (Jamie) Dallas, Andy (Melissa) Dallas, Whitney (Nick) Weaver, Jenna (Dustin) Montgomery, Brooke (Andy) Jones, fifteen great grandchildren, brother-in-law Roy Braden, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2015 at Beryl Baptist Church, with Bro. Wade Lentz officiating. Burial will follow at Beryl Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be Martha’s grandsons and grandsons-in-law. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Deacons of Beryl Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday at Beryl Baptist Church. The family would like to express a special thanks to hospital staff at Conway Regional Health System.

Contributed on 1/23/17 by hawkinsdonna
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Submitted: 1/23/17 • Approved: 6/4/20 • Last Updated: 6/7/20 • R1171981-G1171981-S3

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