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Submitted: 7/24/18 • Approved: 1/2/20 • Last Updated: 1/5/20 • R1232055-G0-S3
June 21, 1936 - October 6, 2008
Married May 20, 1955
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Alvin Ernest Friday, beloved Husband, Daddy and Grandpa, age 72, of Lockesburg, Arkansas died Monday, October 6, 2008 at his home.
Mr. Friday was born June 21st 1936 in Lockesburg, Arkansas. He was a retired farmer, an Air Force Veteran, a member of the First Baptist Church in Lockesburg where he served as a deacon for many years. He was very active in his church and enjoyed spending time with his family, and working around his home.
Mr. Friday was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Thelma Friday.
Survivors include his wife, Irma Dowdle Friday of Lockesburg; two sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Ramie Friday of Lockesburg, and Ken and Peggy Friday of Horatio; three daughters and sons-in-law, Joni and Larry Clay of Lockesburg, Andrea and Peter Tatta of Lockesburg and Elizabeth and J.J. Taylor of Texarkana; two brothers, Bobby Friday and Bill Friday both of Lockesburg; one sister, Mary Linda Riley of De Queen; 10 grandchildren and one to be born in January, 7 great-grandchildren, a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Services for Mr. Friday will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 8, 2008 in the First Baptist Church of Lockesburg with Rev. Ken Howard and Rev. Jack Gilliland officiating. Burial will follow in the Belleville Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 7th at the funeral home.
Contributed on 7/24/18 by MryAl8
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