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Submitted: 1/14/22 • Approved: 1/15/22 • Last Updated: 1/18/22 • R1412710-G0-S3
October 3, 1937 - May 30, 2017
Julius G. “Papaw” Carelock, 79, of El Dorado died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas. He was born October 3, 1937 in Union County to William Buchanan Carelock and Alpha Leister Carelock. Before retiring Julius worked as a postal clerk for 40 plus years. He was a member of West Side Baptist Church. Julius had a huge heart for all animals, especially his horse Mitzi and cat, Sam. He was a sports fan and an avid Razorback fan, and a West Side Warrior supporter. Preceding him in death are his parents, a brother, Daniel “Bo” Carelock and a daughter-in-law, Carolyn Carelock. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Carelock of El Dorado; a son, Russell “Rusty” Carelock of El Dorado; a daughter, Janice Murphy (Terry) of El Dorado; a sister, Rosie Warren of El Dorado; brothers, his twin, Jimmy Carelock (Madrey) of El Dorado, Orland Carelock (Lois) of Friendswood, TX and Donald “Ralph” Carelock (Helena) of Santa Fe, TX and a granddaughter, Mackenzie Murphy. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 2, 2017 at West Side Baptist Church with Bro. Glenn Sparks officiating. Burial will follow at Parkers Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday night at the funeral home. An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.
Contributed on 1/14/22 by debbraszymanski
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