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Submitted: 2/24/22 • Approved: 2/27/22 • Last Updated: 3/2/22 • R1422718-G1246544-S3
Ronald
Nov 5, 1934 - Dec 17, 2018
Sammye
June 24, 1937 - Nov 7, 2014
Married July 3, 1959
*Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family of Ronald W. Major announces his passing on December 17 at 84 years old after a battle with cancer. Ron was the son of Luther and Nora Major of North Little Rock. He is survived by his wife, Bea Watson Major, his son, Ron (Courtney), two grandchildren and brother Paul (Norris), and numerous other family members.
Ron attended First United Methodist Church in Maumelle and especially enjoyed his time with the Sunday school class, Fellowship of Believers. He was an avid golfer, a true gentleman, and was loved by many. Ron worked at Olin Chemical for over 38 years in Human Relations.
Ron was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Sammye.
Memorial Services will be held on December 28 at 10:00 am at First United Methodist Church in Maumelle, and at 12:30 pm at Powell Funeral Home in Searcy.
Obituary
arkansasonline.com
Sammye L. Major passed away peacefully on November 7, 2014 at the St. Lukes Hospice in Kansas City, Mo. She was born June 24, 1937 to Vernia and Willis Strain who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Ronald W. Major, son Ronald W. Major 11 of Overland Park, Kan. and siblings, Dan Strain, Rose Bud, Ark., Perry Strain, Pensacola, Fla. and Billie Oliver, Cabot, Ark. She also had a host of nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and nephews in the central Arkansas area. Sammye was a wonderful homemaker, devoted grandmother and marvelous cook. In her latter years she enjoyed golfing with her husband and with the Ladies golf association at the Searcy Country Club. Memorial donations may be made to University of Kansas Cancer Center. A Memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the Powell Funeral Home, Searcy with graveside services to follow at the St. Mary's Cemetery, Rose Bud, Ark.
Published November 11, 2014
Contributed on 2/24/22 by hawkinsdonna48
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