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Submitted: 8/16/22 • Approved: 8/17/22 • Last Updated: 8/20/22 • R1443005-G0-S3
December 28, 1944 - October 19, 2011
Sonny Stevens, 66, of Van Buren, AR, died Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in a local hospital. He was born December 28, 1944 in Fort Smith, AR.
He was a retired fryer operator for Tyson Foods in Van Buren.
He was preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn of the home; two daughters, Melanie King of Van Buren, AR and Starlene Riley of Van Buren, AR; a son, Tommy McMellon of Van Buren, AR; two sisters, Marilyn Parsons of Fort Smith, AR and Goldie Williams of Fort Smith, AR; 6 grandchildren, Tyler McMellon, Madison McMellon, Timmy King, Joshua King, Ryan Cook and Jordan Cook.
Pallbearers will be Duane Riley, Kevin King, Tommy McMellon and Tyler McMellon.
Graveside service will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren.
Photo courtesy of Frances Allen Titsworth
Contributed on 8/16/22 by Billsully060
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