Arthur C. Stacy

Monday, November 7, 2011

Mr. Arthur C. Stacy, 81, of Trumann, Ark., died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2010, at St. Vincent Hospital, Little Rock, Ark. Mr. Stacy was born April 3, 1930, in Trumann to the late Fred C. and Bertie E Stacy. Mr. Stacy was a lifelong area resident, member and deacon of the First General Baptist Church, farmer and implement salesman. He loved to travel and spend time with family and friends, especially his grandson Bo. He served in the Army in the Korean War, was a Master Mason and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Marguerite Stacy; one daughter, Ann, and husband Bart Benson of Trumann; one grandson Bo Benson of Trumann; several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Mr. Stacy was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Buck Stacy of Trumann.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m Wednesday, Nov. 9, at First General Baptist Church in Trumann with Rev. Darrel Miller and Joey Ruppard officiating. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery, Jonesboro Ark., under the direction of Faith Funeral Service of Manila, Ark.

The family will receive visitors at the church from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8.