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Charles Ray Glidewell
March 7, 1926 - January 23, 2016

Mr. Charles Ray Glidewell of Trumann died Saturday, January 23, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark.,at the age of 89 years, 10 months, and 16 days. He was born Sunday, March 7, 1926 in Michie, Tenn., and had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. He was a retired supervisor for the former Singer Company in Trumann and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elsie Geraldine Glidewell; great-grandson, Emsley McNair, one sister, two brothers and his parents, He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Gray Glidewell of the home; son, Gerald Glidewell and wife Rayva of Trumann; two step-daughters, Phyllis McElhaney and Amy Davis both of Jonesboro, two granddaughters, Mika Davis and Maranda McNair both of Trumann; three step-grandsons, Shane Harville, Lance Davis and Daniel Davis all of Jonesboro; and three great-grandchildren, Kennedy, Isabella and Parks. Funeral service will be Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Weaver officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro. Pallbearers will be Gerald Brown, Randy McClung, David Davis, Dillon McNair, Lance Davis and Daniel Davis. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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January 26, 2016
10:00 AM

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220 Viva Drive
Trumann, Arkansas 72472

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  1. Barbara phillips, Millington, TN says
    January 31, 2016

    So sorry to hear about Charles. Worked with Geradine and Charles at Singer Co.

  2. L Gray , says
    January 27, 2016

    My condolences to the family at this very difficult time. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. May you find comfort in God's word the Bible at Revelation 21:3,4.

  3. Linda Knight Dix, Bay Arkansas 72411 says
    January 27, 2016

  4. TL , says
    January 26, 2016

    I am so sorry for your loss. Rev. 21:1-5

  5. Paula Harris, Harrisburg, AR says
    January 25, 2016

    Worked with Ray at Delta Wood Products he was a great person.

  6. Ron Parnell, Trumann, AR says
    January 25, 2016

    Gerald, so sorry for your lose. I remember your Dad coming up to the store there on Main Street at least once a day. We will be praying for you, Rayva, and the rest of your family.Ron & Kathy

  7. Lynn (Parnell) Osment, Trumann, AR. says
    January 25, 2016

    Gerald, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

  8. Penny Maxwell, Trumann, Ar says
    January 25, 2016

    So sorry for your loss . I worked with Ray at Delta Wood for several years and he was one of my favorite people . He was always very kind and always happy to talk when he saw you. My prayers are with your family .

  9. Jim and Myra (White) Osment, Germantown, Tn says
    January 24, 2016

    So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and yours.

  10. Phil Manry, Jonesboro Arkansas says
    January 24, 2016

    Gerald, So sorry to hear about your Dad. May God comfort you during your loss.Phil & Brenda Manry

  11. Phil Manry, Jonesboro Arkansas says
    January 24, 2016

    Gerald, So sorry to hear about your Dad. May God comfort you during your loss.Phil & Brenda Manry

  12. Ken and Becky Allen, Batesville, Ar. says
    January 24, 2016

    Gerald, our prayers are with you and your family.

  13. George & Beth Nunnally, Bentonville, AR says
    January 24, 2016

    You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

  14. Skipper Miller, Hondo Tx says
    January 24, 2016

    Gerald, so sorry to hear this about your dad.

  15. Pam Mangrum, Monette, AR says
    January 24, 2016

    Margie, Phyllis, Amy & family,My thoughts & prayers are with all of you. So sorry for your loss.

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