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Henry Crawford Harlan
January 21, 1918 - June 16, 2015

Mr. Henry Crawford Harlan of Trumann, died Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the family residence in Trumann, Ark., at the age of 97 years, 4 months and 26 days. Mr. Harlan was born Monday, January 21, 1918 in Bay, Ark., and had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. He was a retired farmer, an Army veteran of World War II, a former POW for 3 1/2 years after being captured by the Japanese, a member of DAV (Disabled Veterans), and American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor. Mr. Harlan was a member of First Baptist Church and served as a active deacon, trustee and taught Sunday school. He was preceded in death by five brothers, three sisters and his parents, Lee O. and Ollie W. Doak Harlan. Mr. Harlan is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary Lou Harlan of the home; two daughters, Judith Harlan (James) Chaffin of Germantown, Tenn., and Marilyn Harlan (Henry) White of Columbia, MO; four grandchildren, Brett Chaffin, Blake Chaffin, Sharon Moore and Daron White; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Trumann with Rev. John Maley and Rev. Nodell Dennis officiating. Burial will follow in the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark., under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Pallbearers will be Matt Moon, Wes Osment, Dr. Kemp Childs, Gary Moss, Bill Gibbs and Joe Underwood. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of First Baptist Church and Men

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  1. Jamie Allen & Family, Trumann, AR says
    July 2, 2015

  2. Jim and Myra Osment, Germantown, Tn says
    June 19, 2015

    We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. So sorry we could not be there.

  3. Denise Dorton, Little Rock says
    June 19, 2015

    Mr. Harlan was a true example of a fine, kind and gentle man, dedicated Christian, American hero and wonderful husband and father. I'm so saddened to know he's gone, but he earned his resting place with the Lord. My condolences to his dear Lou, his girls and their families.

  4. Julie Parrick (Dennis), Lake Worth, Texas says
    June 18, 2015

    Sending much love to the family. Crawford and Lou are two of my most favorite people in the world. I will miss him greatly.

  5. George & Beth Nunnally, Bentonville, AR says
    June 18, 2015

    You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

  6. Mike Chaffin, Russellville, Ar says
    June 18, 2015

    Judy, Marilyn and family. So sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace during this time. Praying for all of you.

  7. Carolyn Lagrone Jackson, Little Rock, AR says
    June 18, 2015

    A true American hero. He will be missed. Prayers for the family.

  8. Gary england, Trumann ar says
    June 18, 2015

    Mrs.Harlan. Judith and Marylin I'm so sorry for passing of your husband and your dad I know you will miss him a lot you will be in my prayers Gary England

  9. Susan Thomas, Monteagle, TN says
    June 18, 2015

    Thinking of you and praying that you will be comforted with many happy memories of your wonderful Daddy!With much love,Susan

  10. Melvin and Janiece Robbins, Jonesboro, Ar says
    June 18, 2015

    Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Praying for peace and comfort for all.

  11. Carol Teeters, Cookeville, TN says
    June 18, 2015

    Judy, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you love your daddy. Sending you my love and prayers.

  12. Jackie Utley, Jackson, TN says
    June 18, 2015

    Judy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

  13. Denise Hazelwood, Trumann, ar says
    June 18, 2015

    My deepest sympathies.

  14. Lisa McSparren Kihlstadius, Ravenden, Ar says
    June 18, 2015

    I am so sorry to hear of the loss. Many of my childhood memories of Mr. and Mrs. Harlan.You will be in my praryers.Lisa

  15. Emily (Scott) McNeal, Boonville, Missouri says
    June 18, 2015

    Marilyn,I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Know that I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Love,Emily McNeal

  16. Arista Elder, chicago, IL says
    June 17, 2015

    so sorry for your loss. Have memories of him visiting mother and daddy(John and Laverne(Haynes) Davis) at their home.

  17. KenAllen and Becky, Batesville,Ar. says
    June 17, 2015

    Mr. Harlan was a good friend to me while I attended first Baptist Church. I asked him and Richard Shelton, POW also. Dad was a combat medic in Africa, France , Germany but I never had to go through the things they did. The world lost a great man when Mr. Harlan died.

  18. Ron and Kay Lynn Massey, Jonesboro says
    June 17, 2015

    May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.

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