Johnny Ray Tanksley

Johnny Ray Tanksley, 72, of Parkdale, died Saturday, August 27, 2016 at his residence in Parkdale.  Mr. Tanksley was a native and life long resident of Parkdale.  He was a farmer and a member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. He was an avid gardener and was a friend to everyone and helped who ever needed him.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Sue Smith Tanksley in 1996; an infant son and daughter, a step-son, Larry Armstrong; his parents, Charles and Marteal Ricks Tanksley and a brother, Charles “Buddy” Tanksley.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Smith Armstrong Tanksley of Parkdale; a son, John David Tanksley; step-son, Michael Armstrong and wife, Linda, all of Crossett; a step-daughter-in-law, Terry Ruth Armstrong of Eudora; a brother, Robin Tanksley and wife, Kim, of Springdale; a sister, Helen Elmore Land and husband, Sammy, of Montrose; a sister-in-law, Kathy Nelms Tanksley of Hamburg; three grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at the Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ricky Pack and Bro. Ronnie Pack officiating.  Burial will be in the Parkdale Cemetery. Pallbearers are Ryan Elmore, Lee Martin, Michael Don Martin, John Paul Kelley, Frank Atkinson and Gerald Armstrong.  Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Powell and J. J. Elmore. Memorials may be made to the Parkdale Cemetery Association, c/o Mrs. Glenda Wells, PO Box 104, Parkdale, AR  71661.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.

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