11-21-1942

Orville Lee Crotts, 80, of Elizabeth, Ark. passed away on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in Jonesboro, Ark. Orville was born Nov. 21, 1942, to Lester Crotts and Marie (Roberts) Crotts in Elizabeth, Ark.

Orville was united in marriage to Beulah Joan Comstock on August 8, 1964, in Salem, Ark. Orville spent his working years as a heavy equipment operator for the Fulton County Road Department. He loved hunting, fishing, farming, and was of the Pentecostal faith. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend.

Orville leaves to mourn his passing; son, Charles Crotts and wife Therisa of Elizabeth, Ark.; daughter, Loretta Lamere and husband Sean of Bauxite, Ark.; three grandchildren, Justin Crotts (Melinda) of Rhea Valley, Ark., Haylee Crotts of Elizabeth, Ark., and Sarah Crotts (Stephanie) of Springfield, Mo.; three great grandchildren; sister, Lucille Porterfield of Pineville, Ark.; special friend, Olene Davis of Salem, Ark.; many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, son (Vernon Crotts), parents, and three brothers

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02-13-2023

ORVILLE LEE CROTTS

(Austin Crotts, Virgil Crotts, and Carl Crotts).

Graveside services were 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at the Flora Cemetery in Viola, Ark. with Jackie Comstock officiating. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at Barker Funeral Home in Salem, Ark. Interment will be in the Flora Cemetery in Viola, Ark. Pallbearers were Donnie Foster, Eddie Foster, Steve Williams, Jackie Comstock, Mark Montgomery, Phillip Huett and Billy Porterfield. Arrangements are under the direction of Barker Funeral Home, LLC in Salem, Ark. Guests may sign an online registry @www.barkerfuneral. com.