Richard Elmo Lane

May 25, 1941 - January 29, 2021

Obituary

Richard Elmo “Big Papa” Lane of Trumann departed this life on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Three Rivers Nursing Center in Marked Tree, AR at the age of 79 years, 8 months and 4 days. He was born Sunday, May 25, 1941 in and was a lifetime resident of Trumann and a member of Viva Drive Church of Christ in Trumann. He was a retired truck driver, taught Truck Driving at Delta Technical Institute in Marked Tree and was a bus driver for Trumann Public Schools. He loved music and was part of Shady Hill Bluegrass Band and the Wolfpack Band for Radio Station 95.9. He was preceded in death by one brother, Arthur Lee, Jr. And his parents, Arthur Lee and Dessie E. Akin Lane Mr. Lane is survived by his wife, Linda Sue Medlock Lane of the home; two daughters, Teresa (Terry) Gean of Jonesboro and Bonita (Wil) Garrabrant of Hot Springs, Ark.; two sons, Lee (Debra) Lane of and Michael Lane both of Jonesboro; two step-daughters, Cindy (Lee) Reeves and Christy (Ronnie) Blagg both of Trumann; two step sons, Tracy Kemper of Paragould and Greg (Kelly) Kemper of Bay; one sister, Bernice Maglothin Bates of Jonesboro; 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren and 16 step-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 2nd from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. A Celebration of Life graveside service will be Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery in Jonesboro with Bill Willard officiating. Burial will follow with Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers are Cody Jackson, Bill Williams, Redmond Keisler, Randy Keisler, Tracy Kemper, and Wayne Blagg. In compliance with Covid-19 guidelines, a mask or other facial covering is required, a Covid-19 acknowledgement form is required to be signed and social distancing will be observed. Online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net

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Service Details

Public/Visitation

February 2, 2021

Thompson Funeral Home Chapel
Trumann, AR

(870)483-6311

Graveside Service

February 3, 2021

Oaklawn Cemetery
Batesville, AR

Guest Book

"Papa I cant believe your gone , I wish i could have seen you before this happened , I want you back here all the time I keep tearts inside me everything makes me thank of you you were my everything now your gone don't know what ima do with out you u meant a lot you was there when my dad wasn't now thats changed i have knew you my whole life and you would always make me smile , laugh have a good time now i cant do nothing cause i think of you if people really knew how i felt about you they would see why i do the stuff i do .

alliosn, jonesboro ar

April 8, 2021

"Elmo always had a great love for his family, his friends, his music and so dedicated to keeping in touch with his former class mates.He will be missed so very much

Julie Ann Francis Elton, Jonesboro,Ar

March 1, 2021

"Rest In Peace Dear Elmo. I know you’re playing music with the angels now. You are missed.

Charlotte Layne , Foley, Alabama

February 11, 2021

"I love you papa your gonna be in a better place your gonna be watching us and i hope you keep the memories of us papa it hurt me to et you leave this world

allison paiige floyd {ally cat } , jonesboro ,ar

February 5, 2021

"Hugs & Prayers for all the family. Had a lot of fun times with him going to listen to him sing and play music. He will be greatly missed. RIP dear friend until we meet again.

Scott & Pat Armstrong, Bay, AR

February 3, 2021

"Rick will be missed, I had great times with him and the family. We will be praying for y’all.

Shanna Pulver,

February 2, 2021

"To all the family I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ll always remember the fun had by all back in the good old Bluegrass days. Prayers for comfort

Mark and Becky Wade, Jonesboro Ar

February 1, 2021

"This was a great man.He always treated me like one of he's own. I am glad he was a part of my life. Love and respect Scot Holmes. ?

scot, Little Rock

February 1, 2021

"Sue you and your family have my deepest sympathy.. Jim Kyle class of 59

Jim Kyle, Cross

February 1, 2021

"Bernice, I didn't know Elmo was your brother. So sorry for your loss. Take care. Joe Crozier,

Joe Crozier, Jr., Crossville, TN

January 31, 2021

"We will truly miss you more than words can express. You were always my favorite to see at the family reunions and will cherish all the memories we made from bluegrass festivals to the Wolfpack days. I love you so much and will miss u greatly!

Sarah Layne-Goad, Jonesboro, Ar.

January 31, 2021

"Love u Elmo always will miss u so much

Angela Gaston , Sherman Tx

January 31, 2021

"I played music with him from 2009 to 2014 I am sadden to see you go you will be missed bud RIP buddy until we meet again

Cody Jackson, Jonesboro

January 31, 2021

"Rest In Peace brother

Wayne Ward, Forrest City

January 31, 2021

"I knew Mr. Elmo from working at Trumann schools. I’m a teacher and he drove my class on several field trips. He was always so kind. I’m sad to see his passing.

Lauren Price, Trumann, AR

January 31, 2021

"A great friend through our childhood and school. He had the biggest heart of anyone I have ever known.

Curt Seymore, Jonesboro AR

January 31, 2021