220 Viva Drive, Trumann, AR 72472
In Loving Memory

Ottie Gene Qualls

Ottie Gene Qualls

Ottie Gene Qualls

May 17, 1930 - October 4, 2016

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Mr. Ottie Gene Qualls of Trumann departed this life Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the family residence in Trumann, Ark., at the age of 86 years, 4 months and 17 days. Mr. Qualls was born Saturday, May 17, 1930 in Savannah, Tenn., and lived most of his life in Trumann. He was a retired farmer and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Qualls was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Ruthie Qualls; one great-granddaughter, Madison Vaughn; four brothers, Lee Vernon Qualls, Earl Qualls, W.E. Qualls and J.C. Qualls; four sisters, Mary Lou Austin, Elsie Hopkins, Emma Lee Austin, and Marie Baker; and his parents, William Elmer and Rosie Smith Qualls. He is survived by four daughters, Shirley Vaughn of Trumann, Ark., Peggy Byram of Trumann, Ark., Janet Blancett of Lake City, Ark., Penny Maxwell of Trumann, Ark; two sisters, Wilma Reeves and Faye Jenkins of Trumann, Ark; 9 grandchildren, Kim Sims, Brandy Byram, Derek Blancett, Amanda Eaton, Lindsey Byram, Logan Maxwell, Nathan Maxwell, Dylan Wright, and Hannah Maxwell; and 7 great-grandchildren, Jimmy Dye, Kelton Sims, Keaton Rogers, Blaze Eaton, Kenlee Sims, Alston Blancett, and Shelby Cheyenne Wright. Funeral service will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann with Billy Floyd Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Pallbearers will be Logan Maxwell, Nathan Maxwell, Cory Sims, Derek Blancett, Brandon Wright, and Dylan Wright. Honorary pallbearers will be Trumann Senior Life Center. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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October 6, 2016

Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, ARKANSAS

Guest Book

"So saddened by this news. Ottie was a great man. I thought a lot of him and his wife both. I was their neighbor for many years at Judd Hill. He and is wife are now reunited in a much more beautiful place and for that we can be happy. Rest in peace my friend.

Misty Rogers, Jonesboro

October 6, 2016

"So very sorry to hear about Ottie. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sharon Henderson McDaniel, Jonesboro

October 5, 2016

"I am so very sorry for your loss. I used to work with Ellen at Baldwin and still think of her often. Again I am very sorry for your loss

Connie Stidem seaton, Jonesboro

October 5, 2016

"Janet, Kim, Derrick & family..My heart goes out to you all during this difficult time. Y'all have my deepest condolences and prayers. ???? Mr. Ottie was a great person and this world was a better place with him here.. He will always be fondly remembered by his family, loved ones and friends. {{{big hugs}}}

Caroline McAdoo, Jonesboro, AR

October 5, 2016

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Jay Roberts, Trumann

October 5, 2016

"Girls, so sorry for your loss. I will never forget all the years Ottie and I worked together. He was always kidding, but so honest. Thank you for sharing him with us. Love you all.Larry and Georgia.

Georgia & Larry Henderson, TRUMANN

October 4, 2016

"Sorry for the loss of such a good man

Johnnie mitchusson, Jonesboro arkansas

October 4, 2016

"Prayers go out for all the family he was a good man and friend. He will be sorely missed

James Whitman, Sardis Ar.

October 4, 2016

"We are so sorry for your loss. He was a joy to be around. Praying for your family. Love you all

Doug and Carolyn Qualls, Trumann

October 4, 2016

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