Henry Crawford Harlan

January 21, 1918 - June 16, 2015

Obituary

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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Jamie Allen & Family, Trumann, AR

July 2, 2015

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

Jim and Myra Osment, Germantown, Tn

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.

Denise Dorton, Little Rock

June 19, 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.

Julie Parrick (Dennis), Lake Worth, Texas

June 18, 2015

"You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

George & Beth Nunnally, Bentonville, AR

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.

Mike Chaffin, Russellville, Ar

June 18, 2015

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

Carolyn Lagrone Jackson, Little Rock, AR

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

Gary england, Trumann ar

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

Susan Thomas, Monteagle, TN

June 18, 2015

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

Melvin and Janiece Robbins, Jonesboro, Ar

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.

Carol Teeters, Cookeville, TN

June 18, 2015

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

Jackie Utley, Jackson, TN

June 18, 2015

"My deepest sympathies.

Denise Hazelwood, Trumann, ar

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

Lisa McSparren Kihlstadius, Ravenden, Ar

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

Emily (Scott) McNeal, Boonville, Missouri

June 18, 2015

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

Arista Elder, chicago, IL

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.

KenAllen and Becky, Batesville,Ar.

June 17, 2015

"May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.

Ron and Kay Lynn Massey, Jonesboro

June 17, 2015