Henry Clay Secrease, Sr.

March 18, 1921 - May 29, 2013

Obituary

Mr. Henry Clay Secrease, Sr., of Trumann died Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at the family residence at the age of 92 years, 2 months and 11 days. He was born Friday, March 18, 1921 in Koshkonong, MO and lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. Mr. Secrease was retired from Singer Mfg., a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a former city councilman and a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. Mr. Secrease was preceded in death by three sisters, four brothers and his parents, Samuel and Ollie Holloway Secrease. He is survived by his wife of 72 years Ovella Wood Secrease; one daughter, Sue Green of Norman, OK; one son, Henry Secrease, Jr., of Trumann; one sister, Wanda Lee Secrease of Harrisburg, Ark.; three brothers, Roy Secrease of Jonesboro, Ark., Neal Secrease of Kokomo, Ind., and Harold Secrease of Ash Flat, Ark.; 3 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Loggins officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Pallbearers will be David Smith, George Wood, Chris Secrease, Clark Secrease, Bill Wagner and Vance Secrease. Honorary pallbearers will be Peavine Gartman, Bud Blasingame, Leroy May, James Taylor, Derick Smithson and Raymond Whittingham, Sr. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Memorials may be made to Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Trumann, AR 72472. An online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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"Uncle Clay was a gentle and kind soul. Over the years the one thing you could count on was that he would always be just the same. Loved our rare visits and that I was always "Carla Sue" to him.

Carla ,

June 18, 2013

"My thoughts are with the family and friends of Henry. I hope the words in Philippians 4:6,7 give you peace from God that will guard your heart and mind.

Barb Layton ,

June 4, 2013

"Wayne and I are truly sorry for your loss. You had a long time to spend with him and I know you made every minute count that you were able to be with him. Memories are the greatest thing to help in a time like this. Truly sorry.Wayne and Hester Hogan

Wayne and Hestert Hogan, Trumann, Ar.

May 31, 2013

"This was truly one of the finest men I have ever known. He was selfless snd giving of himself and time and loved his family dearly. I had the pleasure of being a member of his family when I married his grandson Michael, and considered him my grandpa as well. I am asking for help from anyone in the military....we cannot locate his DD214 form for the funeral home, without it he cannot have the honor guard present at his funeral. I have tried everything I can think of and am so disappointed that someone as deserving as Clay will not have this. Please if you can help contact me at 227-2565. Thank you!

Diane Secrease, Trumann, AR

May 31, 2013

"Henry,I am praying that the Peace of God will be so real to you and your family that even those around you notice it. I pray that after a time of grief you begin to remember only the good and funny times you shared. Rick and I lost our dad four years ago. I don't think we get over missing the phsyical relationship but now, I can rejoice at remembering how good a man he was. I pray that for you and your family.Yours In Christ,Randy Rose

Randy Rose, Leachville

May 31, 2013

"My deepest sympathy, to Aunt Ovella, Henry, Sue, and all the family.Love,Cecil Ann

Cecil Secrease Baxley, Jonesboro, Ar

May 30, 2013