Jackie Lee "Duke" Conway

November 7, 1943 - September 12, 2012

Obituary

Mr. Jackie Lee (Duke) Conway, 68, of Trumann died Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born in Trumann, Ark., and had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. He was a retired factory worker, veteran of the U. S. Air Force and a member of the Friendship Assembly of God. Mr. Conway was preceded in death by one daughter, Wendy Conway and his parents, Ray and Retha Raney Conway.He is survived by his wife Carolyn Foshee Conway of the home; one daughter, Lisa and husband Shorty Jones of Harrisburg; two sons, Jason and wife Tena Taylor of Trumann and Kenny and wife Inge Leggett of Harrisburg; one brother, Tommy Conway of Harrison; his brother-in-law and wife, Tommy and Pam Foshee of Brookland; 8 grandchildren, Alexus Taylor, Kara Taylor, Justin Jones and wife Alex, Jessica Walker and husband Wes, Josh Baker and wife Kristin, Julia Jones (B. J. Carter) Jeremy Leggett and Michelle Leggett; 4 great-grandchildren, Kayden Baker, Jace Jones, Braelynn Walker and Jace LeggettFuneral service will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, with Rev. James Moore and Rev. Kevin Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Pallbearers will be Kirk Long, Shannon Tribble, Larry Allred, Anthony Renshaw, Barry Vincent, Scott Foshee, Jackie McHalffey and Wes Osment. Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Holeman, Larry Tribble, Steve Edwards (Nick), Savannah Chambers, Joey Fagan, Buttons McHalffey, Jason Fagan and Gerald Smith. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home. An online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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"Carolyn, Lisa & Jason My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Emily Osment-Kain, Gosnell, AR.

September 18, 2012

"Carolyn and family,I have many fond memories of all of you while Angel and I were in college at A.S.U. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Amber Jones McCullar, Paragould, AR

September 15, 2012

"Lisa, Shorty and family ,I am praying for you and your family. May God provide peace and comfort during this difficult time. Praying for each one of you.

Christina montgomery-Courtney, Bay AR

September 15, 2012

"I pray for God's peace and comfort for family.Our class of 62 was very small but have remained exceptioally close.We,too, will miss him.

Carolyn Cooper Kelly, Plano, Tx

September 15, 2012

"Just heard a bout duke....so sorry. Missed visitation.. Thinking of you.

Roger Haynes, Trumann

September 14, 2012

"I want to offer my condolencesto your family. So sorry to hear of your loss of Jackie.We were classmates. I hope heenjoyed the pictures I sent himfrom our class reunion.Your family is is my prayers.

Linda V McDaniel, Trumann, Ar.

September 14, 2012

"To the family of my friend and classmate, Jackie/Duke, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers..Jackie was a friend to all he met and a 'good guy' to be around. I always enjoyed his easy going manner and sincere warm smile. I am so glad I knew him and enjoyed his friendship during our school years and later years as well. May God be with you all. Mary Ann Clayton Hodges

Mary Ann Hodges, Jonesboro

September 14, 2012

"So sorry to hear about Jackie.

Shirley Mead, Jonesboro, AR

September 14, 2012

"Our sympathy goes out to Jackie and his family. He was always loved by all his many classmates and ball playing buddies. He had the best sense of humor I ever saw. RIP, old friend.

Ken and Becky Allen, Batesville, Ar

September 14, 2012

"Carolyn, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to each of you.

Lynn Osment, Trumann, AR. 72472

September 14, 2012

"Carolyn and family, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Jackie, ur husband, Dad, Granddaddy and the rest of the family. I had the pleasure of knowing him for many years. I worked with him many years at Roach Manufacturing Corporation. His children were close to same age as mine. I am deeply sorry. He was a good man. Always had something to say anytime I saw him.Only time and God himself can heal ur sorrow. God Bless u and the family, In Christ Love,Hester (McMahan, Prichard) Hogan.

Hester (McMahan Prichard) Hogan, 1241 Second St. Trumann. Ar. 72472

September 13, 2012

"My sympathies go to the Conway family. Jackie was a great and funny guy...and a pleasure to work around.I'm sorry for your loss and you are in our prayers.

Brent Baker, Millington, TN

September 13, 2012

"R I P Duke till we meet again

Elmo Lane, Trumann Ark.

September 13, 2012

"I'm sorry to hear about Jackie's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and loved ones at this time. Jackie please give Wendy a big hug for me and tell her that she is still front and center a lot - we love reminiscing and stories of her always leave us laughing and crying. Rest in Peace.

Kelli Barker Ferrington, Arkansas

September 13, 2012