Freddie Lee Needham

May 31, 1939 - November 8, 2007

Mr. Freddie Lee Needham was born on Wednesday, May 31, 1939, the son of the late Homer Eugene and Edna Mae Shaw Needham. Mr. Needham died Thursday, November 8, 2007 at NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 68 years 5 months and 8 days. He was born and a lifetime resident of Jonesboro. He was a retired truck driver and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Lillie Harrison Needham of Jonesboro; three sons, Larry Needham of Trumann, Gary Needham and Michael Needham both of Jonesboro; three daughters, Pam Denison of Jonesboro; Lisa Dever of Buffalo, Mo., and Tammy Tabor of Wright City, Mo.; three sisters, Geraldine Adams of Ash Flat, Linda Burns and Janice Harris both of Jonesboro; one brother, Buddy Muntz of Ash Flat; 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark., with Bro. Leland Wardlow officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann. Pallbearers will be Larry Needham, Gary Needham, Michael Needham, Joe Dever, Steven Denison, James Tabor and Mark Moss. Visitation will be Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. An online register can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.