Roy Abshier

Roy E. Abshier, 93, Blytheville, passed from this life on November 1, 2015. Roy was born in Detroit, Mich., February 4, 1922.

Soon after graduating from high school in Detroit, he joined the United States Army. After serving 23 years, he retired from the Army in 1963, as an E6. His last tour of service was at Presidio (San Francisco) where he was the Tower Chief overseeing Air Traffic Control. He moved to Blytheville in 1963, where he worked as Grain Elevator Manager at Barfield for Farmers Soybean Supply for many years.

Upon final retirement, he spent his time raising a wonderful vegetable garden, which he shared with many people, and doing yard work which he thoroughly enjoyed. He loved being a productive, self sufficient member of society.

Roy was an avid reader, and he also enjoyed his computer. He raised pecans, gathered them, cracked them, picked them out and gave them away. He had many pets through the years, and often kept pets in his home for people who were out of town for a few days. He was a kind, generous person who loved everybody. His special saying was "life is so precious!"

He married Marcella Grace (Sally) Cravens Till in 1944. Roy and Marcella joined First Christian Church in 1995, where they were both very active and beloved members.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marcella, his parents, and seven siblings.

He is survived by one son, Elbert Lee Till from Columbia, Mo.;

One grandson, Trevor Scott Till who was very special to him;

One sister, Grace, from St. Louis;

His beloved caregivers, Alberta and Curtis Miller; and

Special friends, Greg Galbraith family, Rev & Mrs. Tommy Carney, and his Church family at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Blytheville.

Visitation will be held at First Christian Church, on Thursday, November 5, 2015, from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 6, 2015 at First Christian Church, at 1:00 P.M., Drs. Keith Hearnsberger & Tommy Carney officiating. Pallbearers are Bart Dixon, Ben Hubbard, Ralph Beaty, Dave Russell, Dr. Mike Williams, and Curtis Miller. Greg Galbraith and Bill Simmons serving as honorary pallbearers. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the First Christian Church, P.O. Box 251, Blytheville, Arkansas 72316. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.