Gearld Elmore of Mansfield, AR, was born October 26, 1941, to Hobert and June Pettus Elmore in Mansfield. He went to his heavenly home November 8, 2021. He retired as a lineman from SWEPCO in Greenwood. His favorites past times included playing pool at the Sr. Center with his buddies, golfing, fishing and being with family and friends.
Gearld is survived by two sons Michael (Ann) of Maumelle, AR and Darrell (Evelyn) of Mansfield and one daughter, Dr. Vicki Hall (Liniel) of Dardanelle, AR. Five Grandchildren: Joshua (Amy) Elmore of Waukesha, WI; Keesha (Josh) Hamilton of Dardanelle; Jonathan Elmore of Brooklyn, NY; Dr. Alexis Elmore (Dr. Jure Baloh) of Maumelle, AR; Samantha VanCleave (Emrys) of Hampton, VA. Eight Great Grandchildren: Timothy, Aubri, Logan, Charlotte, Emrys, Lydia, Asher and Emily. Siblings: Delpha McConnell and Virginia (Tommy) Eckle of Mansfield, Don (Vadona) Elmore of Booneville, Ronnie Elmore of Lavaca, Jackie (Janie) Elmore of Cassville, MO; Teresa (Gary) Clark of Huntington and one brother-in-law Jim Johnson of Mansfield and a host of nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by a special friend, Linda Henley-Hamilton of Mansfield. Gearld was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart and wife of more than 50 years, Margaret Johnson Elmore; Three brothers Kenneth, Hurley and Carroll.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield, Arkansas
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, November 12, 2021 at James Fork Baptist Church with burial in Coop Prairie Cemetery under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be Gary Clark, John Steele, Bobby Polk, Liniel Hall, Josh Elmore, and Jonathan Elmore.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to “Mansfield Alumni Scholarship Fund” c/o Linda Udouj 2011 Frazier Road, Hartford, AR 72938 OR Coop Prairie Cemetery c/o Today’s Bank 101 S. Sebascott Ave, Mansfield, AR 72944.
Online condolences may be sent at www.martinfuneralhomes.com
