1946
Ray
2015
Ray Lynn Blevins
October 10, 1946 — June 28, 2015
Man of God, husband, father, grandfather, fisherman, mechanic, and cook. All of these are words that are used to describe a man who will be inexplicably missed. His love for all, his compassion for everyone, and what his life exemplified will be the legacy his friends and family will cherish.
Ray Lynn Blevins age, 68 went to meet his Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2015.
Lynn was born to the late William Arnold “Pete” and Juanita Blevins in Batesville, Arkansas on October 10, 1946. Growing up, Lynn was one of 5, including his twin Roy Glen. In the late 60’s, Lynn joined the United States Navy and proudly served his country in Vietnam. Lynn was awarded three medals of commendations: The Nation Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, and The Vietnam Campaign Medal. After returning home from Vietnam, Lynn began working for his parents at Pete’s Cleaners. Lynn married the love of his life, Carol, in 1968 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. A short time later, Lynn and Carol bought Pete’s Cleaners from Lynn’s parents and have been running it faithfully in Mountain Home ever since. Lynn was an impressive cook who was famous for his cherry dumplings and cooked many meals for more than just his family. He was active in his church for over sixty-five years. Lynn sang in the choir but more than that, he participated in the Spokesman Quartet. He was an Upward Basketball Volunteer, where he helped every Saturday morning, making biscuits and gravy and chocolate chip cookies for the masses. Lynn was a compassionate person always giving his time for others.
A service honoring the life of Lynn will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at First Baptist Church of Mtn. Home at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Roller Funeral Home as well as one hour prior to service time at the church.
Pallbearers for Lynn will be John Barnes, Ron Kincade, Eddie Goodwin, Jeep Chick, Jimmy Venters, Barney Larry, Robert Nelson and Don Rosa. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of Pete’s Cleaners, Kincade’s Sunday School class, and the members of the First Baptist Church Choir.
Lynn is survived by his wife Caroline “Carol” Jean Blevins of 47 years; his son: Travis Blevins; his daughter: Tarina (Kevin) Bodenhamer; four grandsons: Derek and Kyle Bodenhamer, Dalton and Dakota Blevins; two granddaughters: Mica and Mariah Blevins all of Mtn. Home, AR; three brothers: Arnold (Louise) Blevins of Hollister, MO., Glen (Suella) Blevins of Sherwood, AR., and Alan Blevins of Columbia, TN; one sister: Karen Aigner of Franklin, TN; sister-in-law: Jodi Blevins Duren of Columbia. Lynn is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Williams Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.williamsfh.com .
Ray Lynn Blevins age, 68 went to meet his Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2015.
Lynn was born to the late William Arnold “Pete” and Juanita Blevins in Batesville, Arkansas on October 10, 1946. Growing up, Lynn was one of 5, including his twin Roy Glen. In the late 60’s, Lynn joined the United States Navy and proudly served his country in Vietnam. Lynn was awarded three medals of commendations: The Nation Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, and The Vietnam Campaign Medal. After returning home from Vietnam, Lynn began working for his parents at Pete’s Cleaners. Lynn married the love of his life, Carol, in 1968 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. A short time later, Lynn and Carol bought Pete’s Cleaners from Lynn’s parents and have been running it faithfully in Mountain Home ever since. Lynn was an impressive cook who was famous for his cherry dumplings and cooked many meals for more than just his family. He was active in his church for over sixty-five years. Lynn sang in the choir but more than that, he participated in the Spokesman Quartet. He was an Upward Basketball Volunteer, where he helped every Saturday morning, making biscuits and gravy and chocolate chip cookies for the masses. Lynn was a compassionate person always giving his time for others.
A service honoring the life of Lynn will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at First Baptist Church of Mtn. Home at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Roller Funeral Home as well as one hour prior to service time at the church.
Pallbearers for Lynn will be John Barnes, Ron Kincade, Eddie Goodwin, Jeep Chick, Jimmy Venters, Barney Larry, Robert Nelson and Don Rosa. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of Pete’s Cleaners, Kincade’s Sunday School class, and the members of the First Baptist Church Choir.
Lynn is survived by his wife Caroline “Carol” Jean Blevins of 47 years; his son: Travis Blevins; his daughter: Tarina (Kevin) Bodenhamer; four grandsons: Derek and Kyle Bodenhamer, Dalton and Dakota Blevins; two granddaughters: Mica and Mariah Blevins all of Mtn. Home, AR; three brothers: Arnold (Louise) Blevins of Hollister, MO., Glen (Suella) Blevins of Sherwood, AR., and Alan Blevins of Columbia, TN; one sister: Karen Aigner of Franklin, TN; sister-in-law: Jodi Blevins Duren of Columbia. Lynn is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Williams Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.williamsfh.com .
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