Wayne Bartholomew
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Charles Wayne Bartholomew
Age 83, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 at his home. He was born April 17, 1938 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the son of John Arthur and Mary Melissa (Sawyer) Bartholomew.
In the early days, Wayne hauled feed for Keaton Farms before becoming the Plant Manager for their feed mill. He was an independent cattle rancher and poultry grower for Tyson for more than 40 years.
He was a member of the Center Point Church of God, where he faithfully served as a Deacon for many years. Anyone who knew him knows that he lived his life as a testament of his strong faith in God.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson Austin Wayne Albert Deere, one brother Lynn Bartholomew, one sister and brother-in-law Lena Bartholomew Foren and Fred Foren, and one sister-in-law Erlene Pennington Bartholomew.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years Wanda Cooper Bartholomew; one son Carl Bartholomew of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; two daughters Gaylene Bartholomew Deere of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and Karen Bartholomew Grant and her husband Lonnie of Farmington, Arkansas; one brother Dale Bartholomew and his wife Jennifer of Baldwin City, Kansas; four grandchildren Carly Bartholomew Marx and her husband Steven, Coby Bartholomew and fiancee Mattie Hartin, Amanda Grant Frye and her husband Anthony, and Emily Grant; family friend Vicki Cate of Farmington, Arkansas; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Drop in viewing will be Tuesday evening from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 11th, 2021, at Prairie Grove Cemetery Pavilion.
Memorials may be made to the Center Point Church of God P.O. Box 589 Prairie Grove, Arkansas 72753.
Pallbearers will be: Coby Bartholomew, Steven Marx, Anthony Frye, Gary Foren, Doug Bartholomew, Leon Bozarth, Richard Cooper and Larry Reaves.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Tubby Shannon, John Robert Hart, Joe Faddis, J.D. Deere, Warren Napier and Randy West.
The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to those who helped care for Wayne over the past few months, Bricky Ferell, Brittany Seratt, Linda Martindale, Dana Taylor, Robert Sams, Meghan Shelton and the Elite Hospice Team.
Age 83, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 at his home. He was born April 17, 1938 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the son of John Arthur and Mary Melissa (Sawyer) Bartholomew.
In the early days, Wayne hauled feed for Keaton Farms before becoming the Plant Manager for their feed mill. He was an independent cattle rancher and poultry grower for Tyson for more than 40 years.
He was a member of the Center Point Church of God, where he faithfully served as a Deacon for many years. Anyone who knew him knows that he lived his life as a testament of his strong faith in God.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson Austin Wayne Albert Deere, one brother Lynn Bartholomew, one sister and brother-in-law Lena Bartholomew Foren and Fred Foren, and one sister-in-law Erlene Pennington Bartholomew.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years Wanda Cooper Bartholomew; one son Carl Bartholomew of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; two daughters Gaylene Bartholomew Deere of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and Karen Bartholomew Grant and her husband Lonnie of Farmington, Arkansas; one brother Dale Bartholomew and his wife Jennifer of Baldwin City, Kansas; four grandchildren Carly Bartholomew Marx and her husband Steven, Coby Bartholomew and fiancee Mattie Hartin, Amanda Grant Frye and her husband Anthony, and Emily Grant; family friend Vicki Cate of Farmington, Arkansas; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Drop in viewing will be Tuesday evening from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 11th, 2021, at Prairie Grove Cemetery Pavilion.
Memorials may be made to the Center Point Church of God P.O. Box 589 Prairie Grove, Arkansas 72753.
Pallbearers will be: Coby Bartholomew, Steven Marx, Anthony Frye, Gary Foren, Doug Bartholomew, Leon Bozarth, Richard Cooper and Larry Reaves.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Tubby Shannon, John Robert Hart, Joe Faddis, J.D. Deere, Warren Napier and Randy West.
The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to those who helped care for Wayne over the past few months, Bricky Ferell, Brittany Seratt, Linda Martindale, Dana Taylor, Robert Sams, Meghan Shelton and the Elite Hospice Team.
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Prairie Grove Cemetery Pavilion.
Visitation
4:00 pm
Drop in Viewing will be held at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 77, Space 210
General
Apr 17, 1938
Aug 7, 2021
83
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Tributes
We have you all in our thoughts and prayers. We always loved our visits with Wayne and family. He will be missed. Kenny, Mellissa, Justin, and Kerrie
Wilson Family - family
I am truly sorry for the loss to this wonderful family. It was an honor to have taken care of this man. I liked him and his spunk. This family is full of love and it shows
Dana A Taylor - caregiver
Wanda and family are in my thoughts and prayers. He was such a sweet man, and I always enjoyed visiting with him and Wanda at the drive thru at Collier Drug store in Prairie Grove. Praying for comfort and peace for you all in this difficult time. Love Juneva Petersen
Juneva Petersen - Aquaintance
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Prairie Grove Cemetery Pavilion.
Visitation
4:00 pm
Drop in Viewing will be held at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 77, Space 210
General
Apr 17, 1938
Aug 7, 2021
83
Documents