January 10, 1931 - November 8, 2017
Reverend Jessie ''Jay'' Blevins, 86, of Maumelle, Arkansas, went home to be with the LORD on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Hunterville, Missouri, on January 10, 1931, to Jessie Wilburn Blevins and Freida Irene Blevins. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Helen Jeanette Blevins, his brother-in-law, Seral LaRue Embrey, and two nephews, Scott David Embrey and Jonathan Lee Embrey.
Jay is survived by three children, Michael Jay Blevins (Kathy) of Fort Smith, Arkansas, William Bruce Blevins (Diann) of Alexander, Arkansas, and Joni Lynn Blevins Terry (Giff) of Maumelle, Arkansas, six grandchildren, Christopher Neil Blevins (Melissa) of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Sarah Beth Dungy (Louis) of Plano, Texas, Anthony Bruce Blevins (Amanda) of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Patrick Ryan Terry (Sarah Cooke) of Conway, Arkansas, Michael Shea Terry (Gina) of North Little Rock, Arkansas, and Elizabeth Wetherington of Alexander, Arkansas, ten great-grandchildren, sister, Wilda Embrey, of Stockton, California, nephew, Mitchell LaRue Embrey, of Canyon Lake, Texas, and niece, Becky Ortega (Matt) of Stockton, California, many loving friends and his faithful companion, Max.
Jay was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Reverend Jay Blevins pastored Life Unlimited Christian Fellowship for 37 years until his retirement in 2008. He was a faithful member of the World Ministry Fellowship, he taught many years at Agape School of World Evangelism and ministered all over the world with his beloved wife, Jeanette, for 43 years.
He enjoyed traveling, camping, canoeing, reading the Bible, and spending time with his family, friends and his church. He was truly a blessing to his family and friends and will be greatly missed by all.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 13th, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211, (501) 224-8300.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Agape Church, 701 Napa Valley Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211, with Reverend Happy Caldwell of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Reverend David Bentley of Little Rock, Arkansas officiating.
Graveside service immediately following at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle, Arkansas with Reverend Tracey Harris of Texarkana, Arkansas officiating.
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Jeanette Shack
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
To the Family ...
My name is not important, as I am sure you will not remember me. I lived on Green Crest. While I did not attend Life Unlimited on a regular basis, knowing you were there was, in many ways, a life line. When you would post messages on the, for a lack of putting it a better way, your message board, I would read them and feel as though they were written for me.
Rest well...Pastor and Mrs. Blevins. You are missed. While another church stands there now, when I am in the area, I still look on that hill and remember you.
Your words Pastor Blevins were some of the most knowledge filled words that I have ever had the privilege of hearing. You were a teacher to me. I learned from you as a teacher. I respect and admire your choice to be a Pastor/Preacher.
DW
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" ( 3) Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, (4 ) who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
Curtis Terry
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Joni & Giff I just found out Prayers to you all,Curtis & Hope.
Chris Wayland
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Bro Jay and Janette came into my life when I needed someone so badly!!!! They were my spiritual mentors and I don’t know if I ever told them how much they really meant to me! No one could ever take their place. My prayers are with the family at this time! All my prayers and thoughts. Chris Wayland