of West Helena, AR
June 2, 1944 - April 3, 2015
Sonny Boydstun, age 70,of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Friday, April 3, 2015 at Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. Boydstun was born June 2, 1944 at Helena to the late Gurvis Boydstun and the late Ripple Davis Boydstun. He was a retired mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, where he worked for 35 years. Mr. Boydstun was also a member of Fourth Street Baptist Church in West Helena.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Betty McMillian Boydstun; a daughter, Hollie Boydstun of West Helena; a sister, Deloris Helton of Benton, Arkansas; a brother, Bobby Boydstun of West Helena; and ''daughter #2'', Crystal Earls.
He was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters.
A service for Sonny Boydstun will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 6, 2015 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Brother Rodger Hooker will officiate.
Pallbearers are Morris Boydstun, Kirby Helton, Michael Boydstun, Jerry Rodden, Dustin Bond, Larry Casey and Anthony Arnold. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Pat Bell, Danny Hale, Timmy Bond and Mike Fennell.
Memorials may be made to your favorite charity or to the Boys and Girls Club of Phillips County.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
Betty, very sorry for your loss, Sonny was a really good man, who helped a whole lot of people. He will certainly be missed, but I know he is with the Lord and having big smile on his face.
Betty, I just found out that Sonny had gone to live in heaven. My memories are of him coming in Teagues Grocery, sitting on the stool behind the counter and visiting with me and Terrell. He felt like family to us. May God give you comfort at this time.
i am sadden to hear of my cousin death today from my home in mims florida. the people in west helena will miss his smile.
I am so sorry I did not know about Sonny, or I would have been at funeral. He was a sweet man, and he loved being on the football pots. You will all be in our prayers. Love Henry and Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Aunt Betty and Hollie, I was so deeply saddened to hear the news about Uncle Sonny. My heart goes out to you both. Thoughts and prayers for God's peace and comfort during this difficult time. Although we've lost a dear loved one here on earth, Uncle Sonny is worshiping the ONE Whom we long to see!! Love and miss you all.
We are saddened by your loss of Sonny. He always had that big smile & hi, how are you? Hold on to your memories for they will see you thru the days ahead. We love y'all. Matt. 18:20
Betty & family, So sorry to hear about Sonny!! He was a very special friend & we all loved him for his love for our children!! God & His angles are welcoming him with open arms!!
Betty, Hollie and Family
We were so sorry to hear about Sonny. He was such a fun man. We are praying for you all.
When I heard of Sonny's passing, I immediately thought of that ever-present smile and helpful attitude. From one of those "kids" who had the privilege of benefitting from Sonny's coaching, I say thanks. He left a mark on many of us, and for me personally, he helped give a young boy confidence that he could succeed. God bless Sonny and his family. JA
So sorry for your loss. Will be praying for the entire family. All of you are so close and I know that this touched each of you deeply. God Bless all of you!
Really saddened by the news of my cousins passing! Have missed talking to him at the Corner Market while he was making his mail rounds. Want to tell Bobby and all the family we miss you ! I"ll always remember I watched my first Nascar race with Sonny back in the early 60's. Good bye Cousin and may God Bless YOU!
Betty, Holly and family,
I just wanted you to know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Betty and Hollie So sorry to hear about Sonny. I know prayers were being lifted up for him. He was a very sweet man. I know that when I worked for Mr. Baker, Mr. Baker always talked so highly of him. I will keep you in my prayers during such a difficult time.
Betty and Hollie, We are so sorry about Sonny. We pray for God to give you peace & comfort in this difficult time.
To Betty and Holly, Sonny was a good friend who helped me greatly when I started to work for the Postal Service. Spent many hours at his home eating, and watching the Razorbacks. He was a good man and will be missed by all who truly knew him. God Bless you at this time of great loss.
Betty and Hollie my heart is with you, praying God will wrap his arms around you both and console as well as he can at this time. Know Sonny is well, walking on streets of gold and looking down on all his loved ones and smiling. Betty I remember Helena Sportswear and you were my best friend there. Love you both, call us if we can do anything. 995-3111
To: The Boydstun Family.
I am sorry for your lost.At Isaiah 33:24. And no resident will say "I am sick." It was not our God's purpose for mankind to get sick and die.He has made provision to remove suffering and death from us.Our love ones will come to life; (John 11:25) Our God has promised us and His word will come true.- Psalms 37:29 The righteous will possess the earth, And they will live forever on it.
Sorry to hear of the loss of Sonny. May God wrap his arms around your and Holy and give you comfort and strength during this time of loss. Prayers are with you and the rest of the family and remember Someday, we will meet again.
Betty and Hollie, my heart is breaking with the news about Sonny. Our prayers are with you and Hollie and the family. Sonny will be missed so much.
Im so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love yall
Betty and family,
I am so sorry for your loss.As I remember all the things he did for everyone. Especially kids. He was a great man.
Hugh Key.
We are so sorry to hear about Sonny. Praying for you and the family.
BETTY AND FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS. MOTHER (MAMIE MULLALLY) ARE PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY. KNOW THA T HE IS WITH OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR.
Betty and Hollie. I am sorry for your loss. I have great memories of my time in the family. He was a fantastic person. God Bless.
I as so sad to hear of Sommys passing. I remember him from little league baseball and how much he loved all the kids and they loved him as well. he was a special guy.....
Mrs. Betty, Hollie, Crystal and all of Mr. Sonny's family. I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Sonny's passing. He was a sweet wonderful man and all of my memories of him are great ones! He was always joking and laughing with us kids. Lean on each other and find strength with each other. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Becca and Family
Dearest Betty and Hollie,
I was so saddened to hear about Sonny...but Heaven is a whole brighter tonight because of his entering there. Sonny was always such a sweetheart to everyone and he always had a kind word for everyone and that Big Sonny smile. My prayer is that the Lord will wrap His loving arms around each of you at this difficult time and give you the strength, comfort and love that you need at this time of your loss. But we are promised to be reunited with our loved ones in Heaven when the Lord calls us Home. Sending love and prayers for all of you ....Barbara
So sorry to hear about Sonny. You all are in my prayers.
Betty and family:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Sonny. What a fun and kind person he was. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Just a note to let you know that we are thinking of you at this time during you loss of your loved one. Our prayers are with you.
So very sorry for your loss. Sonny always had a smile on his face and a kind word to say whenever I saw him. He will be miss greatly. You are in my prayers.
Betty and Hollie, I was heartbroken to hear the news about Sonny. He was one of the sweetest men I've ever known. A wonderful, caring Christian man. I will keep you and the rest of the family in my prayers. "When we all get to Heaven - what a day of rejoicing that will be!"