of Batesville, AR
November 9, 1925 - March 31, 2015
George O. Catton Jr., 89, of Batesville died Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at a local nursing home.
He was born in Scott, Arkansas of November 9, 1925 and was the son of George O. Catton Sr. and Rose Garner Catton.
George attended Arkansas Tech University and UALR. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corps and liked to camp, fish, and garden. Family gatherings and fish fries were something he enjoyed. He liked all music, especially country music and he played the guitar. George was a quiet, humble man and was a real gentleman. He was a member of both the Kiwanis and Rotary Club. He worked for 40 years with the U. S. Postal Service and was postmaster at Berryville and Batesville. George was a member of the First Baptist Church in Batesville.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rosemary (Osborne) Catton of Batesville; a daughter, Melanye Satterfield and her husband, Robert, of Stockton, CA; a grandson, Jason Bragg, also of Stockton. Other survivors include his sisters, Martha Brumbelow of Benton, and Carole Mayfield and her husband, Jim, of Fairfield Bay. He is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, and friends; and his special caregiver, Jane Brunson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Michael Lynn Catton.
Pallbearers will be Bill Davis, Wayne Anderson, Charley Osborne, Gerald Fuller, K. Michael Osborne, and Chuck Osborne.
Honorary pallbearers Don Wayne Anderson, David Anderson, Harold Goforth, Larry Farmer, Leroy and Elizabeth Lacy, Don and Brenda Lemley, J. O. Sutton, Wanda Brumley, Linda Weeks, Maxine Latting, Rufus Terry, Anna Lou Weathers, Dr. Seth Barnes, Dr. Shahla Naoman, Dr. Robert Carter, and First Baptist Men's 5 Class.
Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon Friday at Roller-Crouch Chapel with Bro. Stacy Reed officiating assisted by K. Michael Osborne. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 on Friday prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association, PO Box 97075, Washington, DC 20077-7258 and First Baptist Church, 610 E. Main Street, Batesville, AR 72501.
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16 Condolence(s)
Stacey & John Ferguson
Monday, April 6, 2015
Roe, we loved him and I know there's a hole in your heart. Our prayer is that you find comfort in our Lord and the blessing He gave you of George. I was honored to play guitar with him and sing and so glad he got to know our little ones and they him. God Bless and hope to see you soon.
Stacey and John
Gary & Colyn Bryant
Monday, April 6, 2015
George was such a fun-loving guy. We were always laughing when he came to the family get-togethers. Our prayers are with you at this sad time.
Del Roberson
Friday, April 3, 2015
With sincere sympathy. Del says " I remember the "good old days" on Salt Creek at the Catton Grocery"
Del and Peggy Roberson
Del Roberson
Friday, April 3, 2015
With sincere sympathy. Del says " I remember the "good old days" on Salt Creek at the Catton Grocery"
Del and Peggy Roberson
Norman Sensabaugh
Friday, April 3, 2015
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and
prayers for your family.
Norman & Lola Sensabaugh
Resa Bolin
Friday, April 3, 2015
Prayers are being lifted up for this sweet family.
Grisham Phillips
Friday, April 3, 2015
Rosemary, I am sorry for your loss. I haven't seen you in years and would love to hear from you. My phone numbers are as follows:
Work: 501-303-5628
Cell: 501-840-3171
Home: 501-776-0517
Byron &Catherine swafford
Thursday, April 2, 2015
What a blessing George was to us.We will love him as long as we live...Sweet George...see you again...
RAY AND GLENDA THOMPSON
Thursday, April 2, 2015
All our love and prayers are with you in your hours of mourning. Gods love will always portect and shelter you
Margee Castleberry
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Dear Rosemary, what fond memories we have of our years with the Cattons as our next door neighbors. George was a wonderful man and always had a kind and patient word for our children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Margee and Rick Castleberry
Chuck & Paula Osborne
Thursday, April 2, 2015
What a great man! It has been a joy for us to call George Catton our uncle. He was sweet beyond measure and could easily put a smile on our faces. He proudly bounced our children and grandchildren on his knee and bragged on them as if they were his own. We will remember his fish fries and secretly wish that we could have shared just one more with him. There are certain to be difficult days ahead but we have peace through our faith that Uncle George's hardships are eternally over. Love you lots!
Irene Judd
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Ms. Rosemary, Melanaye and Bob, I am so sorry for your loss. I am sending prayers for you & the rest of the family. Take solice in knowing he is resting peacefully now in the loving arms of our Lord. He will have no more pain or tears and is restored to the man you love and remember most. I pray God shelters you, hides you, and holds you through the days ahead. May God grant you peace.
Gene & Terri Crawford
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Rosemary:
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your friendship with our family over the years meant so much to all of us. May God comfort you during this time.
Wanda Turner
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
To Melanye and family, our prayers, love we send your way. Your dad is rejoicing in the Lord's presence. He lived a blessed life, and now his reward. Love W & J
David and Linda Hidy
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Dear Rosemary and family,
It was an honor to have known George. We will be praying for you. It is always so difficult to be separated from those we love, but we take comfort in knowing that in Christ we will have a spectacular reunion with our loved ones in heaven.
Love to you all.............David and Linda Hidy
Nick & Katrina Fudge
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Rosemary & Family,
What a celebration George is having in Heaven with the Lord. Praying for your family during this difficult time.