of Greenbrier, AR
May 22, 1942 - October 18, 2016
Dwayne Yant of Greenbrier, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord on October 18, 2016 at the age of 74. Dwayne was a retired service technician for A.M. International where he worked for 40 years.
Dwayne graduated from Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1960 and he served in the Arkansas Air National Guard.
Dwayne is survived by his son, Preston Yant of Madison, Mississippi; daughter Carla Peagler (Lee) of Brandon, Mississippi; two grandchildren, Dane Peagler (Morgan)of Starkville, Mississippi and Courtney Peagler of Brandon, Mississippi; four sisters, Helen Kokemuller of Conway, Del Simmons of Little Rock, Sandra Reeg and Rue Yount of Greenbrier; two brothers, Erbie Yant and Landon Yant of Greenbrier; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Velva Smith Yant; two brothers, Nathan and Dutch Yant; and a sister, Voneda Rice.
Dwayne was an active member of the Greenbrier First United Methodist Church. He was an avid fan of Elvis Presley, watching "B" western movies and football, especially his beloved Razorbacks. His love of music stayed with him throughout his life. He sang and performed with numerous bands from high school until the time of his death. He even wrote and recorded several records.
Visitation will be held Saturday October 22, 2016 from 10:00AM-12:00pm at the Greenbrier First United Methodist Church with the funeral at 1:00 P.M. at the same location. Burial will follow at Cadron Valley Cemetery in Greenbrier. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Greenbrier First United Methodist Church 40/40 campaign.
Sign Guestbook
14 Condolence(s)
Cyril Hollingsworth
Sunday, October 23, 2016
We remembered Dwayne at our Little Rock Central picnic gathering yesterday, planned months ago, realizing Dwayne's service was yesterday. We miss him, and quoted what he had written when one of our classmates had died, "Old classmates don't die, they live on in our memories." That certainly is true of Dwayne.
Linda McMahon Wallace
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Will miss you Dwayne, will see you up there.
Berta Blagg
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Dwayne..a friend to everyone. Remembered him at our class picnic today..he was our Elvis. No more Club 70 Revues. He will be missed by so many.
bill tidmore
Friday, October 21, 2016
Meet you playing basketball at Boys Club along with Eugene Bowman, we were all in Jr, High. This was the start of our friendship until today even though we parted when we graduated in 1960 from Central. We had good times at the reunions and you will be missed.
Bill Tidmore
Shanna
Friday, October 21, 2016
I will miss my crazy cool Uncle! Always in my heart!
Love,
Shanna Bo
Carolyn Fowler Goshien
Friday, October 21, 2016
To all the family, Jerry and I send our deepest condolences. Dwayne was a LRCHS classmate with me and good friend always with Jerry. Dwayne will be remembered with a smile on his face.
Carolyn and Jerry Goshien
Bill and Sandra Lamb
Friday, October 21, 2016
Carla and Preston, So very sorry for your loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today and the days to follow.
Carolyn Carpenter Dodds
Friday, October 21, 2016
To All the Family...Dwayne was such a neat guy. We went to school at Central together, but only in all these years since have we all become friends through our reunions. He was always there and smiling. I am so sorry he is gone. I hope each one of you will feel the love from all his classmates from Central. Also, I hope you will feel our good Lord's wonderful loving comfort during this sad time and in the future. I'm sorry I won't be able to be at the service. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Betty Brun Meeker
Friday, October 21, 2016
Dwayne will be certainly missed by all who knew him. May GOD's peace surround his love ones.
Beverlee Burks Lyons
Friday, October 21, 2016
The handsome guy with a true 'Rock and Roll' heart will certainly be missed...
I hope you will be there to greet us when the roll is called up yonder, Dwayne.
Jack Ammann
Thursday, October 20, 2016
We had some good times making some great music. Dwayne will certainly be missed, but will always be remembered.
Pam Holloway
Thursday, October 20, 2016
To all the family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time in deepest sympathy. I will miss running into my cousin at Walmart and at the family reunion. May God comfort you as only He can do. I love you all.
Pansy
Joyce Hightower
Thursday, October 20, 2016
We will miss Dwayne. We enjoyed visiting with him at the 70's reunions and family gatherings. He was a great musician, and we shared a love for Elvis. Rest in Peace our sweet friend.
Rick Powell
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Thanks for all the great times buddy. You will be missed.