of Mountain View, AR
January 12, 1948 - April 3, 2017
John L. Engle, age 69, of Mountain View, AR, a native of Stone County, died April 3, 2017, at White River Medical Center in Batesville, AR.
He was born January 12, 1948, in Batesville, AR. to Leonard Cleo Engle and Amey Easter Tinkle. John started school in Mountain View, and completed his education in Illinois. He graduated from Southern Illinois University. He served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Bennington, He was a hard worker all his life, from working with family in the logging woods to being a member of the international business community. John loved nature, music, his family, and life.
Survivors are his son, John Michael Engle and his daughter-in-law Nicole Nixon; sister Mary Beth Engle; nephews Bill Engle, J.R. Engle, Bob Engle, Tony Little, and niece Jennifer Clendenny. He is survived by 18 great-nieces and nephews, and many great-great nephews and nieces. He is also survived by his sister Babbetta Engle, daughter of Leonard and Gladys Engle, and special friends, Susan Lancaster, and Lucy Brown.
Visitation will be Friday, April 7, 2017 from 6 to 8 P.M. at Roller Coffman Chapel in Mountain View, AR. Funeral service will be Saturday, April 8, at 2P.M., also at Roller Coffman Chapel. Interment will follow at Levisy Flat Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Robert Smith, Tom Thomas, and Fred Hubberd, Josh Engle, Ryan Engle, and Levi Engle. Honorary pallbearers are Bill Engle, J.R. Engle, Bob Engle, and Tony Little.
Military honors were provided by the United States Navy Funeral Honor Detail and the Stone County Honor Guard.
Roller Coffman Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.
Sign Guestbook
6 Condolence(s)
sean mckenna
Thursday, April 6, 2017
i am saddened to hear of John's passing. He was a fine man,always smiling and joking with his friends, ready to try all kinds of outdoor adventures in connecticut (ice fishing wasn't his strong suit....) he loved his family,especially His son Mike. and he will be sorely missed by all who had the honor of knowing him! Rest in peace John.
Tommy mckenna
Thursday, April 6, 2017
I am saddened by my loss of such a wonderful friend but very fortunate to have shared so many great times togeather i will miss you but i will never forget you rest in peace
Nancy Knapp Daugherty
Thursday, April 6, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of your passing. I too have many wonderful memories of your years in Pittsfield.
Lee Taylor Coble
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
I have many wonderful memories of you my friend. You were the coolest guy in our class. Rest in peace.
Sandy Lowry Holmes
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
You will be missed by many people. I'm glad you were able to spend your last years in the place you loved with your family and friends.
Larry & Lucia Sapp
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Rest easy old friend. Will keep the good times close to my heart and in my memories. Your old friend Larry Sapp 😞
John, my favorite memory of you is when Larry and I payed you a visit a few years back. He loved the way you drove down the mountains. lol I know you will be missed by all your Pittsfield friends. Lucia Sapp