Max Arlen Elms

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Visitation
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72301
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
11:00am to 1:00pm
Service Schedule
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home Chapel
201 Pine ST
West Memphis, AR  72301
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
1:00 PM
Cemetery
Crittenden Memorial Park
2206 Highway 64 West
Marion, AR  72364
Max Arlen Elms

of Earle, AR

August 14, 1932 - August 1, 2014

Max Arlen Elms, 81, of Earle, AR passed away peacefully August 1, 2014 at Broadway Health Care Center following a courageous battle with melanoma. Max was born on August 14, 1932 to the late Alvis and Dessie Elms in Locust Grove, AR. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Sue Elms.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Sue Ann Elms, who was at his side until his passing. Also surviving are Max's 2 sons; Max Kevin Elms of Russellville, AR; Eric Lynn Elms of Memphis, TN; and one brother, Zahle Elms and wife Darla of St. Louis, MO.

Max was a member of the Earle Baptist Church. He was active in the church and served as a deacon, teacher and long-time mentor to many. He sang in the church choir and the members enjoyed his solo performances. He was also a long-standing member of the Earle Music Coterie.

Max served his community as a generous and accomplished business owner and employer since 1954. He ran his Home TV hardware store until 2013. He also owned and operated grocery, appliance, manufacturing and real estate development companies during his career. There are few members of the Earle community that didn't enjoy his generosity during their times of need.

Max's smile was infectious. His portfolio of jokes and stories was endless - most of which were actually funny! It was simply a delight to be in his company. The kind care- givers at Broadway Health will attest to this, even during his final days. He was always a true gentleman.



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17 Condolence(s)
Jill Dalehite
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

I'm so sorry about Mr.Max he was a good man Y'all are in my prayers if you need anything call my mom. Love you!

Chris and Barbara DeVoe
Earle, AR
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. You all will be in our prayers.

Sharon S Hardin
Crawfordsville, Ar., AR
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Monday, August 4, 2014

Sue and Eric and family, You are in my prayers for the passing of your sweet husband, father and friend. May God bless you and give you peace. With love, Sharon, Herbert and Ginger

Mike & Debbie Greer
Earle,
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Monday, August 4, 2014

You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Johnny Organ
Searcy, AR
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Monday, August 4, 2014

Mrs Sue;
Mr Max will be Greatly missed. Prayers are with you and The Family during this Time of sorrow!
Johnny Organ

Dot McKinney
Earle, AR
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Sunday, August 3, 2014

Sue and Sons my prayers are with all of you may God help you thru this sad time. Max will be missed by many
God Bless Dot McKinney

Dawn Collier
Russellville, AR
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Sunday, August 3, 2014

My condolences to a very special family.I know Max will be missed by many. My prayers are with the family.

Rhonda Adams
West Memphis, AR
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Sunday, August 3, 2014

I had the opportunity to get to know Mr. Elms while caring for him. He was always in good spirits even when I knew he wasn't feeling well. I always looked forward to seeing him when I started my shift and to tell him goodbye when I left. Although I knew he was hurting he never complained. He was very loved by his family. His wife was almost always there when I checked in on him. She stayed by his side until the very end and I am glad I was able to be there with her. My experience with Mr. Elms solidified why I became a nurse and I will always remember him.

Gaighl Franks Muntean
Roy, Washington,
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Saturday, August 2, 2014

Sue Ann, Eric and Kevin,

I send my condolences for the loss of your husband, father and send you love and joy in knowing he will be there to greet you all Home.
Max's jokes are well remembered and I laugh thinking how many he had, how quickly he delivered them.

What a gentle soul.

Lovingly

Joel G Wood
Germantown, TN
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Saturday, August 2, 2014

Sue Ann, I am sad to hear of Max's passing. He always had a kind word to say whenever I saw him while growing up in Earle. He made more than one trip to our home to service our televisions over the years and always managed to get it repaired in short order. I know that you have many memories of a wonderful life that you shared with him. God Bless.

John & Sharon Walker
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
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Saturday, August 2, 2014

We express our condolences to the family and friends of Max Elms. He was such an all around great guy. They just don't come any finer.than Max. We are so sorry for your loss. We pray that God will give you comfort with the assurance that Max will be in his loving arms for all eternity and that we will all be reunited some day.
Love,
John & Sharon Walker

Kerry Huxtable Gregory
Spring, TX
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Saturday, August 2, 2014

Dear Sue Ann, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Kerry Huxtable

Carol and Kent Eden
Jacksonville,
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Saturday, August 2, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Max was a wonderful man and so helpful to many people.

Talbot and Jenny Fields
Knoxville,
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Saturday, August 2, 2014

Sue Ann we are so sorry for your loss. We remember fondly the time we spent with you, Max, and Eric. God bless the Elms.

Kenneth and Pam Jackson
Earle, AR
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Friday, August 1, 2014

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, MR MAX WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON, WHO WAS ALWAYS THERE WITH A KIND WORD AND A SMILE. THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR EACH OF YOU, GOD BLESS

Claude & Sharon Pugh
Millington, TN
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Friday, August 1, 2014

Sue Ann you and the boys are in our prayers. Cap & Sharon

Mike & Susie Root
Marion,
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Friday, August 1, 2014

Sue Ann, Kevin & Eric. You are in our prayers.
Mike & Susie Root