of West Memphis, AR
April 29, 1931 - August 13, 2015
Elroy T. Thweatt, 84, of West Memphis, AR passed away August 13, 2015.
He was born to the late Monroe and Mildred Thweatt in Oxford, MS. He was an employee of Illinois Central Railroad for 40 years 5 months 19 days and enjoyed every day of it. He loved his co-workers and considered them his dearest friends. Early in life Elroy lived in Fort Pickering in Memphis and attended school at Riverside and Southside.
He is preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers; and 2 sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years and 9 months, Bonnie Thweatt of West Memphis, AR; 2 sons, Rodney Thweatt of West Memphis, AR, Dana Thweatt of Payneway, AR; 2 daughters, Rhonda Medley of Marion, AR, Debbi Eubanks (Ricky) of Proctor, AR; 9 grandchildren, Matt Thweatt, Jesse Thweatt, Josh Thweatt, Brett Holland, Gavin Thweatt, Tia Williams, Hillary Roark, Pennie Medley, Erica Pitts; 13 great-grandchildren with one on the way; 2 sisters, Annette Reese of Chicago, IL, LaVera Jolly (Fred) of Proctor, AR; and a large number of nieces and nephews that he loved as his own.
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8 Condolence(s)
Robin Laureles
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Sending Prayers Dana So sorry for your loss . Just thinking about you and your family.
Carolyn Watson
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
I am so sorry for the loss. Know he is rejoicing with the Lord with no pain. May peace be with your family during this time.
Lynn Yeager
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
I am sorry so for your loss. Prayers for the family for strength and peace.
Linda G. Williams
Sunday, August 16, 2015
Rodney, Rhonda, Deb and family it sounds like your dad was a great and caring person. Even though we hate to let them go, sit back and remember all the wonderful times you did have with him. Look to The Lord for comfort because he He his always there for us.
Please understand if I am not able to be with you due to my health. My prayers and heart is with you all though.
Linda (your long life friend)
Tim Haflich
Sunday, August 16, 2015
So sorry for your loss.
Melissa Gandy Hight
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Rhonda and all of the Thweatt family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
May the Lord bring you peace over the following days and know that your Loved one is no longer in pain.
Love,
Melissa
Deanna Stuart
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Prayers and thoughts w/each and everyone of you. wish I could come, he was an amazing and wonderful man.
He sets a high bar for anyone to follow. Love you all!
Sherrill Wilson
Saturday, August 15, 2015
Sending all my love to the family .Heaven is gaining an angel .