of Conway, AR

March 20, 1940 - April 27, 2023

Edward Allen Wimberly, 83, of Conway, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 27, 2023. He was born Wednesday, March 20, 1940 in Conway, Arkansas to the late James Ed Wimberly and Odella Marie Bailey Wimberly Fowler. He was raised and lived his life in the Christian faith.

He is survived by his loving family: three children, Eric (Karen) Wimberly, Amanda (Tracy) Dowdy, Marc (Kelly) Wimberly; son-in-law, Allen Henry; grandchildren, Matt (Cody) Shreve, Michael Coleman, Abbigail (Scott) Ussery and Olivia Wimberly; brothers, Gary (Ginger) Wimberly and Keith (Joyce) Wimberly; loving companion, Nancy Combs; honorary children, Melanie Combs and Sharon (Chad) Bradford; honorary grandchildren, Isaac, Eliza and Charlie. Edward is also survived by four nieces and many longtime friends and neighbors.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Darlene Renee Henry; a sister, Sherry Lackie and grandparents, Henry and Margaret Wimberly and Toil and Ethel Bailey.

Edward served in the United States Navy and retired after a distinguished career as a highly decorated Vietnam War veteran. He spent many years at Virco Manufacturing Corporation, worked as a marble fabricator at Marble Designs and retired from the State of Arkansas.

Throughout his life, Edward enjoyed tinkering, collecting coins and fishing, but his most cherished yearly tradition was Christmas Eve at 6 o'clock sharp at his house. He wanted all of his kids and grandkids to have the perfect present and a good dinner and his greatest joy was always their happiness.

Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral service will be at 1:00pm Thursday. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com