of West Memphis, AR

December 1, 1932 - June 15, 2023

Julian Leon Beene, 90, of West Memphis, AR passed away on June 15, 2023 in West Memphis, AR.

Julian was born on December 2, 1932 in Mantachie, MS to Mr. John Allen Beene and Mrs. Florence Christin Been.

He enjoyed the agriculture industry. He loved farming and crop dusting. He was also a salesman and cotton gin manager.

His faith was important, with his church membership at First United Methodist Church. He had a servant's heart, participating in several things. He served as a Boy Scout Troop Leader and as a coach at the Boys Club of West Memphis for Basketball and Baseball. He also served on many boards, from the Levee board, Farm Bureau and the Meadowbrook County Club. No matter what he was doing, he always had a legendary smile.

Julian was survived by his grandson, Gordon R. Brent III; great grandchildren, Lillian Brent and Gordon R. Brent IV; brother, Larry and Pat Beene and one sister, Jayne Sandberg.

Preceding him in death was his wife, Margurite; sisters, Shirley Beene Morris and Louise Beene and one brother, L.T. Beene.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at The First United Methodist Church with services to follow. The interment will be at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, AR.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com