of Omaha, AR

May 15, 1943 - October 29, 2023

Thomas Ray Pemberton, age 80, of Self, Arkansas in the area of Omaha, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Harrison on May 15, 1943, to Leonard and Opal Boyd Pemberton.

Tom was a proud Gulf War Veteran and Shiner. He had several unique hobbies throughout his life including being a locomotive engineer for C&J Railroad Company and achieving his pilot's license. He loved to hunt deer, do beef farming, feed the fish in his pond, and drink the occasional beer. Though he actively sought occasions, he was charismatic and didn't know a stranger. Tom's words to live by are, "If you could find something to laugh about, you had a good day".

Tom is survived by his two sons, Richard (Brenda McAlister) Pemberton of Omaha and Kevin (Brenda) Pemberton of Oakwood, Georgia; his daughter, Denise (David) Caudle of Omaha; brother, Joe (Rhonda) Pemberton of Omaha; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Leon Pemberton, and sister, Yvonne Rains.


Visitation was Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.

The funeral service was Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home with Arvin Adams officiating.

Interment was in Pemberton Cemetery on Dubuque Road in Omaha.

Pallbearers: Daniel Caudle, Jesse Caudle, Michel Caudle, James Cope, Joey Shelton and Juan Sepulveda.

Honorary pallbearers: The Deputies of the Boone County Sheriff's Office.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com