Wayne Clyde PeltonI am a Veteran.

of Benton, AR

September 27, 1935 - April 29, 2024

Wayne Clyde Pelton, 88, of Benton, Arkansas left this world on Monday, April 29, 2024 to his Heavenly Home.
Wayne was born in Benton, Arkansas on September 27,1935 to Garland and Anna Lee Pelton.

Upon graduation in 1953, he joined the U.S. Navy where he served four years.

Wayne returned to Benton and married his sweetheart Bettigene Rowland and cherished her for 65 years.. He worked at different jobs until he was able to secure a position with Alcoa Aluminum Plant and later retired after 30 years. Wayne was a starting member of Saline County Striders Running Club and a faithful member of Spring Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Fern Burruss and Edith Miller; brother, Don Pelton and in-laws, Charles and Dorothy Rowland.
He is survived by his wife, Bettigene Pelton; daughters, Waynette Chapman(Eddie), Sue-Ellen Pelton, Karla Ramsey and a bonus daughter, Melanee Lowe, all of Benton.


He was known as "Popie" to six grandchildren, Amanda Ballard of Alexandria, Louisiana, Lori Beth Powell (Will), Erik Coleman, Anthony Golleher(Leah), Mallori Howard(Timmy), Andy Smith(Skylar), all of Benton; ten great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild arriving in August.
He is also survived by two sisters, Janie Lee Molock (Bob) and Reba Joan Mills (Dick) both of Benton and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of his life will be Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Spring Creek Missionary Baptist Church from 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M..
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory should be made to Spring Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

Service Information
  Service
Celebration of Life
Spring Creek Baptist Church
19200 I-30 Frontage Road
Benton,  AR 72019
5/25/2024 at 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
   


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Road
Benton, AR  72019
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com