of Searcy, AR

March 31, 1928 - May 5, 2024

Gene Angel, age 96, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at his home. Gene was born in Searcy, Arkansas on March 31, 1928. He was a 1946 graduate of Searcy High School.

Gene was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife, Nelda Burkett Angel, whom he was married to for 57 years; his parents, Oliver Angel and Faye Angel and his sister, Peggy Girkin. He is survived by his son, Greg Angel and wife, Robbie of Fayetteville, Arkansas and his son, Rick Angel and wife, Valerie of Little Rock, Arkansas and his loving grandsons, Tyler, Drew (Sarah), Adam (Mary Carol) and Zachary and his great grandson, Jackson Angel. He is also survived by his special nieces, Paula Bell and Pam Howe and a special nephew, Robert Taylor.

Gene was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Gene and Nelda were the proud owners of Angel's Food Market in Searcy, Arkansas for 34 years. Gene and Nelda were long-time members of First Methodist Church in Searcy, Arkansas and founding members of the Murray Sunday School Class.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Tina Eades and Pierre Billiot for their tremendous care and compassion.

There will be a memorial graveside service on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at White County Memorial Gardens. Family will be receiving visitors at First Methodist Church in Searcy from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Robert Taylor, Steve Bell, Kevin Taylor, Tyler Angel, Taylor Bell, Drew Angel, Adam Angel and Zachary Angel.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to First Methodist Church of Searcy, 304 N. Main Street, Searcy, Arkansas 72143.

Arrangements are with Roller Daniel Funeral Home.

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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Daniel Funeral Home
411 East Race Avenue
Searcy, AR  72145
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com