of Leslie, AR
February 27, 2016
James Franklin Treat, age 83 of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday,
February 27th, 2016 at Highland Court in Marshall, Arkansas. He was born in Leslie on July 23rd, 1932 to James Eller Treat and Sarah Mae (Young) Treat.
James attended the Leslie First Assembly of God Church. He worked in the logging and timber industry most of his life. James was an excellent musician, songwriter and singer and loved to play the guitar and mandolin. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a kind, unselfish man who always put the needs of others ahead of himself. James was a man with many friends who will miss him.
He is preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, James Timothy Treat; son-in-law, James R. Morando; siblings, Cecil, Barney, Delbert, Velma, Almer, Alma, Dovie and one sibling who died in infancy.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Alma Louise Treat of the home; sons, Michael D. (Kathryn) Treat, Stephen ''Phill'' (Amberly) Treat and Russell F. (Fawn) Treat, all of Leslie; daughter, Elise G. Morando of Leslie; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephew, other family and friends who will also mourn his passing.
Funeral services for James will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Cairl Baysinger and Bro. Anthony DeVore officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Tuesday in the Chapel. Burial will be in Nubbin Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Allen Treat, Kevin Parent, Josh Treat, Doug Campbell, Wade Smith and Dave Watts.
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9 Condolence(s)
john strong / ann gorecke
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need.
Karen Lynn Galbreath Hutcherson
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
May God comfort each one during this time of loss and sorrow. James was a good man!
Kay Sims Tittle granddaughter of Nova Treat Curtis Robertson
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Lewis
Monday, February 29, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of James passing away, however, heaven has gained another great man and we will see him again. God will bless each of you during this time of need.
Freda Wilson ( Frederick )
Monday, February 29, 2016
Sorry for your loss, my thought and prays are with your family at this time.
Toby Long
Monday, February 29, 2016
Heaven gained a great & Good men, He will be missed , by ever one that knew him!! To the Family I'm sorry for your lost , but he in a better place the. We are. We will see him again some day. God bless each of you.
Paige Smith
Monday, February 29, 2016
Heaven gained a great man! I'm sure mama was so excited to see him! My prayers are with you all.
David & Connie Smith
Monday, February 29, 2016
James was one of a kind. Always had a smile and story to tell me. I remember him always being at the station of an afternoon and on Sat. getting something done to his log truck.
He will be missed by many. He was one fine MAN and we will see him again on the other side.
God Bless you all.
David & Connie Smith
Linda Vallery
Monday, February 29, 2016
Sending my deepest sympathy to all the family. May God comfort each of you and may peace surround you because James knew we must "Get our ticket at the altar"