of Little Rock, AR
December 10, 1930 - June 6, 2021
J. R. Stinnett, 90, of Little Rock, passed away on June 6, 2021, with his family by his side. He was born on December 10, 1930, in Hasty, Arkansas to Arthur and Leona Stinnett. J. R. was the son of a postmaster and general store owner and grew up in several small towns in north Arkansas including Ravenden Springs, Maynard, Fifty-Six, Mountain View, and Dowdy. It was while he was living at Dowdy that he met the love of his life, Madeline Saffell Stinnett. They were married on December 20, 1958, in Nashville, Tennessee, where J. R. was working at the Nashville Bridge Company after he graduated from welding school. J. R. and Madeline lived in Chicago for a few years before settling in the Landmark community of Little Rock in the early 1960's. J. R. worked for the Arkansas Foundry prior to working at and retiring from Missouri Pacific/Union Pacific Railroad after 21 years as a blacksmith/boilermaker. J. R. served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and attended Archview Baptist Church in Little Rock.
J. R. was a loyal family man who enjoyed spending time with his family as a devoted husband to Madeline, a loving daddy to Sonya and Kevin, and a fun-loving grandpa/pawpaw to Kayla, Kurt, Justin, and Trevor.
He is preceded in death by his parents and several siblings.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Madeline Stinnett; daughter Sonya Stinnett Dady (Robert); son, Kevin Stinnett (Kristen); four grandchildren, Justin Dady, Trevor Dady, Kayla Stinnett Oudin (Edouard), and Kurt Stinnett (Stephanie); and a brother, Jeffrey Stinnett.
A service will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 I-30, Little Rock, AR 72209. Burial to follow at Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Salem Cemetery, 3413 Lorance Drive, Little Rock, AR 72206. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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12 Condolence(s)
Maureen Calhoon
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Dear Mrs. Stinnett and Sonya, I was so sorry to hear about the death of Mr. Stinnett. I remember him always being so patient while I treated Mrs. Stinnett at Dr. Hatley’s office, and when we visited about Trevor and Justin’s sports activities and their good grades in school. I’ll be praying for comfort and peace for your family and all who knew and loved Mr. Stinnett.
Bill Holbrook
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Madeline and family sorry for J R's lost and you will continue be in our prayers. Madeline you and J R's love for each other has been a strong witness for marriage and family.
The Lord's blessing,
Bro. Bill
Susan Rice
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
So sorry for your loss he will be greatly missed
Claudette Green
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
J.R. was a beloved part of the Archview Baptist Church Congregation. He and Madeline attended regularly and served the Lord at Archview for many, many years. Their contributions to the Lord’s work helped our church to grow in their younger years and they have remained faithful to His service at Archview ever since. They raised their kids and grandkids here for many years until the Lord called their family elsewhere to serve. We love and appreciate each of them and pray that the family will be comforted by the Lord’s loving arms during this time of transition.
Sharla Dunigan
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for your family during this sad time, but also rejoicing with you as you know who holds his future.
Anita R. Stinnett
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
I have lots of wonderful memories of J.R. from the time of was a young child, the time he lived with us in Nashville when he and daddy were in welding school and thru the years as an adult.
Blessings to all of you as we mourn the loss of J.R. and remember his life!
Love you all!
Anita
sterling hill
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
I know that he will be missed, his smiling face and his sense of family you are all in our prays.
Steve Stinnett
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
I was so sorry to hear this about J.R. Our condolences to Madeline and the whole family
Donna Smith (McMillan)
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
My thoughts, prayers and love to all of you. I remember him always having a smile on his face. May he rest in peace.
Judy Boehmer (McMillan)
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
So sorry to hear about J.R. My heart and sympathies for your loss.
Dale & Amanda Blevins
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
With a heavy heart, we offer our deepest condolences to the family. Our Prayers are with you all.
Marty Wayne Stinnett
Monday, June 7, 2021
Sending our love and deepest sympathies to all the family.
Uncle J. R. was loved and will be missed.
Marty, Annette, And Vannessa Stinnett