of Conway, AR
March 20, 1940 - April 27, 2023
Edward Allen Wimberly, 83, of Conway, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 27, 2023. He was born Wednesday, March 20, 1940 in Conway, Arkansas to the late James Ed Wimberly and Odella Marie Bailey Wimberly Fowler. He was raised and lived his life in the Christian faith.
He is survived by his loving family: three children, Eric (Karen) Wimberly, Amanda (Tracy) Dowdy, Marc (Kelly) Wimberly; son-in-law, Allen Henry; grandchildren, Matt (Cody) Shreve, Michael Coleman, Abbigail (Scott) Ussery and Olivia Wimberly; brothers, Gary (Ginger) Wimberly and Keith (Joyce) Wimberly; loving companion, Nancy Combs; honorary children, Melanie Combs and Sharon (Chad) Bradford; honorary grandchildren, Isaac, Eliza and Charlie. Edward is also survived by four nieces and many longtime friends and neighbors.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Darlene Renee Henry; a sister, Sherry Lackie and grandparents, Henry and Margaret Wimberly and Toil and Ethel Bailey.
Edward served in the United States Navy and retired after a distinguished career as a highly decorated Vietnam War veteran. He spent many years at Virco Manufacturing Corporation, worked as a marble fabricator at Marble Designs and retired from the State of Arkansas.
Throughout his life, Edward enjoyed tinkering, collecting coins and fishing, but his most cherished yearly tradition was Christmas Eve at 6 o'clock sharp at his house. He wanted all of his kids and grandkids to have the perfect present and a good dinner and his greatest joy was always their happiness.
Visitation will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral service will be at 1:00pm Thursday. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park.
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9 Condolence(s)
Britt Wimberly
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
I am so saddened to hear about Eddie. I have many fond memories of Eddie throughout the years. Eddie was always such fun to be around and had the absolute best smile and laugh. I will miss you dear cousin. My love to the family. God bless.
Wayne Fowler
Monday, May 1, 2023
He will be missed! Enjoyed every time i was around him.
Gail Ferguson
Monday, May 1, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I learned of his passing from my sister, Ginger Wimberly.
Donna Gunter
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Very sorry to hear this our love and prayers are with you all.
Karen Lovelady
Saturday, April 29, 2023
I worked with Ed at CHDC and he was such a great friend! Hard worker and took pride in the job he did! He will be missed!
bob robinson
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Sorry to here the lose of Edward, he was a nice man !
Doris Hutchins
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Eddie had a long list of friends and neighbors and I am one of them. He helped me keep my lawn mower running over the years. How I loved his humor and laugh. Sandpiper just won't be the same with him no longer there.
Kimberly R. Bradford
Friday, April 28, 2023
Sending my love and sharing in your sadness as you remember and celebrate Eddie's life. I'll always remember his sweet smile and humor. I am glad I got to know him. Kim Bradford
Martha Dail
Friday, April 28, 2023
Words cannot express how heartbroken I am over the loss of this dear, dear man who was part of my life for as long as I remember, Though his marriage to my sister didn't last a lifetime, my love and affection for him did and will. How I will miss his laughter. How much I already miss him. David feels he has lost yet another brother.
To his children, grandchildren, brothers and other family, my prayers are with you as you struggle through this difficult time.
All our love, Martha and David