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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12 Condolence(s)
Tammie ( Morris) Rhodes
Saturday, May 11, 2024
So, sorry to hear about the loss of such a wonderful person. He will always be remembered by many.
Jeff Lawson
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Mr. Angel was a big influence in my teen years. I was employed at Angel's Food Market through the GCE program run by Harold Valentine at Searcy High. It was my first "real" job. I learned so much working there from Mr. Angel. He ran a store where you could keep a tab, he would deliver, and he would check up on people when needed. He loved watching the Razorbacks on a small TV that he kept by the registers on Saturdays. When business was slow, he made many wooden crafts that he gave away. Mr. Angel and Nelda were always ready with smile and a laugh as both were very sharp. My condolences to the family.
Blant Hurt
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Condolences to Gene Angel and the Angel Family. Gene lived a long and impactful life. He leaves a great legacy with his children and grandchildren. God bless.
AUTUMN CONLEY
Thursday, May 9, 2024
GREG- YOU DAD WAS AVERY SPECIAL PERSON TO ME. IT WAS A HONOR GETTING TO KNOW HIM. ALWAYS FRIENDLY SMILE AND HUMBLE WAY. HE WAS ONE OF A KIND. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
AUTUMN KING
Lynn Van Patten
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
My sincere condolences to all the Angel family. I remember so well Mr. & Mrs. Angel sitting behind us in church for many years. Such sweet people. Prayers for all your family.
Lynn Van Patten
Tammy Browne
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Love and hugs to Greg and family and Rick and family.
Anne Holeman
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
My sincere sympathy to all the Angel family. I was a part of the high school group that remained friends for many years and got together often. We are dwindling away.
Fonda
Monday, May 6, 2024
Mr. & Mrs. Angel two of the the finest people I’ve ever known. My Condolences to the entire family.
Betty & Barry webb
Monday, May 6, 2024
I uses to love going in the store sending prayers for family
Evelyn & Larry Lunday
Monday, May 6, 2024
We loved Gene. When we came to Searcy in the seventies, he and Nelda were so good to us and always greeted us with a smile. I think they touched many lives with their kindness. May he rest in peace. He certainly deserves.
The Lundays
Irene Gray
Monday, May 6, 2024
The last man in our gang of twelve has gone to meet up with the others. Only two of us ladies still here now. We had great times together and cared about each other. Rest in Peace, my friend.
Irene Gray
Randy Stice
Monday, May 6, 2024
Very honorable man, Mr. Angel would help anyone that needed it, when I first moved to Searcy years ago he helped me. Prayers for the family…