of Conway, AR
May 17, 1950 - January 3, 2025
Taft Ealy, Jr., 74, of Conway, AR was born on May 17, 1950 to the late Taft Ealy, Sr. and Hester Thompson Ealy in Damascus, Arkansas. He made his entrance into Heaven on January 3, 2025. He was preceded in death by one son, Michael F. Ealy and five brothers, Woodrow, Hubert, Calvin, Clifton and Kapolean Ealy. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Verlean Fields and Nadean Guiden.
Taft professed a hope in Christ at an early age with the Solomon Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He was married to Anna Ealy on September 16, 1972 at Salem Missionary Baptist Church. They celebrated 52 years of marriage. They enjoyed spending time with each other and traveling with family and friends. Taft was his grandchildren's number 1 fan and enjoyed chauffeuring grandkids around. Taft, affectionately known as Papa and Paw. Paw became famous on THV11 after a video surfaced of him racing his grandson, Jase, on his four wheeler. Paw was then named Grandparent of the Week. Taft loved gardening, hunting, fishing, farming and feeding the cows. He enjoyed listening to the Blues and watching Westerns. He retired from the City of Conway, Allied Bus, Conway Public Schools and Faulkner Day School.
Taft leaves to cherish his memory, his loving sweetheart, Anna Ealy; his baby girl, Ann Marie Jackson (Antwan); his son, Taft Ealy, III (Shaneil) and his goddaughter, MaKayla Aiken (Corey). He also leaves many loving grandchildren who adored him, Antwanette and Chris Jackson, Jase and Henderson Ealy, Mishon, Jaylin, Kennedy Ealy, Jacolby Wright and Rodrick Warren. Mr. Ealy is also survived by his unborn great-grandchild, McKinley, lovingly anticipated by his granddaughter, Antwanette.
He is survived by six brothers, Howard (Telitha) Ealy, Billy L.C. (Carolyn) Ealy, Dennis (Annie) Ealy, Ralph (Rebecca) Ealy and William T. (Loretta) Ealy all of Twin Groves, AR and Bobby T.L. (Ernestine) Ealy of Shawnee, OK. He is also survived by one sister, Almenta Blackwell of Twin Groves, AR and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, January 14th at 11:00am at the Solomon Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be held Monday, January 13th from 6 - 8 pm at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Burial will be at Solomon Grove Cemetery.
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45 Condolence(s)
Kim Bradford
Thursday, February 6, 2025
I’m so sorry to learn of Mr. Ealy’s passing. He was clearly a wonderful, hardworking man who left a legacy of love through his example. He will be missed beyond words. I will continue to pray for you all.
Kim Bradford
Joyce Stubbs
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Sending my prayers and deepest condolences to “Anna Ealy†and the family keeping you all in my prayers and thoughts âœï¸ðŸ™ðŸ¾âœï¸
Sara Gates
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Taft JR and I went to Ida Burns together, I’m so sorry for the loss you f your Dad.
Sara Charles Gates
Charleston Lee
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
To Mrs. Ealy and family. My heart is heavy for your loss. You have been our loving neighbors for a long time. God give you strength. Lean on him for comfort he will bring you through.
Lorene McCray & FamilyO
Monday, January 13, 2025
Our love and prayers are with you and the family in the loss of Bro. Taft. Due to health reasons I will not be able to attend, but my thoughts and prayers will be with you and the family. Much love to you guys.
Rodney and Sheila Foster
Monday, January 13, 2025
Sending our sincere condolences in your time of loss. Praying for your Family that God will give you Strength. Love You - Mother Anna, Marie, Taft Jr. and your entire family.
Stella morris
Sunday, January 12, 2025
May God's peace be with you. Continue dprayers for the family.
Joe and Lisa McCray, Jr
Sunday, January 12, 2025
Our condolences and prayers go out to your family. May God continue to bless you with the strength that you may need at this time. We love you all!!!
Herbert & Doris Dillard
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Sending prayers for the family & may God strengthen them
Chana Rosbia
Friday, January 10, 2025
My dearest cousin Ann Jackson,
I am so sorry for the lost of your Father. I love you and please know that you and the family are definitely in my continued prayers. For weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Always to look to the hills from whence cometh your help, for your help cometh from the Lord. Praying to God that he will give you all peace and comfort that surpasses all understanding.
Ruby Garth
Friday, January 10, 2025
Sorry for your loss, he was a real friendly person. Keeping the entire family in my prayers strength and comfort
Lashana C Shelton
Friday, January 10, 2025
To family, my prayers for your strength and trust in the lord
Janice Smith
Friday, January 10, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your Family. May God give You Peace and Comfort during this time. He will be miss.
Lesia Matthews
Friday, January 10, 2025
May God Bless My Family, During The loss of Mr.Taft Ealy, I Will Continue To Keep my family Lifted up in Prayer..I Love you all
Debbie Tucker
Friday, January 10, 2025
Loretta, Billy, Ralph and family, so very sorry for your loss. Praying for God’s Peace and Comfort for you and your family. Debbie Tucker
Debbie Tucker
Friday, January 10, 2025
Loretta, Billy, Ralph and family, so very sorry for your loss. Praying for God’s Peace and Comfort for you and your family. Debbie Tucker
Rita Ferguson
Friday, January 10, 2025
Our condolences to all of your family for your great loss. God be with each of you, bringing you peace and comfort. Our thoughts, Love and Prayers are with you. Durell and Rita
Sharice Ealy Benson
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Sincere condolences to the family. Our prayers are with you. With love from Angela Ealy-Loyal and Sharice Ealy-Benson, daughters Landers Ealy.
Gloria McLemore Jackson
Thursday, January 9, 2025
My sincerest condolences and prayers.
Sergio Resendiz , Tracy
Thursday, January 9, 2025
My sincere condolences for the Ealy family
I’m so sorry for your lost
Evelyn Waters
Thursday, January 9, 2025
So sorry for your loss, I am praying for you Annie. I pray that God grants you peace and understanding.
Ruby Gallaway
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Good friends is hard to find, and I always consider both you and your husband to be one of my best friends sorry to hear about your loss we no that God only takes the best, may he rest in peace praying for you and your family love you all.
Candace Simmons
Thursday, January 9, 2025
My condolences to you during this difficult time. You’re in my family thoughts and prayers
Kasanya Collins
Thursday, January 9, 2025
My Dear friend, so very sorry for your loss, you and your entire family have my condolences. Love you with all my heart
Adrienne Williams
Thursday, January 9, 2025
My condolences and prayers to the family.
Montiga Allen
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Sending a prayer for comfort and strength to the family.
Keith Harper
Thursday, January 9, 2025
So sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. Condolences to the family and just know we will keep the family lifted in prayer.
Kristy Johnson-Grady
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Prayers for you and the family. Love you guys.
Florene Bullock
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
So sorry for your loss Praying for the family.
Jay Kelley
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
My heart is heavy for your family with the loss of Mr. Ealy. Growing up with Chris, I was always around Mr. Ealy. He treated me as an extension of Chris and for that I’m grateful and blessed to have known him. May God be with your family during this time.
Jimmy &Jennifer Campbell
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
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Cecil & Melvin L. Armstrong, Jr.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss.
God will see you through this.
Krystal Perry
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Our condolences to you and your family from Little Miracles Daycare and Second Blessings Daycare
Janice Brown
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
My sincere condolences and prayers for the Ealy family. May God comfort every heart and grant you all peace like only He can.
Continued prayers,
Janice
Bob Barham
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Prayers and condolences for the family. God Bless
Houston & Carolyn McCray
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Prayers for you all. Still can't believe this. So sorry I can't be there physically due to my health issues. Know that we are here for anything you all need. I am going to miss him. Taft and Marie, take care of mom. Be there for each other, and know we love you all.
Carolyn Phillips
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
I pray that God will continue to give you strength and comfort. I don’t know what we’re going to do without Paw! He will be greatly missed
Joe & Ruby Johnson
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Sending our deepest condolences. May God hold & comfort you & your family like only He can.
Dale & Ramona Halcrombe
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Mr Ealy will be missed. He was a great family man. Continue to trust God. You are in our thoughts.
Porchia Rice
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
I send my condolences and prayers to your family. May God keep, comfort and strengthen you all during this time and much love to you all.
Martha Coker
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
My sincere condolences to the entire Ealy family. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. May you find peace and comfort in the Lord.
Rickey Gulley
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
I am so sorry to hear about the death of Mr. Taft Ealy, Jr. I knew him and his family well because we lived in the same community.
He will be greatly missed by me and those who loved him.
Penny Pratt Baker
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
My sincere condolences, my prayers & love goes out to the entire Ealy family. I know almost all of you and know first-hand what a well respected family he has left to honor & cherish his memory.
God bless each one of you. Just think…..he is among the “Living”, it is we that are among the “ dying”. Until you see him again!
Ruby Thorn
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
I’m so sorry for your loss. I went to school with Taft. May God bless you all. Praying for you during this time of sorrow.
Jeremy watson
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
I’m at a loss for words, such a great man gone way too soon. To the Ealy family my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I wish I could give you all a big hug. I love you all and miss you guys.