of Mountain View, AR
February 23, 1932 - August 18, 2022
Richard Case Risner, Jr., age 90, was the son of Dick and Virgie (Brand) Risner. He was born February 23, 1932 in Stone County and passed away August 18, 2022 at Stone County Medical Center in Mountain View. Junior accepted Christ as his Savior on May 11, 2003 and was a member of First Baptist Church.
Junior grew up in the Richwood's community with his parents and eight siblings. He attended school there through the eighth grade. After graduating from Mountain View High School in 1950, Junior went to work in California for a short time. Upon returning to Arkansas, he joined the Navy and served from 1952-1956.
While on leave in 1955, he married Iva Nell Poff. Junior and Iva Nell moved to Wichita, Kansas after he finished his time in the service. Returning to Stone County to raise their three daughters, Junior worked for JK Sutherland Feed Mill, raised cattle, was a self-employed rice hull driver and eventually worked for and retired from the Arkansas Forestry Commission.
After retiring, he enjoyed attending the events of his eight grandchildren and more recently, his thirteen great-grandchildren, when he was able. He also liked watching the St. Louis Cardinals and Arkansas Razorbacks on television.
Preceding him in death are his parents; eight siblings; brothers, Emmett, Chuck, Carl (Shorty), Bobby Risner and sisters, Joyce Dodson, Mary Holland, Lois Kilgore and Anna Massey; daughter, Teresa Cowell and son-in-law, Gerald Ivy.
Survivors include his wife, Iva Nell; daughters, Ronda Ivy, Pam (Johnny) Thomas; son-in-law, Eddie Cowell; grandchildren, Jason (Andrea) Cowell, Nick Cowell, Donovan Cowell, Richard Ivy, Adam Ivy (Gilbert), Mary Ann (Rusty) Long, Amy (Jesse) Davis, Sarah (Jason) Newman; great-grandchildren, Aynslee and Jasey Cowell, Casen and Caelyn Cowell, Izzy and Emma Ivy, Chloe and Grant Long, Brentley, Tate, Paysley and Audra Davis and Addison Newman, as well as extended family, church family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Jason Cowell, Nick Cowell, Donovan Cowell, Richard Ivy, Adam Ivy, Rusty Long, Jesse Davis and Jason Newman.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Eddie Cowell, Kenneth Crymes, Dean Hinesley, Jack Morris and Johnny Thomas.
Visitation for Junior will be from 6-8PM Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas. Funeral Services will be 10 AM Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at First Baptist Church in Mountain View, Arkansas. Interment will follow at Flatwoods Cemetery in Mountain View, Arkansas.
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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17 Condolence(s)
Dawn Branscum
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Iva Nell & all the family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Junior's passing. I always enjoyed talking with him when I saw him. We love u all & u all are in our thoughts & prayers.
Dawn, Ronnie & Jacob Branscum
Annette Blackwell
Thursday, August 25, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the Risner family. May God wrap his arms around all of you in the days ahead.
Tim & Kim Whitfield
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Iva Nell, Rhonda, Pam, & family,
Sorry to hear of Junior's passing, but thankful to know that all of the prayers for his salvation were answered in 2003. Praise the Lord for that great reunion day that is coming! Praying for you all during this time.
Love you all, Tim & Kim
Wanda Sutton
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Thoughts & prayers go out to you all , sorry for loss .Our hearts are with you in your time of sorrow. May god give you strength , through the rough days ahead. Remember the good times & it will help you through the days ahead.
Charles Grinder
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. I am so sorry for your loss
Teresa Haney
Monday, August 22, 2022
Pam, I’m so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers. Love you.
Rowdy and Carrie Ross
Monday, August 22, 2022
So sorry for your loss. We are praying for your family.
Keith Allred
Monday, August 22, 2022
Rhonda, Pam , and iva Nell,
So sorry for your loss. Will pray for your family during this difficult time.
Johna laurie Newman
Monday, August 22, 2022
Pam Rhonda and families I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. It’s hard during times like this to think about being strong. But you have much strength with loved ones surrounding you to draw strength and peace from at a time like this. While there are tears to shed also remember to stir the happy memories and know that he lives on in the hearts and minds of all those who knew loved and honored him.
Keith & Sonja Jessen
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Dear Family,
So sad to hear about Junior, our hearts are so burdened for your loss. 💔
We are praying for all of you and know we love you. ðŸ™
Prayers & Love.
Keith & Sonja
Janice Cavender
Sunday, August 21, 2022
What a loss. Y’all have my heart.
Ronda Risner Boucher
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Iva Nell, Ronda, and Pam
So sorry for your loss. Thinking and praying for your family during this time.
Ronda Risner Boucher
Reece Hubberd
Sunday, August 21, 2022
So sorry for your loss,Reece and Frances Hubberd
Bobby Joe Sisk
Sunday, August 21, 2022
I was so sorry to hear of Juniors passing. He will be missed by all who knew him. May God comfort your family during this difficult time. Bobby Joe Sisk
Brigette and Danny Wilson
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Praying for family and friends
Linda Davis Gilley
Saturday, August 20, 2022
I’m so very sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers during this most difficult time.
Linda Davis Gilley
Danny Ray Crymes
Saturday, August 20, 2022
Iva Nell, Pam, Rhonda, and family's, I'm so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest condolences. Junior has been a lifelong friend and neighbor. Never saw him when he wasn't smiling and uplifting to be around and always willing to give a helping hand to anyone. We will all miss him.