of Chimes, AR
January 6, 1926 - April 12, 2023
William Jason Housley of Chimes, Arkansas was born to Oscar Benton Housley and Della Hefner Housley on January 6, 1926 in Murillo (Chimes), Arkansas and passed from this life to his eternal home on April 12, 2023. He lived his entire life in a house about a hundred yards from the house where he was born. He married Nora Jean (Mathis) Housley on March 1, 1947. They celebrated Seventy-Six years of marriage on March 1, 2023. They were blessed with four children, Nancy, Ronnie, Jacky and Randall.
Jason carried the mail by horseback from Chimes to Copeland from 1942 to 1953. He worked in the timber industry and took on other outside jobs to provide for his family. His favorite jobs were working on the farm and taking care of his cattle. Jason and Nora Jean provided food for their family by raising big gardens, raising Seventy-Four gardens in the Seventy-Six years they were married. Jason loved gospel music, he and Nora Jean traveled all over the state attending Gospel Music conventions. He was saved at an early age and was faithful to his church until the last few years when his health prevented him from attending.
Jason was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Benton and Della Housley; one son, Jacky Housley; Great Granddaughter, Hannah Grace Housley and son in law, Charles Morris. Six brothers, O.B. Housley, Henry Housley, Elgin Housley, Gene Housley and Dean Housley.
He is survived by his wife, Nora Jean Housley; one daughter, Nancy Morris and friend, Jesse; two sons, Ronnie (Thereisa) Housley, Randall (Ann) Housley; one daughter-in-law, Alice Housley; eleven grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; five great-great- grandchildren and two on the way. He is also survived by many nephews, nieces and other family and friends.
Services for Jason will be Friday, April 14, 2023 at the Liberty Cemetery in Chimes, Arkansas. Visitation will be at 1:00 PM and the service will be at 2:00 PM, with Scott Housley and Larry Anthony Housley officiating. Pallbearers will be William Morris, Lane Housley, Brandon Housley, Dustin Housley, Ryan Linker and Jack Housley. Honorary pallbearers will be Great Grandson's and Steve Myers, Verlan Casto and Danny Casto.
At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Liberty Cemetery Building, in care of Nora Jean Housley, 1165 Housley Loop, Leslie, AR 72645.
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43 Condolence(s)
Bettianne Matthews
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
I’m so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know your family very well, but my husband, Royce , did. We have a place near your land. Mr. Housley was a very kind and helpful man to us. Love and prayers for your family.
Laurie & Don Milam
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Ronnie & Thereisa & family-sending prayers for comfort, and heartfelt sympathies to you all, during this difficult time.
Joe and Melba Ward
Monday, April 17, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all.
John Massey
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Very sorry for the family’s loss prayers
Nancy Jones
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Sorry for your loss. What a wonderful life he lived. Prayers for the family.
Sharon Lemmons
Saturday, April 15, 2023
I was honored to get to know him through your stories and your love. May God bless you all!
Anthony
Saturday, April 15, 2023
God bless you and your family. Jason was a good man. He loved to sing gospel music.
Thomas W Harrington
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Ronnie, Scott and Brandon I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with y'all.
Randy Housley
Friday, April 14, 2023
So sorry for your loss. I just read about him. Seen George Mathis Tuesday at kroger and he told me about him, Lifting the family up in prayers. God bless you all. Randy and Carolyn Housley.
Darlene Graham
Friday, April 14, 2023
I appreciated Jason and his brothers adopting Danny and me as part of the family. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers will be with you and your family during this difficult time.
Jim and Jackye Adams
Friday, April 14, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. Our love and prayers for comfort to all you family.
Stephanie Lawrence
Friday, April 14, 2023
Brandon and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Jason's passing. No words can take away the pain. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort and peace in the days to come. Isaiah 40:29 says God gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. May he sustain you with the Christian example he set.
Wanda (Hefner) & Joe Gonzales
Friday, April 14, 2023
We love Jason and his family. You are in our thoughts and prayers! I shall always remember the persimmon lesson he taught Tana Hefner and I once when we visited. Loved to hear he and Nora Jean sing!
Nancy Bennett and Barb Ragland
Friday, April 14, 2023
Prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Cheryl Moore
Friday, April 14, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family ðŸ™
Steven Smith
Friday, April 14, 2023
Prayers for your family. Jason was a great man. I enjoyed talking to him when I got to see him
Rebecca N Patterson
Friday, April 14, 2023
May God give you peace in this time. Prayers for your entire family!
James & Rebecca Patterson
Janie Cannon
Friday, April 14, 2023
Randall, Ann and the rest of the Houseley family. I’m so sorry for your loss and will be praying that The Lord in His Infinite Mercy and Grace will wrap His Arms around you all and give you Comfort and Strength during this time.
Garland & Janie Cannon
Cladie Belle White
Thursday, April 13, 2023
I send my deepest sympathy to the family. I pray peace and comfort for you all during this time. When I heard the news of his passing, I couldn’t help but think about Hannah Grace welcoming him to his heavenly home. Sending all my love.
Coy & Sue Horton
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Sympathy and Prayers to the family, Jason will be missed.
Jimmy Dale Massey
Thursday, April 13, 2023
I am So Sorry to hear about Jason`s passing...Prayers of Comfort for all the Family
Rick and Janice Horton
Thursday, April 13, 2023
We are so very sorry for the the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. He has left you with a wonderful legacy to carry in your heart and your memories. Our sincerest condolences and prayers and love for your family.
Karen E. Lawson
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Nora Jean and family, may God comfort you in the loss of Bro. Jason,the patriarch of your family. No doubt the angels were rejoicing when Bro. Jason entered into his eternal home.
Bev Treat
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. It’s so hard to lose our loved ones. Love to all of you. ♥ï¸â™¥ï¸
Cole Ray Younger
Thursday, April 13, 2023
My prayers go out to Jason's Family and Friends. I loved to hear Jason and Norajean sing in Church. He is a great man and I respect and cherish his Friendship I will truly miss his presence.
James and Jeri White
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Our deepest sympathy
Jennifer Cook
Thursday, April 13, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can remember visiting with Jason & Nora Jean often at my sister and brother in law’s house (Leeann & Joel) in Chimes many years ago.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family.
Helen Lochridge
Thursday, April 13, 2023
So sorry for your loss, may God fill your hearts with precious memories of Jason. Love and prayers
Brice Smith
Thursday, April 13, 2023
A gentleman’s gentleman. Go rest high on that mountain.
James and Leada Horton
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Sorry to hear about Jason. Our love and prayers for all the family. We know this fine man will be missed. God bless you all.
Debby Wiedower
Thursday, April 13, 2023
I know the Housley’s, I didn’t know this gentleman. It doesn’t matter. I took one look at his face and knew he must have had a world of knowledge and many stories to tell. As a preacher once said, “lean in and listenâ€. I’m certain Mr. Jason had a lot to say. Bless you all.
Lavonne Huggins Roddy
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Sending hugs and prayers your way. What a wonderful life he lived with loving family.
Brenda Lewis
Thursday, April 13, 2023
I am so sorry for the passing of your dad. He was very well respected and loved by everyone who knew him. I pray God will bless each of you during this difficult time.
Faye Preddy
Thursday, April 13, 2023
I always thought the world of Jason.He was such a special person and always so nice.May the Lord give his family peace in knowing he is with our maker now .Prayers for Nora Jean and all the family.May God comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Doyle and Judy Bohannon Treat
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Loved and respected Jason’s family so much! He was my mom’s first cousin and we only lived about two miles away from them! I admired Jason most for his faithfulness to God, and his willingness to lead singing any time he was needed, including at church, and the many decorations we attended in Searcy and Van Buren Counties! God Bless all the family!
Judy Bohannon Treat
Broken Arrow, OK
Violet Horton
Thursday, April 13, 2023
I always had great admiration for Jason. We have lost a good man
Linda Newman
Thursday, April 13, 2023
It was an honor knowing Mr Jason, I thought the world of him, such a kind Godly man. He will be greatly missed.
Bill and Zebbie McBride
Thursday, April 13, 2023
We were so sorry to hear about Jason. We enjoyed going to church with Jason and Nora Jean for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Jerry and Sherrill Watts
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Jason was a wonderful person to know. We consider him among the best. Always a friend. Hannah has her Pop at home with her. God Bless Gammie and family.
Eddie & Pam Cannada
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Our deepest sympathy. Prayers for all the family
Toby Long
Thursday, April 13, 2023
I so sorry to about MrJason passing away! He was a great men and a friend!! He would always stop and talk to me!! Ronnie Nancy and Randall I pray that you will stand by your Mother side and her needs!!
Wesley and Loretta Smith
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Jason was a fine man, and gentleman. I always enjoyed our visits when he came by the station. Jason will be missed by many
TAMMY BRIDWELL
Thursday, April 13, 2023
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE ARE ALL PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY.