of Lake City, AR
December 23, 1943 - October 31, 2023
James Doyle Speaks, 79, of Dixie passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at the NEA Baptist Hospital. Doyle was born at Burnt Hill in Lester, AR on December 23rd to Russell and Wilma Speaks. He attended Dixie High School, where he met his wife, Judy Flanery. He joined the United States Army at 18 years of age and served his country for 8 years and continued by serving in the National Guard. Doyle loved the outdoors. He was a gardener, where he loved working in his garden and flower beds with his wife, hunting and was an avid crappie fisherman. He spent many, many hours at his beloved river in Dixie. He shared his love for the outdoors with his wife, children and grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Judy Speaks of the home; two sons, Russell Speaks and wife, Karen of Van Buren, Bradley Speaks and wife, Teresa of Jonesboro; three grandchildren, Kayley Welch and husband, Raymond of Roland, OK, Aaron Speaks and wife, Ashley of Jonesboro and Kolten Speaks and wife, Brittany of Tonitown; five great grandchildren; brother, Wayne Speaks; sister, Della Ginger and a host of beloved family and friends.
The funeral service will be Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 11:00 am at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 W. Washington, Jonesboro. A burial will follow at Pine Log Cemetery, Brookland.
Pallbearers will be Gary Cooper, Michael Maddox, Scotty Stevens, Jeffrey Stevens, Kyle Gould and Aaron Speaks.
Visitation will be Friday, November 3, 2023 at the funeral home from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
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17 Condolence(s)
Shelly McElrath
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for Judy and family.
Diane Fletcher
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
I am so sorry. Praying for all of you.
Ricky & Karen Forkum
Friday, November 3, 2023
I thought the world of Mr Doyle and I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God comfort you. — Karen and Ricky
Russell Speaks
Friday, November 3, 2023
Love you Daddy
Russell Speaks
Friday, November 3, 2023
RIP P.D. love you Daddy
Michael Bishop
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Brad sorry to here about your dad. Enjoyed working with you at Delta. May God be with you in your time of need. Been there to many times. God Bless.
Michael Bishop
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Brad sorry to here about your dad. Enjoyed working with you at Delta. May God be with you in your time of need. Been there to many times. God Bless.
Joan Thetford Gammon and Charles Gammon
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Was asking about you guys the other day ,Judy. So sorry for your loss.
Jerry Pierce
Thursday, November 2, 2023
So sad to hear..Doyle was a childhood friend of mine...he was a great guy..he will be missed....
Stephen smith
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Sorry for your loss thinking of you and your family
Darrel freeman
Thursday, November 2, 2023
I’m sorry for your lost
Richard Shelby
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Judy, Russ, Brad and family, we are so sorry to hear about Doyle. I pray that God will wrap his arms around all of you and give all of you comfort and strength and help you through this difficult time. Please let us know if we can be of help, God Bless all of you. Love, Richard, Linda, and Richie.
Homer Lenderman
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
So sorry to hear that Doyle passed away, he was a fine man.
I pray God's comfort for all his loved ones.
Kathy Tidwell
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
He loved his fishing. He will be missed. loved him and his family
Sherri Coffman
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
So sorry to hear this. I am out of town but will be thinking and praying for you and family.
Regina McKay
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Rusty and family I am so sorry for your loss. You all will be in my prayers.
Rickey Gulley