of West Memphis, AR
March 8, 1938 - March 29, 2024
Berleigh Bernard Marion Procknaw, 86, of West Memphis, AR passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024.
Berleigh was born on March 8, 1938 to Mr. Bert Hamilton Procknaw and Mrs. Pauline Ethel Procknaw in Columbus, KY.
He was an accomplished master diesel mechanic with over 65 years of experience in his respected field. The First Baptist Church of West Memphis was his home church; he was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and The Order of The Eastern Star.
His hobbies included fishing, tinkering with different projects, archery and spending time with family and friends despite him becoming deaf at 26. He was married to Cathey Jean Chumney Procknaw for over 63 years and was blessed to raise two sets of children in his life. He raised three children from 1960 to 1980 and another set from 1990 to 2014.
Surviving him are his loving wife, Cathey; one son, Michael Procknaw; two daughters, Susan Procknaw and Brenda Huston; grandchildren, Adrenne Boone (Joey), Owen Procknaw (Madison), Lilly Procknaw, Monica Prockaw, Van Procknaw and Christopher Huston; Great Grandchildren, Denver Boone, Leland Boone, Emerson Procknaw and Theodore Procknaw and sister, Bernice White.
Preceding him in death were his sister, Carrie Sue McClure and brother, Howard Procknaw.
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27 Condolence(s)
Larry and Norine Warhurst
Saturday, April 20, 2024
We are so very sorry to learn of your loss. We will miss seeing him around the neighborhood. Our prayers are with you all.
Anita and Don Bell
Sunday, April 7, 2024
So sorry about your loss.
Always loved visiting at church with him
Marybeth Copeland Passmore
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Susan, my sweet and wonderful sorority sister, college roommate and dear friend, I am so sorry about your dad. He was a sweetheart. Love you and all my Alpha Sig Love. MB
Cheryl and John House
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
We are so sorry to learn of your loss! Our prayers are with your family in these hard times! May you find peace in the days ahead!
Don and Pat long
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
What great memories of berleigh he was so sweet and generous with his kindness and great sense of humor! Don and I are praying for you and family for strength in the future days to come !all our love
Ronnie Thweatt
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
I had the pleasure of working with Bert at Barnhart Crane. He was a great guy and knew his way around a diesel engine. He’s going to be greatly missed.
Shannon Moise
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Condolences to the Procknaw family Berleigh was as great man and great papa to my children adrenne Michelle Boone and Owen Leigh Procknaw and great grand father to my grandchildren Denver and Leland he will always be missed !
Jean Ann Lee-Garcia
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Cathey, Brenda, Susan, Michael, and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know Mr. Berleigh was a great man. He was, also, so funny. I do remember laughing & a general air of happiness whenever I was around your family. Please know, I am praying for you all during this time.
Ronnie and Lisa Maxwell
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Cathey, Our prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss. Berleigh was special to me and I will miss him dearly. He was my friend, RIP.
Terry Benson Jr “Bear
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Hope he doesn’t catch all the fish up there in the sky cause he was a fish caught machine down here .. you sure will be missed by many
Prayers for all his family
jeanie hale martz
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Cathey and family, I am so sorry we lost such a nice person as Berleigh. My thoughts are with you all. jeanie Hale Martz
DR. JOHN WAH, MD AND STAFF
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
CATHEY AND FAMILY,
MAY YOU ALL FIND PEACE AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. BERLEIGH WILL BE GREATLY MISSED!!!
France’s Wallace
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Cathey
I just found out about Berleigh. I’m so sorry for your loss. He was such a nice man. I know you have wonderful memories of 63 years with him. David and I both extend our condolences to you and your family
Love you, Frances
Martha Mauldin Cardwell
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Kathy so sorry to hear. Have a lot of good memories of you both.
Sheila Nance Baber
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Susan, I am sorry to hear this; prayers for peace to you and your family.
Terri Alvarez
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
I have had the pleasure of knowing Bert and Cathey for years. Bert is and was an amazing person always thinking of others. He will missed deeply. Praying for the entire family during these times. Fly high Bert
Sylvia Rodriguez
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Susan, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John stephens III
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Cathey, I,ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry for your loss,!
Bob (Robert) lum
Monday, April 1, 2024
He was my oldest brother's best friend
Bobby Ross
Monday, April 1, 2024
Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. I only recently reconnected with Berleigh and enjoyed exchanging text messages with him. I have fond memories of Berleigh and Bernice back in the day in Turrell. May his memory be a blessing to you now and in the difficult days to follow.
Jimmy and Sandy Fisher
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Kathy we are so sorry for your loss of such a great man. I know you will miss him greatly. Love and hugs from us.
Darlene McGhee
Sunday, March 31, 2024
So sorry for your loss!
Julia jones
Sunday, March 31, 2024
I’m so sorry for your loss. I pray God will comfort you and give you peace. My love.
Edna Layton
Sunday, March 31, 2024
So sorry to read this… Prayers for Kathy and family…
Teresa McCain
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Larry and I are so very sorry to learn of your loss. Berleigh was a kind, friendly neighbor when we lived on Rosewood. May God give you comfort and peace now and in the days to come.
A.D. & Faye Cox
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Thoughts & prayers for Kathy & family! May the Lord give you strength in coming days!
We love you!
Alvin and Diane Fraley
Saturday, March 30, 2024
So sorry for your loss, praying for the family