of Compton, AR
November 7, 1936 - April 22, 2024
James Sherman Villines, age 87, of Compton, Arkansas went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 22, 2024 in Harrison. He was born on November 7, 1936 at Centerpoint, Arkansas, on the Buffalo River, the son of the Rev. Arie and Cynthia (Henderson) Villines. Along with his parents, Sherman was preceded in death by his infant brother, Terry Villines; three sisters, Lowetta (Villines) Jackson, Daisy May (Villines) Newberry and Netta Sue (Villines) Stone and his brothers-in-law, Ocalee Gibbins, Jimmy Brickey, Keith Stone and Sarge Newberry.
Sherman married Carolyn Sue Goodall on April 12, 1962 in Ponca, Arkansas, by the Rev. Martin Villines. He was a founding member of the Mountain Springs Full Gospel Church and played guitar and sang in the church for 52 years, as well as keeping up with maintenance and anything that needed to be done around the church. Sherman worked in road construction, logging, tree-trimming, carpentry and farming throughout his life. His work ethic was unmatched. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed camping and cooking with his friends and family. Sherman loved traveling and vacationing with his family, as well as with special friends, Leo and Charlene Davidson and Harold and Kay Shipp. The light of his life was his wife, Sue, of 62 years and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carolyn Sue Villines; his brothers, Hillard Villines, Willard Villines, Eddie Villines and Teddie Villines; two sisters, Christine (Villines) Brickey and Ruth (Villines) Newberry; three sons, Utah (Michele) Villines, Rev. Justin (Becky) Villines and Bo (Karla) Villines; five grandchildren, Rev. Trent (Brittney) Villines, Clint (Jamie) Villines, Landon Villines, Emily (Andrew) Smith and Hannah Villines (Brady Willis); six great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Visitation was on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home in Harrison.
The funeral service was on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Mountain Springs Full Gospel Church in Compton with Rev. Justin Villines and Rev. Trent Villines officiating.
Sherman's final resting place was at Mountain Springs Cemetery in Compton.
Pallbearers included Utah Villines, Bo Villines, Clint Villines, Andrew Smith, Brady Willis and Tim Gibbins.
Honorary pallbearers included Hillard Villines, Willard Villines, Eddie Villines, Teddie Villines, Lester Davidson, Bill Tidmore and the Mountain Springs Full Gospel Church.
Sign Guestbook
16 Condolence(s)
David and Jody shipp and family
Friday, April 26, 2024
We are deeply sorry for your families loss. Sherman was a wonderful man. He will truly missed by all that knew and loved him. We pray for peace and comfort for your family . We love you all.
Regina Cross
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Sending all my love and prayers to the whole Villines family. Sherman was great man and always had a great smile. May God give you peace and rest during these lonely days ahead. I know you find comfort knowing he’s home forevermore. LOVE YOU ALL. Regina
Nedra Daniels
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Keeping you all in my Prayers
Rita and Gregory Mahannah
Thursday, April 25, 2024
We are so very sorry for your loss!
May God's love surround your Family
We Love you All!
Rita Byrd
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Love and prayers for the family. Sherman will be missed, he was loved and respected by everyone who knew him.
Kirby and Ruth Ann Eastep
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
We loved Sherman and will miss him even though we haven't seen him much since we moved. Sorry for your loss and blessings to cousin Sue and family
Kelly Goodall
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
I have known Sherman for over 60 years. He always had a smile. I thought so much of him and My cousin Caroline Sue. Jesus had a home prepared for him.
Bill and Jennifer Tidmore
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
I always remember Sherman as a very humble Godly man. Always thinking of others. He had a big heart. He is rejoicing today with his Saviour today! Jennifer and I are praying for you all. We love all of you,
Brother Bill
Sheila Smith
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
My heart and prayers is with all of the family.
Billy Eastep
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Joyce Turney
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Prayers and deepest sympathy to all of the family on the loss of Sherman.
He was a wonderful friend to my family for many years and I will miss his sweet smile and friendship. God Bless Each Of You In The Family during this sad occasion. I love each of you dearly.
Sarah Newman
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
We met Sherman in 1999 after the ice storm. What a worker he was. Then in 2009 after the second ice storm, Sherman and his crew were back again. What special memories we have. Days of hard labor developed into a lasting friendship.
We will continue to keep all of the family in our prayers. May God give you strength and comfort in the days ahead.
Randy and Sarah
James Harris
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Praying for you guys. Earth's loss is heavens gain and we will meet him in heaven one day soon.
Charles Gurley
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
James and Kayla Recoy
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
We are very sorry for your loss. I remember many times singing with him and grandma Charlene at church. He watched me grow up and always made sure I stayed on the right path. I know he is rejoicing and singing with the angels and walking and talking with grandpa Leo about logging and everything else. He will be deeply missed but we can take comfort in knowing that he made it where he always talked about and someday we will all be reunited.
Sharon McCoy
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.