of Clarksville, AR
July 16, 1993 - April 25, 2024
Ethan ''Blade'' Pelts, 30, a resident of Clarksville, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Ozark. He was born on July 16, 1993, to the parents of Robert R. Pelts and Robin ''Smith'' Talley, in Clarksville.
Ethan, known by many as Blade, believed in living his life to the fullest. His own words on his social media displayed that with the quote, ''You only live once, live for today, you ain't promised tomorrow.'' He was known for his comforting hugs, big smile, and never missing the chance to tell his family and friends that he loved them.
Blade's family was his entire world, he loved his children and Daniela immensely. His mom looked forward to his calls that came like clockwork. He would consistently check in with Daniela, and his children throughout the day. He committed himself to his employment, and advancement towards a supervisor's position at his employer, Butterball.
His family hopes that his children will remember their dad for the person he was, the person that would lay in bed with his daughter and tell stories from their funny, crazy imagination, ''Chicken butt,'' and ''The Big Bad Wolf.'' The many Sundays that they would spend at his mother's house. Or the routine weekend trips with them to Waffle House, that was said to have been their special time together.
He had once been down a road that he worked endlessly to overcome, he was able to change his life, and work selflessly to support his family, and to share his new life with his family and friends. Being in that situation put him in the perfect position to be able to help, support and encourage others on their road to recovery. To show his support for others to thrive the started a carpool, with that he was able to help men get to work on a daily basis. His light shined like the brightest star, showing others that they to can do what he had done.
He is preceeded in death by his grandmother, Bobbie Sherill.
He is survived by his loving life partner, Daniela Salazar; his son, Draedon Elardo; his daughter, Eliana Pelts; his mother, Robin ''Smith'' and husband Kenneth D. Talley; his father, Robert R. and wife Lara Pelts; grandparents, Vallie Sherill, and Johnny R. and wife Bertha Smith; five brothers, Dustin Duff, Cord Pelts, Logan Pelts and partner Paige Denton, Hunter Pelts and partner Nikki Lynn, Kolby Talley and partner Hannah Bulter; two sisters, Kesley and husband Blake Freeman, Krista and husband Dustin Shoptaw; a sister in-law, Autumn Tomas; five aunts, Tammy ''Smith'' and husband Jerry Don Childers, Iva ''Nell'' and husband David Gibbons, Aleta and husband Wendell Woodard, Melinda Pelts, and Lisa Buchanan; a cousin, Samantha Childers; two uncles, David and wife Becky Wyles, George and wife Tina Wyles; one niece, Rynnlee Pelts; nine nephews, Datsun Parker, Cassius Seely, Kamric Duff, Saylor Duff, Caysen Pelts, Kaulder Freeman, and Jackson, Hudson and Lawson Shoptaw. Many great aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Viewing hours will be 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 29, 2024, at Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
The family with receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 29, 2024, at Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m.. Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Stillwell Bible Baptist Church, Life Center in Clarksville, Arkansas.
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95 Condolence(s)
Phil and Kathy Waterman
Saturday, May 4, 2024
We didn't know Blade but knew Rob, Lara, And Hunter. He was sure proud of all his sons. Our hearts go out to all his family and friends. May you rest easy Blade. Sincere condolences to everyone.
Sherri
Friday, May 3, 2024
I’m from the older generation. I Worked with this young man, he always treated me with respect and kindness. Loved working with him . All I got to say his mama raised a fine young man. He will be greatly missed.
Connie Hale
Thursday, May 2, 2024
I never met this young man he sure looked like he was a kind person. I knew his grandmother Bobbie & his Dad Robert may he rest in peace. So sorry for your loss I will be praying for you all . God bless you all
Faye Raible
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Robin I'm so very sorry to hear of your son's death. Prayers for comfort.
Gary Whitehead
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
I didn't know you well only through Crystal Watt. But what I did know was never a bad word spoken of you. You impacted the lives of those around you in such a positive way that your light will shine for decate to come. Rest well now, you have done your work and it is good.
Kathy Dyer
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
I am truly so very sorry to hear this. Although I didn't know Blade personally, I'm sure he was a wonderful man. My prayers are with the family and all of his friends. May God help you all find some peace and comfort.
David and Jane Galles
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Rob and family, we offer our sincere condolences for your loss. We are keeping you and your family in our prayers.
NAOMI (Verwiebe) GUTHRIE
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
We am so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you all.
Wendy frizzell
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
So sorry for talks loss. Prayers
Brittany W
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Fly high with all the other angels! Keep them smiling and laughing like you did with everyone you came in contact with on earth.
Alec lackey
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Gone, never forgotten.
blade big brother much love, you was a solid dude always positivity in your air, showed some ropes no one else couldve better rest easy
Brenda sousa
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Bob and Wendy Duff
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
So sorry for such a great loss.Love and prayers for your family.
Cody
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
You always knew how to make people laugh and smile. You were always a person who brought people together. So many memories together. You will be missed. Rest in peace. Praying for everyone!
edith c barmore
Monday, April 29, 2024
So sorry for your loss, Robin. Prayers for you, family and friends.
Makayla Wood
Monday, April 29, 2024
I just wanted to say I'm so sorry for your loss, I can't imagine your pain and grief. Ethan was an amazing person a good boss and a dear friend, he helped me through a lot of rough days, he made me laugh and always stayed positive. He was one of the few ppl I would call my friend. He will be forever missed, but right now he's making heaven brighter. Fly high Buddy.
Job hix
Monday, April 29, 2024
Working at Butterball wasn’t at all fun but I really liked seeing you there helping everyone out when we needed it. You made work bearable. We’re all gonna miss you and I’m glad I got to know you while I was working for Butterball.
Bobbie Thompson
Monday, April 29, 2024
So sorry for your loss
Lisa Buchanan
Monday, April 29, 2024
I love you Blade. I know you are with Jesus now. I am sorry you had to leave so soon. You will always be in my heart. I will miss your smile. Love you always. Aunt Lisa
Kesha Michelle Boen
Monday, April 29, 2024
Jeri bland
Monday, April 29, 2024
Rip bud I'll miss our talks and laughs until I see you again much love
Dean Tillery
Monday, April 29, 2024
Tommy Jestice
Monday, April 29, 2024
I’ll miss you buddy! Been too long since we hung out but I’ll never forget the memories.
Britt Moore
Monday, April 29, 2024
Prayers for the family
Evelyn and Paul Andersen
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Our hearts go out to you Robin and Rob as well as Daniella, Eliana, Draedon and the families!! You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sorrowful time!
God bless and keep you!
Love, Paul and Evelyn
Chen Avants
Sunday, April 28, 2024
You will be missed Ethan. Thanks for always checking on us everyday. Thanks for the help whenever you could. Rest in love.
Cindy webb
Sunday, April 28, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss,I didn't know Blade,but do know a lot of his family,y'all's family is in my prayers
Deanna Graham
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Sending prayers for your family during this difficult time may God wrap his arms around you in Jesus name Amen
Karena Moores
Sunday, April 28, 2024
You were my 1st lead at Butterball & encouraged me to go further. Never had a bad day n boxing. Sadness is all in the air at work now. Just isnt the same without ur smile walking thru the plant.
Rest in peace,
Karena Moores
Tracy Green
Sunday, April 28, 2024
I worked with Ethan for 2 years at Butterball with a smile on his face he would ask " Tracy you gonna do something today" I would say maybe. My heart aches for his family .
Rebecca Steelman
Saturday, April 27, 2024
I love you Blade. You will never be forgotten. To Robin his mom. I am so so very sorry for your lost. Your son was the most caring and loving person and always letting me and my daughter know just how much he cared for us. I’ll be praying for you and your family.
Cheryl Pelts Heath
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Blade, I feel very unfortunate not to have met you. Everything I have read about you, you were a wonderful man who was respected by so many. My hurt is absolutely breaking for everyone who knew you especially your family. I know you are in a much better place than we are. I promise to pray for our family left here without you. Rip little cousin.
Breanna Brandon
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Forever in my heart, gone but never forgot, rest in love Ethan blade!!!
Chyna Munoz
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Rest in paradise. Love you man.
Emiya Williams
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Ronnie Nichols
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Heart Broken! We never know the when God calls us away. So let us live as though it’s our last day! In a small community it affects us all……
Rickey and Lisa Casey
Saturday, April 27, 2024
So sorry for your loss. We are praying for the family.
Wayman Bright
Saturday, April 27, 2024
You will surely be missed my friend
Taidrik Tobey
Saturday, April 27, 2024
He is the one of the best leaders in my department and he is the most respected person in the company
Teri Chronister Holloway
Saturday, April 27, 2024
My deepest sympathies to you all.
Alice McCarley Callahan
Saturday, April 27, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss I love you all so much and y'all are in my thoughts and prayers
Lora Lamberth
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Keeping you all in my prayers
Wheeler-Stepp’s
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Praying for you all!
Milissa Clayborn
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Tabatha Bowden
Saturday, April 27, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss little cousin. I know because of you Ethan knew what it meant to be truly loved. You and your family are in out there and prayers at this time of sorrow. We love you Daniella,Draedon,Eliana.
Chris Price
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are forever with you
Dadee Kern
Saturday, April 27, 2024
My very deepest sympathy to all loved ones . My prayers are with your family. May God give you strength and comfort at this time
Robert Kent Humphrey
Saturday, April 27, 2024
God bless you little brother one special hugs to my dad my grandparents my grandpa all my lost Ones up there man you will be missed and you're like a little brother to me I love you buddy
Destiny Rutledge
Saturday, April 27, 2024
I'd known you since you were a little boy. I still lived back home during ur dark time but you always had a smile Everytime I saw you. I moved away missing you becoming the wonderful father, man, and person you are but I kept up on FB as I could. That smile of urs and those hugs I'm happy to say never changed. You had a beautiful heart and soul Blade!
Sonya Walker
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Work will never be the same you will be missed but Not forgotten
Debbie Clayborn Climer
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Rob and family, I don't know how this beautiful man lost his life but my heart breaks for you all just the same. He will be missed by many many here on earth no doubt. Jesus has him now.
Shane Alexander
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Carla Olivo
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Kelley Thomas
Saturday, April 27, 2024
May God bless you all during this time..
Loeta & Jack Killough
Saturday, April 27, 2024
So so sorry for your loss prayers for you all
Tiana Smith
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Ethan, you made work so much easier to get thru each day with your witty jokes. Always making people laugh. Your smile brighten up the entire room. You will be missed dearly.
Jackie Stickley Lawton
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Sending my deepest condolences. Praying for peace and comfort for the family.
Dale and Beverly Wagner
Saturday, April 27, 2024
So sorry for your loss!
Janet Bazyk
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Thinking of you Robin.
Blake Havener
Saturday, April 27, 2024
I will miss you more than you know! Thank you for everything you've done for me and always being there. I hope you can reunite with Eli and watch over your family
Theresa Edwards
Saturday, April 27, 2024
No one can explain this kind of loss. Wrap your arms around each other and remember the goods times. Blade will be missed by so many people. Praying for God to hold you in his arms during this time and help you to find comfort and peace.
Kerri Holt
Saturday, April 27, 2024
I am so sorry. My prayers are with the whole family. Blade was definitely one of a kind. He will be missed..
Jennifer Mooney
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Kaye "Bean" Atkins, Dan Atkins and family
Saturday, April 27, 2024
I wish we could have known you, Blade. It sounds like you were an inspiration and mentor to others. A gentle loving man who showed that love to others with your special hugs.
You will be remembered well. You left this world having given and recieving so much love . Our hearts are broken, but you will remain in our hearts forever and you will walk beside your family and friends every day. God Bless your family and give them strength as they struggle and grieve.
Kayla Gifford
Friday, April 26, 2024
My butterball brother, you will be missed everyday. Heaven needed a Blade too and we will meet again one day. The last three years with you I will cherish forever. I’m so proud of you and the way you turned your past struggles into helping others. You’ve been the light to so many. The way you talked of your family made it known they were your whole world. They have the best and strongest guardian angel. Watch over us, keep us laughing, and keep leading those who need it down the right rode. We love you Blade.
Lela McLaughlin
Friday, April 26, 2024
I worked with Ethan at Butterball He always smiled and was kind taken way too soon!!
Kim Pearson
Friday, April 26, 2024
Robin and Cord,
I’m so sorry to hear about Blade. I’m praying for y’all and your family.
Tearanie Ingram
Friday, April 26, 2024
Ethan, I am still in shock about all of this. It is so hard to process how someone who had been through so much and had completely turned his life around, lived and breathed for his family and friends, was always optimistic and was such a hard worker could be taken so soon. You never failed to make me smile and laugh and inspired me to keep a positive attitude at all times. Thank you for your friendship and the inspiration you brought everyone.
Paige Dyer
Friday, April 26, 2024
I remember growing up going over to my granny’s house and Blade always came over to hang out and play with me. I would always see him at the primary for car rider pick up and we would chat about how life was going! I wish I would’ve snatched a hug at our family Easter. love you big cousin! Until I see you again!
Michala Meek Garrison
Friday, April 26, 2024
Robin, Rob and family my prayers and thoughts are with you. He is a son that you should be very proud of. He had grown to be a respectful man and had accomplished a lot in his life.
John John Satterfield
Friday, April 26, 2024
Ronda Graves
Friday, April 26, 2024
Sending my condolences and prayers.
Dennis R. Daniel
Friday, April 26, 2024
Blade always treated me with the utmost respect. I admired him for his calm and sincere loving demeanor. May God comfort yall at every moment your heart breaks for the loss of such a fine young man. In Jesus name.
Emily Clayborn
Friday, April 26, 2024
We love and miss you, Blade. -Devin and Emily
Dan & Marla Hartman
Friday, April 26, 2024
Prayers and hugs for the entire family.
Jerry and Angela Padgett and son jaxson
Friday, April 26, 2024
So sorry for your loss, he was a kind soul. He will be missed.
Jose j Sanchez
Friday, April 26, 2024
We will miss you. Rest well. You will be remembered. For ever
Beto Saldana
Friday, April 26, 2024
Ethan, better known as Blade was like a big brother to me growing up. I looked up to him in several ways. He was the kind of guy who lit up the room with his smile, just by walking in. He was always looking out for others and had a way of making you laugh. One of the kindest souls I ever had the pleasure of meeting. May his soul rest in peace.
Darlene & Dean Pratt
Friday, April 26, 2024
So sorry for your loss, words are not sufficient- praying God provides comfort as only He can do.
Darlene & Dean Pratt
Darlene & Dean Pratt
Friday, April 26, 2024
So sorry for your loss, words are not sufficient- praying God provides comfort as only He can do.
Darlene & Dean Pratt
Kimberly Smith
Friday, April 26, 2024
Amber Honeyman
Friday, April 26, 2024
You gave purpose to so many of us and something to look forward to everyday. Love you and will miss you everyday but you will live everyday in the hearts of all of us.
Glenda Shelton
Friday, April 26, 2024
Rip Ethan. You will b missed by so many. Sorry for your loss. He was an extremely nice young man with a big smile and heart. Prayers to you his family.
Wesleigh Foster
Friday, April 26, 2024
I’ll never miss the countless sleepovers at your house growing up, going through our trials and tribulations at a point in time together or the times we made trips out of town together. Every moment we had with each other will be cherished forever. You became a HERO for so many. Blade, I love you. To your family, my prayers are with you forever!! Hold it down until I get there.
Miranda May
Friday, April 26, 2024
He was an awesome boss and friend. Gonna really miss him. Glad I got a chance to call him my friend
Ethan Domerese
Friday, April 26, 2024
Kendra fox
Friday, April 26, 2024
Todd and Tracy Wilson
Friday, April 26, 2024
Rob, we are so so sorry for your loss. We love you and your AMAZING family. We are praying for you during this time and days to come.
Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
Miguel Garcia jr
Friday, April 26, 2024
I will miss you my friend.....Rest In Power !!!
Jonathan
Friday, April 26, 2024
Ethan my brother I will never forget you.
Darrell Harden
Friday, April 26, 2024
Very sorry for the the loss of this fine man he always had a smile on his face and a good morning everyday.
Dalton Elardo
Friday, April 26, 2024
I love you brother, rest easy and fly high.
Rachel Graham
Friday, April 26, 2024
I will always remember your hugs, your smile, your stories and how was always worried about my feelings and want advice work we worked together on night shift and day shift for the last 5 years Butterball will not be the same without you I love and miss you already my dear friend fly high and keep watching over the rest of like that song say give heaven some hell till we get their prayers for all your family and friends cause lord knows we need them
Josiah Hix and Brianna Kazala
Friday, April 26, 2024
From Josiah Hix. Ethan was like a brother to me he was my boss but he always listened and joked around and had fun made the day better he gave me ride to and from work when I needed them. I can’t put into words how much he meant to me. I’m gonna miss him deeply.
From Brianna. He knew me as Bri he was my lead but became one of my amazing friends I will never forget. He was the best lead I ever had. He was an inspiration to everyone. Words can not describe how torn I am that this amazing soul was taken away from us to soon. There is so much I could say that he has done to help me in my bad times he always told me do better for myself. He cared so much for everyone. He is missed deeply I’ll never forget him.
We are so sorry for y’all’s loss we loved him he was an amazing person. We will never forget him. Praying for all yall
Bailey Gilmer
Friday, April 26, 2024
Always and forever will be missed LLEBP