of Trumann, AR
January 11, 1944 - June 10, 2024
Thomas Straver, 80, of Trumann, AR passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR. He was born January 11, 1944 in West Memphis, AR to James Edward and Bessie (Franklin) Straver. Thomas was a truck driver for PETCO-Rollers until retirement. He loved old cars, wood working, spending time with his grandchildren and his dog, Lola.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 52 years, Melba (Gunter) Straver; a son, Scott Straver; a daughter, Dee Brackenrich and several siblings.
Those left behind to cherish the wonderful memories of Thomas include his son, Michael Stayton; four daughters, Shellie Straver (Rodney) Langley, Renee Straver (Jamie) Prince, Terrye Straver and Courtney Lucas; grandchildren, Ciara (Jeffrey) Gray, Grayce Moore, Jaxon Moore, Dillon (Kelsey) Smith, Seana Smith, Emily Stayton, Jerod (Craig) Monette, Lindsay (James) Ainsworth, Laker Moye, Michelle Lucas, Tiff Brackenrich and Josh Brackenrich; many great-grandchildren; a brother, Jerry Straver and a sister, Henerita Forbus.
Chapel services will be 2 pm Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro with Greg Clark officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will precede the service and begin at 1 pm.
Thomas' family will serve as pallbearers.
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2 Condolence(s)
katherine D jackson
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
uncle tommy (aka bubby bubby) you was the best you treated all us cousins like your own it was always a good time
i will always remember all the jokes your smile an most of all the love you showed your family you will be truly missed by all that loved you me being one of them so fly high uncle not good bye but until we meet again
with love your outlaw rebel niece katie
Courtney D Stayton
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Pap was more than a wonderful person to have in my life. More than a father figure. He was kind, intelligent, loving, and so much fun. He always a joke to tell, or one to pull on me. He played with all of us when we were young. He would pull us down the ice/snow covered streets, take us out muddin in the dune buggy, and bounce us off of the bottom of his feet until he absolutely had no energy left. He took us on many camping trips and sang silly songs in the car with us. I am truly blessed to have had in my life. I will always love you pap. You're missed much more than I can say. RIP my pa, my friend, my teacher and confidant. Fly high with the angels. It's not goodbye, just I'll see you later. Love you always, Courtney