of Proctor, AR
February 28, 1944 - January 15, 2025
James (Jim) Matthew Presley, age 80, departed this life on January 15, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on February 28, 1944 in Trumann, AR to James Elbert and Evelyn Gates Presley.
Jim was a graduate of Trumann High School and the Arkansas Police Academy in Camden, AR. He attended East AR Community College and received his Associates Degree in Criminology. Jim was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5225 and a proud Vietnam Veteran that served his country with the United States Army. He was retired from the West Memphis Police Department.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Bobby and Bud. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Debbye (Melton) Presley; son, Jimbo Presley of Horseshoe Lake and daughter, Vicki Moland of Marion; grandchildren, Matt (Anna Beth) Presley, Raven Presley, Landen Presley, Devon Mayfield, Nathan Castle and Jessi Duncan; Great grandchildren, Baylee Jo, Jocelyn and Avery; His brother, George Presley; sisters, Karen (Jimmy) Gregory, Marsha (Eddie) Mars, Linda Gregory all of Trumann, Geraldine (Bob) Barnes of Marked Tree and Shelia (Tim) Haggerty of Toledo, Ohio and many friends, nieces and nephews.
Jim was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt and fish and was good at both. Dementia took away many of his interests, but he never let it get him down. He always enjoyed time with his family and friends. Jim was a member of Angels Way Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, due to them not being allowed at military cemetery, donations to Angels Way Baptist Church, a decorative piece for Jim's beloved garden or Alzheimer's Foundation of America are welcome.
We would like to say THANK YOU to the Home Based Primary Care team at Memphis VA and his caretakers Leslie, Ms. Verdie and Dierkson. You all treated him with kindness and respect. For that we are very grateful.
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33 Condolence(s)
Amie kirkendoll
Saturday, January 25, 2025
So sorry for your loss Debb. I guess now he's up there cutting up with daddy.
Greg Masengale
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
My condolences for your loss Jimbo
Teet Writtenhouse
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
You will be missed my heart goes out to you Debbye prayers for you all God bless
Candace Glass
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Gone but never forgotten. You blazed a trail and was always your families protector with the heart of a lion. I will always carry many memories of you in my heart. You left a legacy. I love and miss you so big!
steve steven
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
This guy is really going to be missed by his family and all of his law enforcement friends. I met Jim in 1970 when I came to West Memphis to work for the ASP and he was working for WMPD. Never a dull moment when Jim checked 10-8 until he went home for the day. R.I.P JIM, we will see you again some day...
Gloria Armstrong
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Debbye I’m so sorry for your loss..
If you need anything let me know
CHARLES LITTLE
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
You may be gone but you will not be forgotten my brother. Sharing with Debbye, Jimbo and all your family there sorrow in this occasion
Sherrie Walker
Monday, January 20, 2025
prayers for comfort and peace for your families. He was great man. The leader of many of those to come. Prayers.
Linda Presley Gregory
Monday, January 20, 2025
My precious brother, you will be so missed. Our family is forever broken without you! We all love you with all our heart. Praise God this is not the end of the story for you but the beginning. I’ll see you soon!
Wayne Croom
Monday, January 20, 2025
Chief, prayers for you and your family.
carla hicks
Sunday, January 19, 2025
This brings such sadness to me , I met Jim way back in the day when he and Mike Carter were THE narcotic squad here in Crittenden County. They had long hair to cover and a beard to cover their face. I took care of Mikes kids and they would alway stop by Mikes house. Jim was a funny man, always nice and joking around. Years later he married Debbie and she took such good care of him til he took his last breath . He will be missed by so many people around here but Jim I'm so thankful you are no longer in pain my friend. Don't worry about your wonderful wife we will make sure she's good I promise. RIP my friend
David Rogers
Saturday, January 18, 2025
I’m sorry to hear of this. You all are in my prayers and thoughts.
Cathy Maxwell
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Prayers for Debbye and family
Patsy obrien
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Prayers go out to Debbie , Jimbo ,Vickey and the rest of the family .
Vivian Tacker
Saturday, January 18, 2025
So sorry for your loss Vicki. Praying for all of you
Bobbie Wilson (Barnes)
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Family meant so much to my Uncle Jim!! You are so loved and will forever be missed!! Give grandmaw a hug for me!!
Marsha Presley Mars
Saturday, January 18, 2025
I will miss you dearly my big brother my hero!
DeWayne Rose
Friday, January 17, 2025
Chief,
I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad. May God’s peace be with you and your family.
Bryn and Debbie ridge
Friday, January 17, 2025
Debbye our thoughts and prayers are with you and your the family during this difficult time.
Carolyn Gregory Mealer
Friday, January 17, 2025
Jim was a great guy. He will be missed. Praying for strength and comfort for all the family. Love you all!!!!
Carolyn (Niecey) Gregory Mealer
Kay Z
Friday, January 17, 2025
You are on in my prayers, you and the family. I am so sorry for your loss. Love you, Debbye!
Delbert Pipkin
Friday, January 17, 2025
Prayers for the family.
God's speed old friend
Allison Cecil Greenwood
Friday, January 17, 2025
Sending love and prayers to Debbye and the family! May God bring peace and comfort.
Billie (Smith) Dias
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Debbye, I am holding you tight in my thoughts and in my prayers. May you have peace beyond all understanding that only comes from our Lord. He will carry you through this most difficult time. With much love..”B”
John Williams
Thursday, January 16, 2025
So sorry to hear of Jims passing. Peace to all who knew this good man.
Gary Harlow
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Prayers to all of the family I can truly say that Jim was my friend. I am saddened to read this and want all of you left behind with only memories to know he loved each and everyone of you.. May you all find peace through love.
Gary and family
Jackie White
Thursday, January 16, 2025
So sorry for your loss Debbye. My prayers are with you and family. God bless you all. Love u
Paul and Kathy Lindsey
Thursday, January 16, 2025
We will miss you dearly,
Rest in Peace Uncle Jimmy 💙
Kristy K Simmons
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Miss Debbie just wanted to say how sorry I was to hear about Mr Jim he was a sweet man your family will be in my prayers during this difficult time
William and Melissa Gregory
Thursday, January 16, 2025
We love you and will miss you Uncle Jim. We will see you again.
Kay
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Sorry for your loss
JESSE AND SHIRLEY LAMBERT
Thursday, January 16, 2025
DEBBYE AND FAMILY, WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
Butch Steele
Thursday, January 16, 2025
So sorry to hear of this. My prayers are with you Debbie and the family. The Bible speaks of a time when all those sleeping in death will awaken and rise. Jo. 5:28,29