Loyd Ray Gilkey

Loyd Ray Gilkey, age 86, of Havana, formerly of Danville passed away Saturday, October 23, 2010 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. A life long resident of Yell County, he was born on November 19, 1923 to the late Tom &Nellie Stevenson Gilkey. He was a WWII Merchant Marine Veteran and owner & operator of Gilkey's Service Staton for over 35 years in Danville. He was preceded in death by his parents, 11 brothers and sisters, grandsons, Justin Mitchell Gilkey and Jarred Leslie Gilkey. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Geraldine Bell Gilkey of Havana; sons & daughters-in-law, Jerry & Betty Gilkey of Fort Smith; Jimmy & Judy Gilkey of Havana; grandsons, Russell and Tracy Gilkey of Russellville; Wade & Kellie Gilkey of Fort Smith; great-grandchildren Courtney Gilkey, Clayton & Kevin Felkins of Russellville, Kaitlyn, Avery and Conner Gilkey of Fort Smith. Several nephews & nieces. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. ,Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Cornwell Funeral Home. Cremation Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville.