John Edward Permenter

John Edward Permenter, 84, of Vilonia passed away December 14, 2014. He was born January 22, 1930 in Quitman, Arkansas to the late Shadrick Owen Permenter and Mary Lee Hill Permenter. John was a longtime member of Mars Hill Church of Christ in Vilonia where he was active and involved. John loved his family very much and enjoyed spending time with his many grandkids. John loved to laugh and was full of joy. He enjoyed telling and hearing jokes which added to his kind personality. As said by many John was never heard saying a bad or unkind word about anything or anybody. He also enjoyed traveling and had the joy of traveling to many different places throughout the country. John had a love for the outdoors where he spent time camping and fishing. John was a steel worker and retired from Northwestern Steel in Sterling, Illinois after 30 years of service. In his retirement John always stayed busy. He had a great love for woodworking and was a skilled craftsman. He spent much of his time in his shop where he made furniture and other wood crafts. John was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Robie Popham Permenter, one son; Johnny Lee Permenter (Erlinda) of Edmond, Oklahoma, one daughter; Deborah Lynn Permenter of Rock Falls, Illinois, two sisters; Sue Spradlin of Quitman, and Patsy Burgess (Jack) of Greenbrier, two brothers; Owen Permenter of Heber Springs and Fred Permenter (Dorthy) of Salem, AR., three step daughters; Tish Cartwright (Jerry) of Vilonia, Vonda Compton (Randy) of Conway, and Sherry Shircliff (Tom) of Sherwood, one stepson; Sam Popham (Tami) of Conway as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway with Pastor David Riley officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at St. Mary's cemetery in Rose Bud, Ark. Serving as pallbearers will be Don Smith, Michael Webb, James Gibson, Richard Permenter, Gary Permenter, and Jack Burgess. Honarary Pallbearers will be Randy Compton, Jerry Cartwright, and Tom Shircliff. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.