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Gerald Benjamin McNew

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MR. GERALD BENJAMIN MCNEW, 78, of Jacksonville passed away on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014. Gerald was born on Sept. 8, 1935 in Lonoke, Ark., to Benjamin Franklin and Lucy Lorena McNew. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty Louise Headley McNew; four daughters, Kathy McNew, Lori Main, Michelle English, and Elise McNew; six grandchildren, Ells, Arielle, Rachel, Aaron, Amber, and Benjamin; and six great-grandchildren. Mr. McNew was in the upholstery business for many years and will be missed by all who knew him. Family will receive visitors on Monday, Jan. 27 from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home (North Little Rock). Funeral services will be Tuesday, Jan. 28 1 p.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home. Preceded in death by his parents; and three siblings, Robbie, Bill, and Marilyn; Mr. McNew will be laid to rest at Concord Cemetery immediately following funeral services on Tuesday. Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home (791-7400). On-line guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

Published January 27, 2014

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