Hurshel McKim

Hurshel McKim, 76, of Conway, Arkansas passed away on September 2, 2014. He was born on April 25, 1938 in Choctaw, Arkansas to the late J.Frank McKim and Mavis Fullerton McKim. Hurshel was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he faithfully and honorably served our country. He was of the Baptist faith and attended church in Bee Branch, Arkansas. Hurshel was skilled in many trades and could fix or build anything. He was a machinist for Kimberly Clark and retired after 23 years of service to the company. Prior to being employed at Kimberly Clark he worked at Arkla Gas Company for eight years. Hurshel had a great love for the outdoors. He was a mountain man that spent his time in the mountains of Clinton and Round Mountain. He had a "woods eye" and could easily spot wildlife and the things of nature that occupy the mountains and forests. Hurshel also loved to hunt and fish. He is preceded in death by one sister; Madie Bettis and two brothers; Lee McKim, and Everett McKim. Hurshel is survived by his wife of 15 years, Sandy McKim, one sister; Mae Hill of Lonoke; three sons; Hurshel Leon McKim (Becky) of North Little Rock, David Linton McKim (Brandy) of Greenbrier, Jerry Bruce McKim (Angela) of Plumerville, four grandchildren; Whitney McKim, Benjamin McKim, Lacey Trout (Nick), Skylar McKim, and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by his stepson; John Warner (Diane) of Columbia, Mo., his stepdaughter Pam Cossey of Greenbrier, and nine step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway with John Neal officiating. A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2014 at the funeral home. Interment will follow the funeral service at Quatllebaum Cemetery in Bee Branch, Arkansas. Serving as Pallbearers will be Tommy Sanders, Andrew Clark, Wayne Cossey, David Hill, Terry Kyle, and Adam Neal. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gary Finch and Andy Shock Sr. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.