J R Stinnett

J. R. Stinnett, 90, of Little Rock, passed away on June 6, 2021, with his family by his side. He was born on December 10, 1930, in Hasty, Arkansas, to Arthur and Leona Stinnett. J. R. was the son of a postmaster and general store owner and grew up in several small towns in north Arkansas including Ravenden Springs, Maynard, Fifty-Six, Mountain View, and Dowdy. It was while he was living at Dowdy that he met the love of his life, Madeline Saffell Stinnett. They were married on December 20, 1958, in Nashville, Tennessee, where J. R. was working at the Nashville Bridge Company after he graduated from welding school. J. R. and Madeline lived in Chicago for a few years before settling in the Landmark community of Little Rock in the early 1960's. J. R. worked for the Arkansas Foundry prior to working at and retiring from Missouri Pacific, Union Pacific Railroad, after 21 years as a blacksmith boilermaker. J. R. served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and attended Archview Baptist Church in Little Rock. J. R. was a loyal family man who enjoyed spending time with his family as a devoted husband to Madeline, a loving daddy to Sonya, and Kevin, and a fun-loving grandpa, pawpaw, to Kayla, Kurt, Justin, and Trevor.  He is preceded in death by his parents and several siblings. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Madeline Stinnett; daughter, Sonya Stinnett Dady (Robert); son, Kevin Stinnett (Kristen); four grandchildren, Justin Dady, Trevor Dady, Kayla Stinnett Oudin (Edouard), and Kurt Stinnett (Stephanie); and a brother, Jeffrey Stinnett.  A service will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 I-30, Little Rock, Ark., 72209. Burial to follow at Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Salem Cemetery, 3413 Lorance Drive, Little Rock, Ark., 72206. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.