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Ishmael (Ish) Edmond McCray III

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Ishmael (Ish) Edmond McCray, III, passed away on October 7, 2021 at the age of 70. He was born June 7, 1951 in Little Rock to the late I.E. "Eddie" McCray Jr. and LaNelle (McNeil) McCray. He was a graduate of Benton High School and attended Arkansas State University. Known as "Big Daddy" to his grandchildren, he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mickey McCray and cousin, Jack McCray Jr. He is survived by his wife, Jan McCray; son, Ish McCray IV; two daughters, Heather York (Paul) and Holly Holt (Billy); three grandchildren, Jaycee and Jarad York, and William Holt; and two cousins, Kevin McCray and Kristy Tellez. Visitation will be from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Roller Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047) with a graveside service to follow at Rosemont Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Joe Brumley, Denny Dyer, Kenny Hall, Chris Moore, Jim Ed Stilwell, and Jeff York.

Published October 10, 2021

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