James Lesley Meurer
November 20, 1942 - September 7, 2020

James Lesley Meurer, 77 of Caraway, Arkansas passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born November 20, 1942 in Caraway, Arkansas to Willie John and Durene Inez McIver Meurer. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include; his wife: Jeannie of the home; three sons: Lesley Meurer and Bobby Utley both of Caraway, Arkansas and Bradley Meurer (Traci) of Lake City, Arkansas; two daughters: Gayla Anderson (Jerry) of Lake City, Arkansas, and Pam Meurer (Mel) of Jonesboro, Arkansas; one sister: Barbara Ann Willard of Senatobia, Mississippi; thirteen grandchildren: twenty great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by by; one daughter: Sheila Renae Meurer; one brother: Bill Meurer; one granddaughter” Emily Nicole Utley; and three great grandchildren. Pallbearers: Clayton Miller, Michael Banks, Fred Couch, Randy Couch, John Calvert, David Gamble. Graveside service will be Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Heath Hawkins officiating under the direction of Faith Funeral Service, Manila, Arkansas. In compliance with Covid 19 guidelines, face mask or other facial coverings are required, social distancing will be observed, and signing a Covid 19 acknowledgement form will be required.