James L. Cathey

James L. Cathey,75, of Bono, Arkansas passed away Friday, July 20, 2018 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born November 21, 1942 in Bono to the late James Halys and Leola Drucilla Hester Cathey. He was a member of the Windover Baptist Church in Jonesboro, where he enjoyed serving the Lord. He loved playing piano from childhood and played for Windover Baptist, as well as many other churches. He also played bass guitar with Mitch Holifield and Sonny Hunt. He retired from the Arkansas State University Department of Mass Communications Radio/TV as an instructor, and was a previous news director for KASU. He also retired from the United States Army National Guard, served eight years active duty in the United States Air Force, and served two years in the United States Navy Reserve. His hobbies included being a HAM radio operator with call sign K5VRB, traveling, and enjoyed camping with grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of thirty-three years, Connie Cathey, of the home; one son, Michael (Jennifer) Cathey of Edwardsville, Illinois; one daughter, Michaela (Clinton) Bell of Waco, Texas; one stepson, Ron Ball of Bono, Arkansas; eight grandchildren, Courtney, Dexter, Kacey, Elijah, Samuel, Emily (Brad), Adam and A.J.; one great-grandchild, Tommy; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Windover Baptist Church in Jonesboro, Arkansas with Bro. Brian Beach officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Cemetery, Bono, Arkansas under the direction of Faith Funeral Service, Manila, Arkansas. The family will receive visitors at Windover Baptist Church from 11:00 a.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested a donation be made to Trinity Cemetery Association, PO Box 429 , Bono, Arkansas 72416. Pallbearers include Dexter Cathey, Bryan Forester, Adam Stroer, A.J. Stroer, Ronnie Weston, and Robbie Cline. Honorary pallbearers include the men of Windover Baptist Church, and life-long friend, Mr. Fred Miles.