James Rushing Rail

1940 - 2017

James Rushing Rail obituary, 1940-2017, Little Rock, AR

BORN

1940

DIED

2017

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James Rail Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 6, 2017.

James “Jim” Rail age 76 born November 23, 1940 to Cecil and Louise Rail went to be with the Lord June 5, 2017. He was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, served many years as treasurer of Sherwood Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was retired from Arkla Gas Company. Jim’s favorite pastime was spending time with his grandsons.



Jim was preceded in death by his father; Cecil Rail, and his mother and step father; Louise and Raymond Kersey. He is survived by his wife of 49 years; Avanell, two sons; Steve (Debra) and Matt (Lacey) Rail, four grandsons; Zachary, Jason, Tyler and Nolan Rail, two brothers; Bill (Maxine) and Dick (Dianne) Rail.



Visitation will be held, Thursday, June 8, 2017 from 5-7 pm at Pinecrest Funeral Home, 7401 Hwy 5 N., Alexander, Arkansas. Funeral services will follow at 1:30 pm Friday, June 9, 2017 in the chapel. Reverend William Guthrie and Reverend Dwight Shanley will officiate.



Memorials may be made to Sherwood Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1402 E. Kiehl Ave., Sherwood, Arkansas 72120.



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July 20, 2017

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Olive and son Dwight Snow

God bless you, Avanell and family. We are so sorry for your great loss and grieve with you. Love you.

June 9, 2017

i'm just so sorry to have heard of Jim's passing. he had a heart of gold and I don't think he ever met a stranger. ya just couldn't keep from liking jim. he loved people and will certainly be missed. blessings to avanell and family---jim fisk

June 8, 2017

Dwight Shanley

Dear Avanell and Family: Our hearts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. You have all been very special to Martha and I for many years. We will miss Bro. Jim but we are assured that he is in a far better place, and some day we will all see him again!
Blessing and love,
Skip & Martha

June 8, 2017

Amanda Davis (Guarneros)

Avanell, Steve, and Matt: I am very sorry about the passing of Jim. I always loved seeing at church as a young child. He was a great man! Praying for you all!.

June 7, 2017

Kevin Holmes

A GREAT Man, was always kind and caring to the kids around him. Treated me and my family as his own (even when we were in trouble ). My granparents lived next door almost my entire life. All my love to the family! Kevin Holmes

June 7, 2017

Lisa Smith

No words can really express...., but know that you ALL are in my heart.

June 7, 2017

John and Valerie Stone

Valerie and I will not get home in time for the funeral but we are so sorry about losing Jim! We have loved Jim for many years and will truly feel the void on Sunday at church! Jim has done so much for our church and was such a dear friend!

June 7, 2017

Lynne & Rick Gunther

Avanell and family;
We are so sorry about Jim's sudden passing. There will be such a void on Sunday's at church but nothing compared to the void left in your lives. But rejoice and remember he is in his eternal home. And you all will be together again one day. May God keep you and bless you all.
Blessings and grace,
Lynne and Rick

June 7, 2017

Bobby Sorrels

Jimmy was my best friend in first grade.

June 6, 2017

Jan & Mike Roddy

Avanell, Steve, Matt, and families:
Your loss is huge, and we can only share your pain. May the soul that has gone, rest in peace. Keep faith and courage. We are sorry for your loss.
Don't let the sadness of his death fill your heart. Fill it up with his happy memories instead and keep him alive for as long as you can.

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