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James Rail

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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 p.m. at Pinecrest Funeral Home, 7401 Hwy. 5 N., Alexander, Arkansas. Funeral services will follow at 1:30 p.m. 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. Please share your memories of Jim at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.

Published June 8, 2017

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