John Oxner

John Oxner, Jr. 89, of Cabot, formerly of Marianna went to be with the Lord, Monday, March 20, 2017. He was born March 21, 1927 in Rondo, Arkansas to the Late John Henry Oxner and Sue McGrew Oxner. He was a retired sales agent for National Investors Insurance Company. He also worked several years with Aflac Insurance Company. He was a former Mayor of Marianna, long time member of First United Methodist Church and A Navy Veteran of WWII. He served the Marianna and Lee County area for over ten years in funeral service, employed with Roller Funeral Homes as a licensed Funeral Director. John's favorite job was working his farm of fruit trees. He will long be remembered for the years he spent raising delicious peaches and in the fall a bountiful crop of Arkansas Black Apples. He was a member of "The Greatest Generation", a patriot, a true friend and a man whose word was his bond. He is survived by his daughter, Priscilla (Bob) Morris of Cabot, two sons, Dwight (Debbie) Oxner of Cabot and Jimmy (Jan) Oxner of Aubrey, brother, Charles (Juanita) Oxner of Cabot, seven grandchildren, Brian (Barbara) Morris, Hayley (Terry) Helms, Britt Morris, Brad (Nicki) Oxner, Amy (Brett) Tullos, John (Kim) Oxner and Heath (Trish) Oxner, eighteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. John was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dolores Mizell Oxner, two sisters, Joyce Moore and Marjorie Gardner and a brother, Lloyd Earl Oxner. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2017 at First United Methodist Church in Marianna with the Rev. Seig Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Marianna Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. till 2 p.m. at the Church. Grandchildren and spouses will serve as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer, Gary Anderson. Memorials may be made to First Methodist Church, Marianna. Arrangements are by Bishop-Crites Funeral Home of Greenbrier. www.bishopcrites.com 501-679-4400.