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Vincent "Bud" McIver

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Vincent Riley McIver, age 82, of Hensley, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 15, 2018. He was known as "Bud" by those who knew and loved him. Bud was a kind, gentle soul who never intentionally harmed anyone. He was born September 11, 1935 to Earley V. and Katie Yocum McIver in Guernsey, Arkansas. Bud was just one year old when his mother passed away, leaving him and his sisters, Betty age 8 and Mary age 6. They were blessed in 1938 when they gained a step-mother, Lillian Mae Formby McIver. Bud is survived by sisters, Mary L. Roberts of Hensley and Janice Brown of Foristell, Missouri; brothers, Donald McIver of Little Rock and Ronald McIver of New Boston, Texas; nine nieces & nephews; 11 great-nieces & nephews and 15 great-great-nieces & nephews with one more on the way. He went to live with his sister, Mary Roberts in 1983 to help with her ill husband. Bud helped with his care until his death in 1988. He was a great source of strength to his sister during those years and continued to live with her until he became ill and went into a nursing facility. Bud loved Guernsey School reunions. His last one was in June 2017, where he enjoyed good food and visiting with old friends. He also enjoyed sitting in the front yard and visiting with folks who stopped by to chat. Bud was a valued employee at Pathfinders for a number of years until his failing health forced him to quit. He had a Beanie Baby collection that was the envy of most of the great nieces & nephews and am immense ball cap collection that he was very proud of. Visitation will be 9:00 to 10 a.m. Friday, July 20 at Ashby Funeral Home with funeral services beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Pine Crest Memorial Park. Bro. RickPorter will be officiating. Rest in peace, dear brother, until we are all together again. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

Published July 17, 2018

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