Elmer Charles "Cotton" Kralicek

Elmer Charles Kralicek, 87 of Fort Smith, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014. He was born on April 12, 1927 in Shreveport, LA to the late Grover and Dorothy Kralicek. He was a member of Central Presbyterian Church, a Real Estate Broker for Kralicek Realty and served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and the Army National Guard during the Korean War. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Donna; one brother, Randolph Kralicek and two sisters, Alma Whisenunt and Margaret Nordam. Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Central Presbyterian Church. Private interment will be at Fort Smith National Cemetery with Military Honors. Arrangements are under the direction of Fentress Mortuary in Fort Smith. He is survived by three sons: Randy Kralicek of Fort Smith. Robert Kralicek of Tulsa and David Kralicek of Russellville; a brother, Harold Kralicek of Lebannon, Oregon; four grandchildren, Daniel Kralicek, Joseph Kralicek, Randa Russell and Amanda Kralicek, and seven great grandchildren: Kyler Russell, Levi Russell, Brandon Kralicek, Allison Russell, Caroline Kralicek, Raylin Russell and Nathan Kralicek. Pallbearers will be Steven Russell, Daniel Kralicek, Joseph Kralicek, Jerome Flusche, Steve Bassham and Steve Phillips. Honorary Pallbearers will be his Great Grandchildren. Visitation will 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday, November 14, 2014 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box Drawer 2222, Little Rock, AR 72203. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.fentressmortuary.com