James “J.B.” Gilcrease, 90, of Van Buren, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at his home. He was born November 9, 1928 in Dry Prong, LA to the late John and Audie Gilcrease. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and the Korean Conflict, and was a retired medical aidman. He was a member of the American Legion Post 31 in Fort Smith for 39 years, and a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). He was preceded in death by a grandchild, Brandon Burns, and a great-grandchild, Eden Rose Dortch.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia of the home; two daughters, Anita Ricketts and husband Larry of Rudy, and Kay Burns and husband Bobby of Van Buren; a son, James Gilcrease and wife LaVinia of Van Buren; two sisters, Joye Stoneking of Minden, LA, and Jerri Stiller of Surprise, AZ; six grandchildren, Erik Ricketts, Josh Gilcrease, Jerrod Ricketts, Ryan Burns, Jason Gilcrease, and Leah Dortch; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Gracelawn Cemetery with Military Honors, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
Pallbearers will be Roger Parks, Rickey Parks, Bud Roscoe, Larry Mosley, Bob Person, Erik Ricketts, and Jerrod Ricketts.
The family will visit with friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 2, 2019, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.
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