Billy Duke Mansell, of Fort Smith, passed away August 31, 2017. He was 89 years old. He was born December 16, 1927 in Fort Smith. He was the middle son born to Floyd Marcus and Rosie Kouri Mansell. A lifelong resident of Fort Smith, he attended Fort Smith High School, now known as Northside. His Navy service began shortly after the age of 17. Duke played a part in a round of nuclear testing called “Operation Crossroads”. The U.S. Military endeavor tested the effects on warships at Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands. His post military life included a long career of sales, mainly postage meter machines, automated typewriters and full service car washes. Duke was a long time member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church, where he was a faithful member of the Couples Sunday School Class.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Faye Johnson Mansell; his four children, Mike (Pam) Mansell of Dallas, Texas, Pam Stouffer of Fort Smith, Dean (Roxanne) Clow of Fort Smith and Duane (Mary) Clow of Atkins, Arkansas; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by two sister-in-law’s, Wanda Mansell of Magdalena, New Mexico and Jackie Mansell of Fort Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Floyd and Larry Mansell.
Funeral Services will be 10:00am Friday, September 8, 2017 in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, with Sr. Pastor Brad Lewter officiating. Burial, with Navy honors will follow at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith. The family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00pm Thursday, September 7, 2017 in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Couples Sunday School Class.
The family requests, that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be sent to Fountain of Youth Adult Day Care, 2801 McKinley Avenue, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72908.
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