Mr. Wayne McCarrell

Mr. Elbert Wayne McCarrell, age 84, a resident of De Queen, passed from this life on Saturday, February 2, 2019, in a Texarkana, Texas hospital, surrounded by family.

He was born to J. C. and Veree Clark McCarrell in Stanford, Texas, on April 12, 1934.  He began his work in the marine business at the age of 14, alongside his father. Wayne and J.C. operated Mack and Son Marine in Arlington, Texas. Later, Wayne and his wife Norma Jo owned and operated L. J. Marine in De Queen. He served in the Air National Guard and was a member of the First Baptist Church of De Queen.  He was a member of the NRA, the Arkansas Cattlemen's Association, was a 32 ^nd degree Mason, and a member of the Sweet Home Masonic Lodge.  He enjoyed flying, fishing and working, but most of all, he cherished the time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Norma Jo Moore McCarrell of De Queen, one daughter and son-in-law, Cindy Lee Frachiseur and Morgan of De Queen; two grandchildren and their spouses, Alan and Christy Lee of Gillham, and Megan and Ronnie Smith of De Queen; three great-grandchildren, Kix Wayne Lee, R.J. Smith, and Bristol Rae Lee; a sister and brother-in-law, Delouris and Jack Wages of Arlington, Texas; and a number of  nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.

Memorial Services for Mr. Wayne McCarrell will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 9, 2019 in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. You may send an online sympathy message at www.chandlerfuneral.com.

The family request that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123.