Mr. James Ruth

Mr. James A. Ruth, age 87, resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at his family's farm near De Queen.

James was the eleventh of twelve children born to Isaah Francis and Beulah Burris Ruth on March 12, 1933 in De Queen. James was a logger, working for Willis Brothers Logging, and was a farmer. He married the love of his life, Bobbie Jean Gentry, on June 16, 1955 in De Queen and to this union, four children were born. James was a member of Rose Hill Gospel Mission and enjoyed farming, logging and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of over 64 years, Bobbie Jean Ruth; six brothers, Clarence, Albert, Elvin (Pete), Lee, Henry and Ernest; and five sisters, Elizabeth, Opal, Mae, Velma and Marie.

James leaves to cherish his memory, four children and their spouses, Judy and Billy Don Weeks, Sr. of De Queen, Barbara and Gene Lile of Hatfield, Evelyn and Russell Yandell of De Queen and Richard and Joan Ruth also of De Queen; fifteen grandchildren, Billy Don, Jr., Wynona, Jonathan, Wynita, LaJeanna, Daniella, Brandon, Aaron, Amanda, James (J. Bo), Sherra, Sandra, Shavonna, Travis and Carrie; thirty-four great-grandchildren; as well as, nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Graveside Services for Mr. James Ruth will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Chapel Hill Cemetery, De Queen, with Bros. Billy Don Weeks, Sr., Billy Don Weeks, Jr. and Brandon Burt officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. Visitation will be general. You may send an online sympathy message at www.chandlerfuneral.com.