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Gregory Scott Straver
December 30, 1963 - November 28, 2014

Mr. Gregory Scott Straver of Kankakee, IL, died Friday, November 28, 2014 at the family residence at the age of 50 years, 11 months and 29 days. He was born Monday, December 30, 1963 in Trumann, AR, and had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann before moving to Kankakee 6 months ago. Mr. Straver was an electrican with Dubak Electrical Maintenance and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by one son and four grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Terrye Straver of the home; two sons, Laker Moye of the home and Jerod Straver and his wife, Erica of Jonesboro; one step-daughter, Lindsay Ainsworth of Dayton, OH, one grandson, Ian Straver of Jonesboro, his mother and step-father Barbara and Frank Jones of Batesville, his father and step-mother Thomas and Melba Straver of Trumann; one brother, Greg Hodges of St. Louis, MO; four sisters, Shellie Moore of Thayer, MO, Renee Prince of Harrisburg, Kerri Tankersley and Tami Brooks both of Cahokia, IL, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 at First Assembly of God in Trumann with Dale Taber officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Mike Secrease, Carl Long, Dave Foster, Steve Foster, Chris Smith and Ronnie Jones. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. An on online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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  1. RENEE PRINCE, Harrisburg, Ar says
    December 6, 2014

    Love you Scotty!

  2. kaye holt burns , says
    December 4, 2014

    I am so sorry for your loss. I love you aunt barb and will be praying for you and scottys family

  3. Becky Lenti, Somerville, TN says
    December 3, 2014

    Uncle Tom, Aunt Melba and family.....So sorry I could not be there with family today. I love you guys and you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Scotty Wayne (as I've always heard him called by Uncle Tom) left us way too soon. Always smiling.....that's what I remember the most.

  4. Donna Murphy, Cherokee Village Ar says
    December 3, 2014

    Terrye an family...I am so sorry to hear about Scott. I pray for you to have the strength to get though this . Thinking of you .....Love Donna

  5. Rhonda Moore, Sapulpa ok. says
    December 2, 2014

    I am sorry for the loss of your loss.

  6. Donna Murphy Tommy Yarbrough, Cherokee Village Ar says
    December 2, 2014

    Terri we are so sorry to hear about Scott. WE r praying for you an the family to have the strength to get through this. Love you an hope you the best.

  7. Debby Cromwell Watson, Bay, AR, United States says
    December 2, 2014

    Terrye, Jerred, Lindsay and familySo very sorry to hear about Scott. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Debby Watson

  8. Ron Cannon, Pocahontas AR says
    December 2, 2014

    Looking back we started out in the trade early 80s together. did not make much money and the work was hard but I can't remember working with someone that was more fun to be around.scotty new how to keep you laughing .we didn't make much money but those times were priceless. may god be with the straver family. In love Ron Cannon & family.

  9. Rhonda miles, Jonesboro,ar says
    December 2, 2014

    Will be praying for y'all.so sorry to hear that he had passed away.even when it's expected it is hard to let go,but when its unexpected and being young its harder .even though I won't be at the service,my thoughts and prayers will be there with everyone.

  10. Ashton Cobb-Morgan, Brookland, Arkansas says
    December 2, 2014

  11. Diane Secrease, Trumann says
    December 1, 2014

    So sorry for your loss. Scotty was such an upbeat person.. He was the same no matter where you saw him. He will be greatly missed!! Love all you guys!!

  12. Hester Hogan, Trumannn, Srk 72472 says
    December 1, 2014

    My name is Hester Hogan and I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Scott as a youth at Maple Grove Baptist Church. He was in the youth department with my children, Jenifer Prichard Mott and Lorrie Prichard Patterson. He was a very good young man. I pray for the family as you go through the days ahead with your love for him and all your good, sweet memories. God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.A friend from long ago,Hester Prichard Hogan

  13. Tammy (Fleming)Stanley, Bay,AR. says
    December 1, 2014

    So sorry for your loss Jerod. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  14. Jeff and Martha Wheeler, Jonesboro, AR says
    December 1, 2014

    Terrye,We are so sorry to hear about Scott. Will be praying for you and your family.

  15. nita banks, memphis,tn says
    December 1, 2014

    Terrye,I am so sorry I can not be there Wednesday. I'm having a outpatient procedure done that day. I love you so much my long time friend and I'm praying for you.

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