Arlen Charles Hervey
August 3, 2012 - September 14, 2012

Mr. Arlen Charles Hervey of Trumann, Ark. died Friday, September 14, 2012, at Three Rivers Nursing Center in Marked Tree, Ark., at the age of 95 years 1 month and 11 days. He was born on Friday, August 3, 1917 in Cardwell, Mo., to the late Jessie and Lettie Coleman Hervey. Mr. Hervey lived in Trumann for the past 17 years, and was a retired factory worker. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gracie Hervey in 1996, his second wife, Alberta Hervey in 2007, one step-son, William Bushong Jr., two brothers, three sisters, two step-brothers, one step sister and was the son of the late Jessie and Lettie Coleman Hervey.Survivors include a step-daughter, Louise Lane of Trumann, one stepson, Carlee Bushong Sr. of Greenbrier, Ar.; one brother, Sonny Hervey of Arkansas, Niece Brenda Bradley of Van Alstyne, Tx. 21 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and a special friend, Pete Clem for over 60 years. Funeral services will be Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, with Bro. Paul Mize officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Pallbearers will be David Thompson, Donny Fortner, Wayne Bradley, Paul Bushong and Andrew Thompson. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. An online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.