Jimmie Lee Anthony

Jimmie Lee Anthony was born July 9, 1933 in Brinkley, Arkansas. He was an only child of Mae Ella Terry and M.P. Anthony.

He was called home to rest on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00am at The Springs of Premier Health & Rehabilitation in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Pearlie Anthony. 

On June 17, 1956, Jimmie married Pearlie Buchanan, his wife of 56 years. They were blessed with six beautiful loving daughters; Shirley, Barbara, Mary, Suzanne, Yvonne, and Patty.

Jimmie worked at General Industries(GI) in Forrest City, Arkansas until it closed. He later moved to Little Rock, Arkansas and gained employment in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Where he worked as security guard until he retired. 

Jimmie cherished his family, especially when there was something to celebrate. 

He liked driving nice cars, listening to Blues, watching westerns. Basketball and football was one of his favorite pastime events. But most of all, he enjoyed playing cards, especially  spades.

He leaves not to mourn, but to cherish his fond memories of his living; his six daughters: Shirley (Roy) Daniels, Barbara Jones, Mary Anthony, Suzanne (Clint) Williams, Yvonne (Calvin) Agnew, and Patty (Marvin) Ashford. 14 grand children: Pierre, Melanie, Stephen (Shana), Katrina, Roy Jr., Victoria, Kadedra (Chanel), Marquis (Rayven), Marvin III, Patricia (A.doo), Matthew, Miriam, Mitchell, and Patrick. 9 great-grand children: Jasmine, Car'Reona, Sean, Sharmayne, Shanae, Simeon, Stephanie, Amirah, and Amara. 2 great great grand: Baleigh, and Avereigh and a  special sister inlaw; Irvy Jean Sargent, along with a great host of other relatives and friends. 

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ORDER OF SERVICE:

Processional..........Soft Music

(ONCE THE CASKET IS CLOSED @ 2:00PM, IT WILL NOT BE REOPENED)

Scripture....

Old Testament....................Katrina Lewis

New Testament....................Patricia Ashford

Prayer..............Marvin Ashford, Sr.

Tribute.............Grandchildren

Expressions..........(2 MINUTES PLEASE)..........

Solo.................Timothy Anthony

Acknowledgements/Resolutions............Lucille Jones

Obituary Reading..............Soft Music...............

Eulogy...............Minister Gail Ellis-Burke

Sealing of the Bier..........KSFCS  Funeral Directors

Recessional...Flowers, Ministers, Pallbearers, Casket, Family & Friends

Casket Bearers:

Stephen Jones    Marvin Ashford III   Mitchell Ashford

Marquis Williams   Matthew Ashford   Patrick Ashford

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 Honorary Pallbearers:

Roy Daniels Sr.   Pierre Newman   Clint Williams   

Dr. Marvin Ashford   Calvin Agnew   Roy Daniels Jr.

Location of Interment:  3:30pm

Haven of Rest Cemetery * 7102 W. 12th Street * Little Rock, AR

Repast:

St. Bartholomew Catholic Church Event Building (ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE CHURCH) * 1622 Marshall Street * Little Rock 

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Poem:

"When Tomorrow Starts Without Me"

When Tomorrow Starts without me
Please Try to understand
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand
The angel said my place was ready
In Heaven far above
And That I would have to leave behind
All those I Dearly Love
But When I walked through
Heaven’s Gates
I felt so much at home
When God looked down and
Smiled at me, and told me
“Welcome Home.”
So when Tomorrow starts without me,
Don’t think we’re far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I’m right there in your heart.

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For more information, plant a "Living Memorial" Tree, sign online guest register, light an "In Loving Memory Of" tree: www.kellysmithfunerals.com. 501-612-5607.

*** SPECIAL NOTES ***  

Scroll down for  "SERVICE DETAILS",   to get updated time and location information. (The Wake, family hour and gathering of family and friends CAN mean all the same in some circumstances, PLEASE read "SERVICE DETAILS" to be correctly informed) 

Click on the     "TRIBUTE WALL (or GUEST BOOK)" button,  to LIGHT A CANDLE,  to ADD and SEE all photos, videos, and Words of sentiment.   Click on a photo to enlarge it. Then click the L or R arrow to see all photos. 

Click on the     "FLOWERS & GIFTS" button,  SO THAT YOU CAN SEND FLOWERS/CARDS/BLANKETS/GIFTS/PLANT A MEMORIAL TREE .  

Click on the     "DONATIONS" button,  IF YOU DESIRE TO GIVE TO A FAVORITE CHARITY .  

WE WOULD LIKE TO ENCOURAGE THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO CONTINUE TO LIGHT A CANDLE, UPLOAD PHOTOS AND SEND WORDS OF SENTIMENT ON THIS MEMORIAL PAGE THROUGHOUT THE DAYS, MONTHS AND YEARS TO COME. ESPECIALLY, DURING DAYS OF SPECIAL EVENTS, i.e. BIRTHDAYS, HOLIDAYS, ANNIVERSARY AND THEN ON DAYS WHEN YOU JUST WANT TO SAY SOMETHING TO OR ABOUT YOUR LOVED ONES FOR NO SPECIAL REASON.  (DESIGN AND COLORS CAN BE CHANGED)

THIS MEMORIAL PAGE WILL REMAIN ON OUR WEBSITE INDEFINITELY. DO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS, FEELINGS AND PHOTOS WITH THE FAMILY, THEY WILL APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH.  

(We would also appreciate it if you will RATE us, on GOOGLE, and leave a comment on "TESTIMONIAL PAGE" of this MEMORIAL PAGE of your loved one)

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