Jimmy W. Bean

Jimmy W. Bean, 72, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012, in Fayetteville, Ark. He was born June 1, 1940, in Dyess, Ark., to Walter Hugh Bean and Inez (Moore) Bean Willey. Mr. Bean was a retired U.S. Navy veteran having served during the Vietnam conflict, was also a retired mechanic for Air Midwest and Tackett Service Station. He was a member of Westside Church of Christ, American Legion, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Bean; three sons, Eric Bean of Corpus Christi, Texas, Jerrel Bean of Springfield, Mo., Marc Bean and wife Gail of Hot Springs, Ark.; one brother, Norman Bean of Yukon, Okla.; one sister, MaryAnn Morris of Waterford, Mich.; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Graveside funeral services with military honors will be held 1 p.m. Monday, July 2, 2012, at Fayetteville National Cemetery with Mr. Mike Pittman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Westside Church of Christ Building Fund 5196 Apple Road Springdale, AR 72762. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.nelsonberna.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.