James D. Troy

James D. Troy, 63, passed away on Aug. 19, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center in Rogers after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on May 7, 1951, in Forest City, Ark., to the late Cecil E. Troy Sr. and Doris May (Wells) Troy. He was the loving husband of Betty (Kamarit) Troy of Bentonville. He worked at Walmart for 33 years as the mailroom supervisor. James was blessed with a green thumb and loved growing plants and flowers. He enjoyed antique car shows, and was an accomplished piano player and artist. He was a selfless man who would do anything for his friends and family. He is survived by his wife; daughters, Connie Cover (Ken) of Rogers and Jessica Troy (Jarrod Barnes) of Bella Vista; brother, Cecil E. Troy Jr. (Janet) of Pea Ridge; sisters, Judy Taylor-McGowen (Benny) of Camanche, Okla., and June Milliken (Ed) of Bentonville; brother-in-law, Terry Jones of Bentonville; three grandchildren, Jackson, Molly and Izzabella; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Jane Jones. Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Callison-Lough Funeral Home, Bentonville. A funeral service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home, with burial to follow at Bentonville City Cemetery. Donations can be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences can be made at www.callisonlough.com.