Willie J. Rosebeary

Willie J. Rosebeary passed peacefully from us on earth on Oct. 1, 2014, reaching the age of 86. Willie was born June 3, 1928, to Willie and Ethel Rosebeary of Westfork, Ark. On Dec. 7, 1957, Willie married his sweetheart, Carrye Sue Payne, and they have loved each other for 63 years. Willie is survived by his loving wife, Carrye; and five children, Paula Rosebeary of Moore, Okla., Denise Davidson and husband, Dennis, of Garden City, Kan., David Rosebeary and Dr. Mark Argo of Tulsa, Okla., Lisa Rosebeary and husband, Tom, of Minneola, Kan., and Rebecca Chavez of De Smet, S.D.; also two sisters; three brothers; seven grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends. Willie is preceded in death by his parents and four brothers. He was employed in the water well and oil well drilling industry. Willie loved his family and enjoyed attending the Rosebeary Family reunion, which celebrated their 35th annual reunion weekend together this past year. Besides his family, he also enjoyed beekeeping, fishing, gardening and boating. Willie was always willing to help anyone in need in whatever way he could assist, whether family, friend or stranger. He had a big heart and a humorous way to tell a story. He was a loving father to his five kids and devoted caring husband to his wife. Viewing will be held on Friday, Oct. 3, 2014, from 2 to 8 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, at Farmington Cemetery, Farmington, Ark.