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Leslie Burnis Coberly

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Leslie Burnis Coberly, age 79, of Bentonville went to be with his Lord on Oct. 14, 2014, in Bentonville, Ark., at Circle of Life Hospice. He was born in Borger, Texas, on Nov. 7, 1934, to the late Perry Samuel and Jewel (Bivins) Coberly. Leslie was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force from 1953 to 1963. He worked for Contel telephone for 30 years, and upon retirement he worked in security at the Wal-Mart Home Office. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Jo Ann Coberly; sisters, Bessie Frizzell, Art Crabb, Bertie Karr; brothers, Bill Coberly and Frances Coberly. Survivors include his daughter, Leslie Ann Coberly of Bentonville; sisters, Mona Smith and husband, Charles, of Pampa, Texas, Judy Reece and husband, Leon, of Bentonville; brothers, Jody Coberly and wife, Terry, of Fayetteville, Max Coberly and wife, Frances, of Centerton; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, at Bentonville Cemetery. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, AR 72762. Arrangements are by Rollins Funeral Home of Rogers.

Published October 17, 2014

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