Raymond Ralph Gilkey, Jr.

Raymond Ralph Gilkey, Jr., 56, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center in Rogers, Ark. He was born on July 25, 1958 in Shreveport, La. to Raymond Ralph Gilkey Sr. and Norma Shields Gilkey. He loved hunting, fishing, being outdoors and was always ready to teach people to fish. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Marilyn Gilkey of Bella Vista, Ark.; daughter, Kaylin Gilkey of Bella Vista, Ark.; and two sisters, Julie Gilkey Wright of Bella Vista, Ark. and Carol Lafolette of Portland, Ore. A Memorial Service will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the Bella Vista Funeral Home Chapel, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bella Vista Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 5248, Bella Vista, Ark. 72714. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.