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James Brant Croxdale

James Brant Croxdale, 66 of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away Friday, May 6, 2016 in Fayetteville. He was born in Bentonville, Ark., to James Millard Croxdale and Betty (VanZant) Croxdale. He was a 1967 graduate of Rogers High School and received his bachelor's degree at the University of Arkansas in 1971. Brant was employed by Hiland Dairy for 41 years, retiring as general manager in 2014. He was preceded in death by his son, Blake Croxdale and his father. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Karen Smith Croxdale; his daughter Megan and her husband Steve Mikles and their daughters Peyton and Anna, all of Oviedo, FL; and his mother. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 10 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Memorials may be made to the Blake Croxdale Writing Award Fund, c/o Fayetteville Public Education Foundation, P.O. Box 571, Fayetteville, Ark. 72701-0571 or to Willard Walker Hospice Home, 325 East Longview Street Fayetteville, AR 72703. To sign the online guest book please visit www.nelsonberna.com.

Published May 8, 2016

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