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Cleo Neuhart

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Cleo Neuhart, age 98 of Plainview, Ark. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 in the Yell County Nursing Home. Cleo was born May 12th, 1915, in Steve, Ark. Yell County to the late Charles and Hattie Cockman Neuhart. His wife Annie Grace Evans Neuhart, and his brothers, Cecil and Hartsell Neuhart preceded him in death. Other than a brief move to Charleston, Ark., Cleo was a lifelong resident of Yell County. He was one of the first entrepreneurs in the area of Plainview/South Fourche. Cleo founded Arkansas King Poultry Company, and was a born member at the Plainview First State Bank. He was also, a famer and retail property owner in Plainview. Mr. Neuhart was a member of the Plainview United Methodist Church and was a Mason. Cleo was wed to the late Annie Grace Evans in 1950 for 52 years. His sons, Paul & wife Cindy Neuhart of Atlanta, Ga. and Larry Neuhart of Fort Smith survive him, as well as Phillip & wife Kathryn Neuhart of New York City, N.Y. and Mackenzie Neuhart of Atlanta, his grandchildren. Cleo (Punkin) will be remembered for his kindness and generosity to his family, to his church, and to the community during his 98 years. His sense of humor, in good times and in bad, was inspirational to everyone. He will be in our hearts forever. A Celebration of Cleo's life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2013 at the Plainview United Methodist Church with Rev. Floyd Ray officiating. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. before service at the church. Burial will be at Sandlin Cemetery in Ola. Pallbearers include John Overfelt, Ken Crawford, Mike Merritt, Jim Bailey. Joe Dishongh, Bob Forest and Leonard Garrison. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can sent be sent to Plainview United Methodist church or the Plainview Beautification Committee. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville, Arkansas Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.

Published November 8, 2013

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