Walter Dale Pankey
July 10, 1945 - March 21, 2015
Walter Dale Pankey, 69, of Batesville, departed this life on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at home with his family by his side. He was born July 10, 1945 in Bradford, a son of the late Walter (Pete) and Inas (Guthrie) Pankey. Mr. Pankey worked for Horton Drywall for 38 years, and was a cattle farmer who enjoyed raising cattle, hunting, and fishing. He is survived by his wife Joyce (Lyons) Pankey; one son, Steve (Andrea) Pankey of Bradford; one granddaughter, Alesha (Cole) Conway of Bradford; one great grandson, Bentlee Lay; one sister, Velma Lee (Alfred) Prince of Bradford; one brother, Lester (Helen) Pankey of Bradford; one stepson, Brad (Gina) Jenkins of Tennessee; one stepdaughter, Brandy Reynolds of Batesville; two step granddaughters, Kilee Reynolds of Batesville, and Katelyn Reynolds of Batesville; one step grandson, Chase Jenkins of Tennessee; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by one brother, Jimmy Pankey; three sisters, Wanda Winningham, Montine McDougal, and Christine Pankey; and his parents. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 24, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. at Bradford Memorial Funeral Home in Bradford, Arkansas. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 10 a.m. at Trinity Baptist Church in Bradford, Arkansas with Bro. Don Robinson officiating. Interment to follow at Smith Cemetery . Arrangements entrusted to Bradford Memorial Funeral Home of Bradford, Arkansas. bradfordmemorial.com
Walter Dale Pankey, 69, of Batesville, departed this life on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at home with his family by his side. He was born July 10, 1945 in Bradford, a son of the late Walter (Pete) and Inas (Guthrie) Pankey. Mr. Pankey worked for... View Obituary & Service Information