Roy Elmer Easley, age 84, of Gurdon, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2009, in Arkadelphia. He was born January 19, 1925, in Gurdon, the son of the late James Thomas & Julia Rosanna Easley. Roy was a sawmill worker, a member of Oak Grove Community Church and attended First Assembly of God Church. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Roy was preceded in death by one son, Luke Easley. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty six years, LaVelle McClure Easley, two daughters, Charlotte Bailey (Gary) of Caddo Valley and Lisa Jones of Prescott, six sons, Dusty Easley (Kitty), Phillip W. Easley & Nick T. Easley all of Arkadelphia, Lester D. Easley, Roy L. Easley & Mark C. Easley all of Gurdon, one sister, Annie Anderson of Camden, eight grandchildren, Brandy May (Aaron), Mitchell Jones, James Whitley, Jessie Lea, Jordan Stewart (Jacob), Tamara & Leslie Easley and Chris Bailey (Christie) and five great grandchildren, Braydon Walls, Macie May, Daniel Lea and Haydon and Braxton Bailey. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Welch Funeral Home with Bro. Nathan Rogers and Aaron McClure officiating. Interment will be in Easley Cemetery at Gurdon. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Saturday. Pallbearers will be Aaron May, Randy Windham, Robert Williams, Jacob Stewart, Mitchell Jones, James Whitley and Caleb Easley. Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God Church, 917 South 11th Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign guest book and view the video tribute.