CARL STRAW

 

 CLASS OF 1953

OCTOBER 23, 1935 - FEBRUARY 1, 2009

Carl E. Straw, 73, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2009, in Sherwood, AR. He was born October 23, 1935 in Nevada, MO.

He worked as a sheet metal worker for 44 years at the UP Raodroad. He belonged to the Bunn Hunting Club. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Sherwood. He liked yard work, gardening and he loved to feed the birds.

Carl was preceded in death by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Straw, and Granddaughter Breanna Flowers.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Mary Straw of Sherwood, children and their spouses: Carla (Ron) Flowers of Sherwood, Cal (Donna) Straw of Ward, one brother Joe Straw of North Little rock, and one sister, Vicki Straw of San Antonio, TX., Grandchildren Shawn Flowers, Eric Flowers, Stephen Straw, Alec Straw, and two Great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Flowers and Haleigh Flowers.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at the First christian Church of Sherwood. Burial was at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Tom Reline, Bill Bond, Harvey Johnston, Wes Hampton, Scott Vest, and Steve Summers.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Christian Church of Sherwood Building Fund, 2803 East Keihl, Sherwood, AR 72120.

Friends and family may sign Mr. Straw's guestbook online by visiting www.griffinleggett.com. Arrangements were under the direction of Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home, 7724 Landers Road., North Little Rock, AR 72117.

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