Allen Brown McRea

Allen Brown McRea, 90, of Blytheville passed away at home on Monday morning. He was born in Grenada MS to W. T. and Emma Johnson McRea on November 17, 1928. He served his country for three years in the Army National Guard. He and his wife moved to Blytheville 22 years ago and he was a proud member of the First Christian Church in Blytheville.

Mr. McRea was a machinist for over 40 years. Anything mechanical he could figure out how to work with it. His usual job was to set up machines to put the heads on screws. He moved around quite often. They lived in Conway AR and the Quad cities in AL. He retired in 1996, but continued to work odd jobs like lawn mowing. He used to take care of the lawn at First Christian Church, faithfully. He sold his lawn mower earlier this spring.

His hobbies included fishing and talking about fishing. He enjoyed watching western movies that featured his favorite actors like John Wayne and Audie Murphy. His favorite meal was roast, potatoes, and carrots. His wife said he always thanked her for cooking his meal. He was a good man, an honorable man, a sweet man. He had a calm nature. He loved talking to everybody and he liked helping people.

He was preceded in death by his parents: W. T. and Emma McRea; four brothers: Thomas, Riley, Charley, and Ben; four sisters: Ruby, Jeanette, Irene, and Billie; and one grandson, Michael Pettet.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Clytee Palmer McRea;

One daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Richard Pettet of High Ridge MO;

One son, David Wayne McRea, of St. Louis MO;

Two grandsons: Nicholas (Brittany) Pettet, and Bradley Pettet;

Two sisters: Geneva Weeks and Josephine McCarty;

Many nieces and nephews;

And a host of friends and church family that will miss him dearly.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 11th, 11:00 a.m. at Carney Funeral Home with Rev. Holly Jo Engle officiating. Visitation will be Thursday 10:00 a.m. until service begins. Burial will be private in St. Louis MO.

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Thursday, July 11, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Carney Funeral Home 1501 Byrum Road Blytheville, Arkansas 72316

Thursday, July 11, 2019 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Carney Funeral Home 1501 Byrum Road Blytheville, Arkansas 72316

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