Eugene Kenneth "Tince" Bartholomew

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Eugene Kenneth "Tince" Bartholomew

81, a resident of Strickler, Arkansas, passed away August 21, 2008 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born December 5, 1926 at Strickler, Arkansas, the son of Elbert Leslie and May Jones Bartholomew.

Tince served in the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Gerald Bartholomew and one sister, Cleo McCuen.

Survivors include two sons, Michael "Butch" Bartholomew of West Fork, Arkansas, Gary Allen Bartholomew of Johnson, Arkansas; one daughter, Janice Bartholomew of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; his special companion, Betty Underwood of Memphis, Tennessee; one brother, Leslie Bartholomew of Kansas City; two sisters, Wanda Frazier of Prairie Grove, Arkansas and Avis Bailey of Springdale, Arkansas; six grandchildren; Wendy Bartholomew, Barry Bartholomew, David Clayton, Lori Bradley, Gentry Spinks and Whitney Bartholomew; six great grandchildren.

Visitation will be on Sunday afternoon from 1:00-6:00 P.M. with the family receiving friends from 4:00-5:00.

Funeral Service will be held Monday, August 25, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. at the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas with Randy Burris officiating, burial will be in the Eighty Six Cemetery Strickler, Arkansas

Pallbearers will be, Kaine Garrett, Tommy Carter, Doyle Baker, Donald Walker, Deon McAdoo, O.L. Tanner.

Honorary Pallbears are Shawn Fidler, Randy Skelton, Barry Bartholomew, Richard Smith, Mark McKnight and David Clayton

Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The complete obituary may be, viewed on the Luginbuel Web Page. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com

Funeral Service

Monday, August 25, 2008
10:00 am

the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove.

Visitation

Sunday, August 24, 2008
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove the family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Final Resting Place

Eighty Six Cemetery

General

Date of Birth: Dec 5, 1926

Date of Death: Aug 21, 2008

Age: 81

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WHAT A MAN I HAD IN TINCE. HE WAS SO STRONG AND SO GENTLE AND SO WISE. HE DEARLY LOVED ALL HIS FAMILY SO VERY MUCH. HE HAD A WONDERFUL MEMORY BANK FULL OF MEMORIES OF HIS FAMILY AND ALL HIS FRIENDS, ALL THE GOOD TIMES AND THE BAD. HE UNDERSTOOD THAT YOU HAD TO GO THROUGH BAD TIMES TO ALSO HAVE THE GOOD. HE BELIEVED IN GOD AND LOVED ALL OF GOD'S CREATIONS. HE LOVED TO WATCH NATURE WORKING. TINCE LOVED TO LAUGH AND SING AND DANCE. HE LOVED BEING A RESPONSIBLE MAN AND HE LOVED TO WORK AND ACCOMPLISH SOMETHING EACH DAY.HE HAD A HEART AS BIG AS ALL OUTDOORS AND IT WAS IN HIS NATURE TO BE ATUNE TO EVERONE HE EVER MET.WHAT A LOSS IT IS BUT WHAT A WONDERFUL LEGACY HE HAS LEFT FOR ALL TO LEARN FROM AND FOLLOW. THERE IS A HUGE HOLE IN MY SOUL RIGHT NOW SINCE HE HAS LEFT ME. TO HIS FAMILY I WILL SAY: PLEASE REALIZE HOW MUCH HE LOVED YOU ALL. BETTY

Betty Underwood - Significate Other

Tince was a wonderful person with a beautiful soul. The most genuine person I ever knew - true to himself and to all he knew and to all he felt and loved. A saying I have lived my life by is "We are all a part of whom we have meet" and we are so thankful that we have had Tince in our lives and in our heart and will have him with us forever. Love Linda and Ed Spears

Linda & Ed Spears - Member Of Tince Memphis Family

So sorry to hear of Tince's passing away. I have known him for lots of years, a good friend. Bill and I both will keep your family in our prayers. Love, Bill and Barbara (Wyman) Griscom

Bill And Barbara Griscom - Friend

Kristie Drymon

Butch, John and I would like to express our sincere sorry at the news of your dad's death. We will miss seeing him at the Moose. You are in our prayers and may God ease your heartache, quickly, and bless your other relatives. Sally and John Schuster

John And Sally Schuster - Friends

Deepest sympathy to all who loved Tince. Sorry we couldn't be there. Tince was great to me during my dad's illness & death. He will be greatly missed.

Carey (bartholomew) & John Humphries - Niece

Tince was the finest man, I have met. He was kind and giving and he he was an inspiration to me. I suffered some of the disabilites he did and he understood and took the time to do anything to help me that he could. Most of all he loved and cared for his companion Betty. She made life easier for him. He missed his family and being in Arkansas, but they visited and made his life complete. He loved them dearly. His animals sure miss him already as all who knew him will. He was kind caring and a very noble man. He never met a stranger and he loved the land. He spoke often of things he did when he was young and growing up. He got a kick out of telling me that gas was 13 cents a gallon when he was a boy. Life goes on but we will all miss Mr Tince especially MoJo, who is a feral cat who took up with Tince and followed him everywhere. That pleased him. He wouldn't admit it to me but I could tell.Goodbye my dear friend, you will be missed.My sympathy to family and friends. Sue Mccully

Sue McCully - Memphis Neighbor And Friend.

Keith Deaton - Good Friend

I am so sorry for your lost Tince was a wonderful man and I really loved him too and all of the family are so great. We will always keep him in our hearts. Love Wanda

Wanda Bentley - Friend

Our prayers are with the family in their time of sorrow.

Tommy & Emily Davis

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Charles Sisemore

WE JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW WE ARE THINKING ABOUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS LOSS. WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS.

Mark And Sherrie Lindsay - Friends Of Butch And Avis

Delores Hutchens

I remember Tince having fun and dancing. He was a good man. Thank god for having him in my life.

Delores Hutchens - Cousin

Brian And Miranda Presley - Friends Of Family

Where can I start about my thoughts and feelings for Tince. He was a man I always looked up to and cherished all the memories I had with him. We had alot of laughs together. He was a real gentleman. A close and very dear friend of mine told me you could tell alot about a man at his funeral. Tince left no wonder about his life and impact on others today. I will always love my uncle Tince.

Roger Frazier - Nephew

Tince sure always made me laugh when I was around him! He was a person who shot you straight. I'm very fortunate to have known him. Very sorry for your loss.

Cleet Baker

Wanda Bentley

My prayers go out to all of the family...I know from Vic's stories and over the years, He was a good man and loved to laugh..He was always fun to be around..My prayers go all of the famly, Peg and family

Mrs. Victor G. Baker{peggy}