James Lewis Below, 80, of Hartford, Arkansas passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 in Van Buren. He was retired from the U.S. Navy and a veteran of the Vietnam War, member and deacon of Jones Memorial Methodist Church, member of the Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and a former Boy Scout leader.
He is survived by four sons, Robert James Below and wife, Tammy of Salida, CO, Jacob LeRoy Below and Sara of Hartford, Erick Allen Below of Fort Smith and Andrew George Below and wife, Sara of Salida, CO; one daughter, Jackie Lynn Burrows of Pueblo, CO; one sister, Lois Irene Below; ten grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Below, a brother, Robert Below and a sister, Marjorie Ledley.
A family led memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood.
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