Gulfport, Mississippi - Arliss Blanding Lamew, 84, died Wednesday at his residence. He was born on May 28, 1928 in Paragould to Claud Edgar and Eppie Maggie Price Lamew. He married Edna Waddell on December 12, 1964 in Light. He worked for Colson Caster Co. for 39 years. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Walnut Ridge.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Lamew; sister-in-law, Norma Lamew; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Denise Bryant of Marion, TX, Susan Sabio (Reuben "Ben") of Gulfport, MS; brother/son, Kelly Waddell (Joyce); sister/daughter, Mona Helms (Danny); several grandchildren; four great-grandchild.
Visitation will be Monday, 10:00am – 1:00pm at First Freewill Baptist Church in Walnut Ridge. Funeral services will be immediately following visitation under the direction of Cox Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge with Don Winfrey officiating and guest speakers David Harper and Ben Sabio. Burial to follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Walcott.
Online guest registry www.coxfhwalnutridge.com.