Alonzo William Rumery, Jr, 71, of Farmington, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 in Fayetteville. He was born December 23, 1952 in Foxcroft, Maine to Alonzo William and Louise Rumery.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a son, Paul Gonzales.
Alonzo was a SSG (Staff Sergeant) in the U.S. Army (82nd Airborne). He had worked for Tyson as a mechanic (engineering, procurement and construction, EPC).
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Mary Katherine Leger Rumery of the home; his children, Lolita McLendon and husband Billy Joe of AR, Juliet Thomas and husband James of OK, Mistie Norvell and Billy Norvell and family of AR, Prudence Bearden and Derick Bearden and family, Brandi Bottoms and family of IN, Juliann Rumery, Lesley Rumery of OK, Ashlyn Brady and husband Jesse of OK; brother Lester Rumery and wife and family of MA; sister Macy Larrabee and family of ME, brother Bill Rumery and wife Penny of OR, daughter Kathy Howell and husband Marshall of NC; many grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, August 19, 2024 at the Fayetteville National Cemetery with military honors.
If attending the service, please meet at the funeral home by 10:15 that morning for a procession to the cemetery.
Cremation arrangements by Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
Love and miss you, Uncle Jr.! Say hi to your former wives, Aunt Edie and Aunt Lola for us. I will watch over your CHILDREN cousin Cathy and cousin Billy for you. Uncle Lester and mom miss and love you, too. I wish we all had the chance to come together as a family one more time. Peace to you; we will see you again. ❤️
Love you and miss you brother.