Neal Ford Carlew, 84, of Bentonville, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at the Arkansas Veterans Home in Fayetteville. He was born July 13, 1935 in Amagon, AR to Norman and Viola Ford Carlew.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Neal was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from Sysco Foods as vice president in 1992. Neal enjoyed fishing, playing poker and traveling. He loved his family.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Baker Carlew of the home; two sons, John Carlew and wife, Jennifer of Bentonville and Brian Carlew and wife, Cheryl of Madison, MS; two daughters, Terri Toland and husband, Jimmy of Lewisville, TX and Debra Fryar and husband, Chris of Big Spring, TX; a brother, Barry Martel Carlew and wife, Mary Jane of Harrisburg, AR; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Monday, October 28, 2019 at Beard’s Chapel.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Beard’s Chapel. Interment will follow in the Fayetteville National Cemetery with military honors.
Love, prayers and condolences. I am so very sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for you during this difficult time.
David & Kathleen DeVane
Uncle Neal was a great man! He was always kind and thoughtful to me. He had a great sense of humor and a big heart. I will see y’all Tuesday.
Blessed to be a part of such a loving family. I am Thankful for all the memories I am left with that I will forever cherish. A part of us will forever be missing. Best PawPaw in the world.
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your loved one.
Condolences and prayers for this wonderful family. Never has there been a better mentor and friend than Neal Carlew. He is sorely missed.
My deepest condolences for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this time of grieving.
God speed Mr. Carlew!
Many prayers for all of the family Joyce…I know Neal’s homegoing has left a huge hole in the family…may God heal as only He can at such a loss…Ron and I love y’all…