EDWARD RESPALIE JR.

Edward Respalie, Jr., 66, of Magnolia, AR died Friday, August 3, 2018 at the Christus St. Michael Health System in Texarkana, TX.

Edward was born March 15, 1952 in Rochester, NY to the late Edward Gerald Respalie, Sr. and Mary Edith (Porter) Respalie. He was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church and was a welder.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter Racheal Respalie; brother William Respalie; sisters Maxine Respalie, Janice Page, and Susan Starks; and former wife Barbara Respalie.

Edward is survived by his wife Alena (Tsedrik) Respalie of Magnolia; children Johnathan Respalie and April Respalie both of Jonesboro, Christopher Respalie and Misty Respalie both of Lake City; brother Mike Respalie of Rochester, NY; sisters Mary Ann Respalie of Blount Creek, NC, Judy Respalie Watkins Glenn, NY, Chryl Respalie of Chili, NY; seven grandchildren; and best friend Julie Gunnels of Magnolia.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the Immanuel Baptist Church with Bro. Steven McAbee and Bro. Ben Coulter officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions are sent to Immanuel Baptist Church, PO Box 578, Magnolia, AR 71754, to assist with his cremation services.

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