James Allen Bissell

James Allen Bissell, age 84, of Nashville, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014 after a lengthy illness. He was born March 13, 1930 to the late Fred and Irene (Reeder) Bissell in Nashville, AR. He is survived by his wife, Rose (Barber) Bissell of 59 years, 7 months, and 13 days; 2 daughters, Pamela Marlar and husband, Albert of Sheridan, AR, and Patty Baker and husband, Winfred of Covington, LA; and "favorite son", Jeffrey Bissell of Ormond Beach, FL; 3 grandchildren, Aaron Baker and wife, Laura of Covington, LA, Jason Baker and wife, Sarah of Covington, LA, Shiloh Marlar of Conway, AR, and the late Christa Baker Alexander; 12 great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Josiah, James and Mary Ann, Jason II, Andrew, Christa, Anna, Emi, Charlotte, Sarah Beth, and Vivian. James served in the Korean War for 2 and ½ years. After returning home from Korea, he met Rose Barber, a senior at Nashville High and later married on April 8, 1955. He worked for Southwestern Electric Power Co. and retired after 38 years of service. James worked hard in all kinds of weather to provide for his family. After retirement he continued to enjoy raising a garden, working with his cattle, and keeping up the land. James was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church for a number of years. Visitation for James will be held on Monday, November 24, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Latimer Funeral Home. Services will be on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Latimer Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Restland Memorial Park in Nashville. You may send an online sympathy message at www.latimerfuneralhome.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James Allen Bissell please visit our Sympathy Store.