James Edward Magness
December 6, 1942 - July 5, 2016

Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home 943 Highway 425 North Monticello, AR 71655 Map & Directions Memorial Service Stephenson-Dearman Chapel 943 Hwy 425 N. Monticello ,  AR 71655 7/9/2016 at 10:00 a.m. Map & Directions   Life Touch Hospice 2301 Champagnolle Rd El Dorado, AR 71730   Chapel Woods Nursing & Rehab 1440 East Church St. Warren, AR 71671

James Edward Magness, age 73 of Warren, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at the Chapel Woods Health and Rehab in Warren. He was born December 6, 1942 in Little Rock, AR to the late Vernon and Lorine DeBlack Magness.

He was in the United States Army Reserves, a retired salesman for Cello Foam and was of the Baptist faith. He played basketball, baseball and ran track for the Arkansas Razorbacks from 1960 to 1964. James was also an avid golfer and tennis player.

Survivors include one son, James Wade Magness of Horn Lake, MS; one daughter, Ashley Magness Hawkins and husband Frank of Monticello; three grandsons, Bradley Magness, Scott Hawkins and wife Alli, and Cole Hawkins; one granddaughter, Charlie Rice; and two great grandsons, Chase Knowles and Gage Rice.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be given to Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Rd, El Dorado, AR 71730 or Chapel Woods Nursing & Rehab, 1440 E. Church St., Warren, AR 71671. Online guest book at www.stephensondearman.com.