He was a retired Drew County Road Foreman, U. S. Army Veteran of the Korean War and was a Baptist. He was the son of the late Alexander Eck Rawls and Mollie Evora O'Neill Rawls and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Earl and Travis Rawls and four sisters, Audrey Young, Lola Riley, Clara Carpenter and Mildred Merck. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed riding horses.
Survivors include his wife, Katherleen Brantley Rawls of Monticello; one son, David Rawls and wife, Cindy of Monticello; one daughter, Gloria Rawls Schwab of Bentonville, AR; three grandchildren, Kaley Schwab, Jeffery Rawls and wife, Jamie, Samantha Rawls Tucker and husband, Seth; and two great-grandchildren, Jaxon Rawls and Silas Tucker.
Condolences(31)
Becky Young
Monticello, AR Friday, September 2, 2011 My condolences to your family as you go through this time of loss. You have an awesome family, and Mr. Rawls was a wonderful man. My prayers are with you during this time.Becky Young
Bradley and Paula Herring
Warren, AR Thursday, September 1, 2011 David, we are so sorry for the loss of your dad we just seen it. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.Jennifer McDonnell Thompson
Hickory, NC Tuesday, August 30, 2011 I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Curly. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you all.Jeri Todd
Monticello, AR Tuesday, August 30, 2011 David & family, I am sorry for your loss. No one can or will ever know exactly how you feel so just keep on keeping on & GOD will take care of the rest.Sincerely,
Jeri Todd
Suzie Ethridge
Tillar, AR Monday, August 29, 2011 To the Rawls family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in your time of need. Your family will be in my prayers.Bruce
Monticello, AR Monday, August 29, 2011 Your family will be in my prayers.the marshall family
monticello, AR Monday, August 29, 2011 so sorry for your lost. you have our prayers and may god bless the rawls family.Leslie McKiever
Monticello, AR Monday, August 29, 2011 Mrs. Rawls, Gloria and Family, and David and Family,I am so sorry for your loss, Mr. Rawls always had a special place as a "softball" Dad. He was so good to all of us girls.
Leslie
Lily Hughes Shields
Billings, MT Monday, August 29, 2011 So sorry to hear about Curley. I am Betty Rawls Hughes' daughter and met Curley a few times along with the rest of the family when we would gather for reunions. May God be with you.Joyce Rawls Raney
Ivan, AR Monday, August 29, 2011 Gloria,Just heard about your dad today. Sorry I didn't find out sooner,I would have come over to see you.Call me and I may be able to come while you're home. 870-250-1817
Angie Boyd
Hot Springs, AR Monday, August 29, 2011 Kathleen and Family, I was so sorry to hear of Curley's passing . A small prayer for you, So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart. For every time you think of me, I'm right here in your Heart. My deepest sympathy and my prayers for all of you. AngieLeigh Austin
Hot Springs, AR Monday, August 29, 2011 David, I am so sorry to hear about your father's death. He was a great person and will be missed by all!Josh & Angie Frost
Monticello, AR Monday, August 29, 2011 We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers!!!Larry Doggett
Monticello, AR Monday, August 29, 2011 We, at Fountain Of Life Christian Center in Monticello, are sorry for your loss and are praying for you. May the peace and love of God be with you.Pastor Larry Doggett
Alvin and Irma James
, AR Sunday, August 28, 2011 Jeff & Jamie and all family members: So sorry to hear of Mr. Curley. Know he will be greatly missed. He truely loved his family. Alvin often talks how his dad (salty) thought so much of Mr. Curley and always talked highly of him as they had worked together. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are in South Texas sorry we can't be there.Jill McDonnell Pemberton
Monticello, AR Sunday, August 28, 2011 So sorry for your loss. Your dad was truly the last of his kind. Love you guys and you are in our prayers.Johnny, Jill, and Kelan Pemberton
Barbara McElroy
Monticello, AR Sunday, August 28, 2011 So very sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Ernest thought the world of you two. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Walter & Norma Chapman
Monticello, AR Sunday, August 28, 2011 Dear Kathleen, So sorry to hear of Curly's passing. He was a super nice guy and it was an honor to be his friend. Thank you my friend for your service to our country. May God bless you..Pam Gladden
Monticello, AR Sunday, August 28, 2011Aunt Kat, Gloria and David and family,
Lots of memories from childhood and my youth with
my aunt and uncle. I love you so much. I ask the Lord
to comfort you all and be with you during this time.
I love you all.
kay mcanally
, AR Sunday, August 28, 2011 Kathleen and family. We pray the Lord grant you peace and comfort in this time of great sadness. We remember great times we had riding around, playing cards and talking about our gardens. Curley had a full life with something always going on. He will be missed.God Bless you all
Kay and Garland
Gloria Hensley
Monticello, AR Saturday, August 27, 2011 David & Cindy,So sorry for your loss. I know Mr. Curley was a special man and loved by so many. Heaven is blessed with him and you will again see him one day. Prayers going up for peace and comfort during this difficult time. Love you both.
barbara milburn
, AR Saturday, August 27, 2011 I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.bonnie cruce
monticello, AR Saturday, August 27, 2011 I am so sorry to hear the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Each member of your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I hope you will be able to find peace at this time.Bobby & Margaret Gilliam
Shreveport, LA Saturday, August 27, 2011 Bless your family and Tony Rawls, Martha Lee andTravis' only Son being his Uncle.
We live too far to be there.
I am Ellis and Trena's Son.
Our prayers are for this family.
Lelia Guin Davis
Monticello, AR Saturday, August 27, 2011 Kathleyn, no words can express how sorry I am to hear of Curly^s passing. It seems only yesterday that I walked into Discount furniture and there he was to greet you with a big smile and a kind word. The family has known him and you all my life and I wish I could take some of your burden away. He will be missed vry much remember we love you.Jerry Lawson
Rogers, AR Saturday, August 27, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers are with you Gloria, and the rest of the family.Becky Kersey
Bentonville, AR Saturday, August 27, 2011 Gloria,I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Cindy Breece
Rogers, AR Saturday, August 27, 2011 Gloria and family,I am thinking of you at this difficult time. I know how hard a loss like this can be. We are never ready to lose a loved one.
Donna Usry
wilmar, AR Saturday, August 27, 2011 I am so sorry to hear of your loss he was a sweet guy. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers . May God Bless and give you strength during this time and in the days to comeFaye & Randy Lewis
Monticello, AR Saturday, August 27, 2011 I will always remember how sweet Mr. Curly was. So kind and friendly to me each time I was in his home or just out and around town. I know his passing has left a great space in a close family. Many people share your sorrow because he was a great man who loved his wife and children. I pray you find peace and comfort soon.Sheila Gardner
Monticello, AR Saturday, August 27, 2011 Aunt Kat, Gloria, & David,I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Curley. You all will be in my thoughts and Prayers.