Allen Lionell Christy age 88 of Dardanelle died Thursday, October 5, 2017 at his home. He was born May 2, 1929 at Harkeys Valley to the late Roy and Gertrude Miller Christy. He was a member of the Dardanelle Church of Christ and he loved to fish, hunt and visiting with friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Sheila Christy Trigg.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 65 years, Evelyn Christy; one son, Terry Christy and wife Johnnie Sue, one daughter, Sherry Cheatham and husband Mark all of Dardanelle; a son-in-law, Dean Trigg of Russellville; brother, Bill Christy and wife Gail of Harkeys Valley; one sister-in-law, Mary Beth Christy of Greenville, SC; five grandchildren, Tarin Andrews, Dustin Cheatham, Brent Christy, Julie Hall, Tyler Christy and seven great grandchildren, Dayton Cheatham, Daylan Cheatham, Kaylie Christy, Asher Hall, Carson Hall, Rousch Cheatham and Kadence Christy.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00P.M., Saturday, October 7, 2017 at the Dardanelle Church of Christ with Bro. Mark Auten and Elder Garry Turner officiating. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday, 12:00P.M. to 1:00P.M. at the church prior to the service.

Pallbearers will be Stacey Noblett, Mickey Christy, Jason Hixon, and grandsons, Dustin Cheatham, Brent Christy and Tyler Christy.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Elders and Deacons of the Dardanelle Church of Christ.

Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com