Thomas Marshal McElmurry, Sr.

June 2, 1932 – April 5, 2019

Thomas Marshal McElmurry, Sr. entered into glory on Friday, April 5, 2019.  He was passionate about his desire to see Jesus return with the hope he had understood the Scriptures correctly concerning the events leading up to the Second Coming.  He was born in Augusta, Arkansas to the late Marshall Abner and Bly Elaine (Drennan) McElmurry.  Tom is predeceased by his loving wife of 59 years, Emogine (Vaughn) McElmurry.

His survivors include his children:  Vicki Lynn of Morrilton, Rachel Rayl of Morrilton, Tammy (Tom) Brown of Hot Springs, Terri Norris of Dardanelle, Kandy (Mike) Rogers of Dardanelle, Tommy (Beverly) McElmurry of Bryant, Mike (Lisa) McElmurry of Dardanelle, and April McElmurry of Hollis, Alan Pledger of Hollis.  Additionally, he is survived by 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, brother Gary (Camille) of Little Rock, brother Bud (Loretta) of Illinois, brother Richard (Kim) of Texas, sister Joyce of Illinois, a host of family along with the membership of Dardanelle Missionary Baptist Church.

Above all things, Tom was called of God to preach "the Word".  He held Seminary, University, and Institutional degrees in Theology, Divinity, and Physical Science.  He faithfully served as Pastor of the Dardanelle Missionary Baptist Church for 45 years.  Prior to entering the ministry, Tom served as a meteorologist in the United States Air Force.  He was certified as a Meteorologist by the United States Air Force in 1954 and became a member of the American Meteorological Society in 1962.  He served in the Mid-Eastern, African, European and Far-Eastern Theaters.  He retired from the Air Force in 1971 as an analyst for the National Security Agency.

Tom was a certified teacher and taught Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science, Biology, and Earth Science in the Dardanelle School District.  He was also a published author, having written three books addressing a "geological exposition concerning the second coming of Christ".  While in the military he wrote scientific articles published by the USAF and the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society.

Until his death Tom faithfully preached the word of God.  His passion for preaching and teaching about the Second Coming of Christ led him around the world - but always back home to his family and his church family in Dardanelle.  He preached in 20 Missionary Baptist colleges and seminaries and over 600 Missionary Baptist Churches in Lithuania, Romania, Africa, and the United States.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 10, at 10:00 a.m. at the Dardanelle Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Tom Brown, Bro. Chuck Trusty, and Bro. Ken Eubanks, officiating.  Burial will be in the Brearley Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 9, from 5-7 p.m. at the Dardanelle Missionary Baptist Church.

His grandsons will serve as Pallbearers.

Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of the Dardanelle Missionary Baptist Church and Dr. Allan Kirkland and staff.

Mark 6:50

For they all saw him, and were troubled.  And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer:  it is I; be not afraid.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to:  Dardanelle Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 157, Dardanelle, AR. 72834.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com