Roy Beaden Eslick

Roy Beaden Eslick, 92 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026. He was born July 28, 1933 in Oil Trough, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Beaden Eslick and Fannie Mae Nickless Eslick; his wife, Patricia Ann Trimmer Eslick; son, Timothy Alan Eslick; five sisters, Hazel Hipp, Betty Byrd, Marie Kelly, Mildred Garner, Billie Jo Hammers.

Roy is survived by his son, David Austin Eslick and Jennifer; sister, Kimberly Ann Hursman and Brad; grandchildren, Jonathan Eslick and Jacey, Hannah Mallett and Josh, Benjamin Eslick and Molly, Timothy Eslick and Megan, Sean Reed; great grands, Bennett, Oliver, Oaks, Ryder, Jude, Hollyn, Heidi, as well as several other family and friends.

Roy's parents lived a life of sharecropping and odd-jobbing, and before Roy left home, his family moved nearly 50 times, living at times mostly in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.

As an adult, Roy had many jobs. Eventually Roy worked in copper mines in Central Arizona where he developed his love for authentic Mexican food. He was drafted and served in the Army stateside during the Korean War as a driver for officers. Following a term in the military Roy settled in Southern California and met the love of his life, Patricia, while working as a mechanic in a Shell station. He married Patricia and they moved back to Arizona, where they started their family with three children, Timothy, David, and Kimberly.

Following the tragic accidental death of their oldest son Timothy, and the birth of their daughter Kimberly, Roy and Pat moved from Arizona to Siloam Springs, Arkansas, where they raised their family. Roy worked at Webb Wheel from 1969 until he and Pat retired in 1995 - he from Webb Wheel and she from JCPenney.

Following retirement, Roy and Pat spent their time travelling and camping in their RV with their Good Sam's Club, and flea-market shopping and selling. Roy and others in the Good Sam's Club enjoyed playing music wherever they travelled, around campfires and in RV community centers across the countryside. Eventually, Roy and Pat moved to Russellville Arkansas to be close to their son, David, who looked after them in their elder years.

His visitation will be 5-7 pm, Monday, July 13, 2026 at Russellville Family Funeral. His funeral service will be 10am, July 14, 2026 at Gateway Pentecostal Church, with Bro. Jerry Vinson officiating. The private burial will follow in Riley Creek Cemetery, outside of Belleville, Arkansas.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Russellville Family Funeral. Please visit our website, www.russellvillefamilyfuneral.com, to share a memory or condolence with his family.