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John Cady

August 1, 1934 — April 30, 2018

John Cady

John Wesley "Bubba" Cady, 83, of Benton, Arkansas went to be with our Lord April 30, 2018. He was born August 1, 1934 in Hamburg, Arkansas to the late Clifton Lee and Vene Elvira (McPherson) Cady.
Bubba proudly served in the United States Marines. He was a member of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church. Bubba retired from Reynolds as a supervisor in the computer department. Everyone remembers Bubba being a jokester. He joked all the time. He spent several summers coaching Ladies Softball teams. Bubba was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed deer hunting and fishing. He also liked bowling. Bubba was always willing to help anyone with anything. Family remembers him being a "Co-Star" with Burt Reynolds in White Lightning, which was filmed in Benton.
Preceding Bubba in death are his parents; infant son; daughter, Lyn Cady; and siblings: Gene Cady, Beth Rossi, June Ray, and C.B. Cady.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of sixty years, Mary (Ensey) Cady of Benton; son, Terry Cady of Benton; four grandchildren: Sunny Allen and husband Will, Torrie Jones and husband David, Sara Johnson and husband Steven, and Zach Cady; four great-grandchildren: Fallon Martin, Destiny Johnson, Ayden Jones, and Aurora Allen; brother, Charles Cady and wife Frances; sister, Edith Hilton; and many nieces, nephews, family, and friends who love Bubba and will miss him always.
Reception visitation will be held from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, Thursday, May 3, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton. Funeral service, officiated by Rev. Michael Reese will follow at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at Smith-Rosemont Cemetery with Fred McMillan, Tommy Mills, Jimmy Guerin, Dub Grant, James Lynn Dozier, and Gary Howard serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Chuck Ward and John Landers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
Service arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guest register: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Reception Visitation

MAY 3. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (CDT)

Smith - Benton Funeral Home
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015

Funeral Service

MAY 3. 1:00 PM (CDT)

Smith - Benton Funeral Home
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
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