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“Sonya and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
1 of 76 | Posted by: Chris Tucker - Fayetteville, AR

“I remember Kelly's bright smile and personality at Co-Plas/Neste. My sincere condolences. ”
2 of 76 | Posted by: Kathy Large (formerly Goldsmith) - AR

“Sonya and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Kelley was a fine man. I will be thinking of you at this time.2bjur ”
3 of 76 | Posted by: cheryl perez - dover, AR - friend

“Sonya, I am so sorry for your loss. I have been down this road. I would say it gets easer but I would be lying. Keep the times you shared close to...Read More »
4 of 76 | Posted by: Tim Wages - friend

“Sonja, you are in my thoughts and prayers daily. Love, Dana Hobbs ”
5 of 76 | Posted by: Dana Woodard-Hobbs - clarksville, AR

“Sonya, Sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers for God's comfort. ”
6 of 76 | Posted by: Lori Melton - Russellville, AR

“Sonya, Tyler, Kory & family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God give you peace and comfort only He can give. Kelly...Read More »
7 of 76 | Posted by: Diane Race - Russellville, AR

“Chance and I are so sorry for your loss. We both have so many wonderful memories growing up with Mr. Kelly being at baseball games, football games,...Read More »
8 of 76 | Posted by: Kalie and Chance Wright - AR

“May God comfort you all, soory for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers ”
9 of 76 | Posted by: Michael Cox - clarksville, AR

“Kelly, will always love you like a brother ”
10 of 76 | Posted by: Mike Burgess

“Sonja and Kory and Tyler I am so sorry about your Dad. I will his smile and his joking.I love talking about you boys to him how you were at day care....Read More »
11 of 76 | Posted by: Becky Grimes - Russellville, AR

“We will miss that sweet smile from a big ole guy , always haveing a joke to tell . We will miss you . David and kim Leggett ”
12 of 76 | Posted by: kim and David Leggett - AR

“I will always remember your big heart and personality. Your family and friends will be in my thoughts and prayers during the coming days. ”
13 of 76 | Posted by: Jackie Thomas - Russellville, AR

“Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Praying that God will give you comfort. -Mark Hiemer Mr. Kelly always had a smile on his face...Read More »
14 of 76 | Posted by: Mark and Braden Hiemer - AR

“My thoughts and prayers go out to Sonya and all of Kellys family. May God comfort you all in knowing you have an Angel looking over you. God...Read More »
15 of 76 | Posted by: Linda Leavell Watson - hagarville, AR

“I will always cherish my memories of the Passion Play. Kelly would always tell me to lighten up with my crying because it was hard to be mean to...Read More »
16 of 76 | Posted by: Jeanie McAlister - Dover, AR

“Sincere condolences for your loss. Our prayers are with the entire family. Bo/Brenda Miller ”
17 of 76 | Posted by: Brenda Skaggs Miller - AR

“I wish Kelly's smile could be duplicated. He always lighted up the room with his smile. Kelly you will truly be missed. ”
18 of 76 | Posted by: James & Jodi Kusturin - AR

“My deepest condolences to the family for your loss. Kelly was a standup guy. I always enjoyed spending time with him in high school. ”
19 of 76 | Posted by: Carl Bush - Fort Smith, AR

“Prayers to the Loop family, Kelly was a awesome man he could always tell when we were having a bad day at USA DRUG knowing all the changes we were...Read More »
20 of 76 | Posted by: Judy Smith - friend

“I'm so very sorry for your loss. ”
21 of 76 | Posted by: Christy Carver Roe - fort smith, AR

“Sonya & family: I had commented to someone that after seeing Kelly at our class reunion, that I was so impressed with the man he had become. He was...Read More »
22 of 76 | Posted by: Keitha Russell Wilson - AR

“Sonya & family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God guide you through this difficult time. ”
23 of 76 | Posted by: Jane Barrett - Clarksville, AR

“Praying for all of You May God Bless and keep you in this time of Sorrow ”
24 of 76 | Posted by: :ori (Clifton) Hallum - Hartman, AR

“Kelly was one that I looked up to as a football player, because it was more than football. He was a leader. Sonya and family, you are in my...Read More »
25 of 76 | Posted by: Rick Harvey - Arkoma, OK - friend

“My thoughts and prayers continue to be with Sonya, Tyler, Kory and all of their family, as well as, all of the Loop family! Kelly was such a great...Read More »
26 of 76 | Posted by: Carla Kimbrell Tipton - AR

“My family and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Kelly. Every story I was ever told about Kelly with his antics and jokes were filled with love...Read More »
27 of 76 | Posted by: Callie Meeker - Clarksville, AR

“Kelly words can not describe all the memories that I have of u. I know our visits were short and far between but those memories will last a lifetime...Read More »
28 of 76 | Posted by: Michael Patterson - wichita , KS

“My Prayers are with you all at this time, and may God hold you in the palm of his hand. He was a good man. I remember him as a football player who...Read More »
29 of 76 | Posted by: Jim Krohn - Clarksville, AR

“Evan and family, We are so sorry to hear about Kelly. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Bruce and Tammy Upton ”
30 of 76 | Posted by: Bruce Upton - Springfield, MO

“So sorry for your loss, praying for your family. ”
31 of 76 | Posted by: Kent &Terri Cecil - Clarksville, AR

“Sonya and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all and I pray the Lord will comfort you and grant you healing and peace at this sad and...Read More »
32 of 76 | Posted by: Karen Larson (Alhakeem) - MO

“Sonya, my heart aches for you and your family in this time of loss. I always have had a special place in my heart for you and Kelly. Sincerely, Lisa...Read More »
33 of 76 | Posted by: Lisa Yerby Darden - Van Buren, AR

“Sonya, Our prayers are with you and the boys. ”
34 of 76 | Posted by: Gary and Karen Childress - AR

“Sending my prayer's and love to the Loop Family.. Kelly was positive, caring, reassuring, a good soul. He was truly a good man. Gary,I am so sorry......Read More »
35 of 76 | Posted by: Tess Tammie Larrimore - Family

“Mrs. Loop you are in our thoughts and prays during this time. ”
36 of 76 | Posted by: Paula, Lydia & Annie Vinson

“I am so sorry for your loss. Kelly was a great man and I believe made a difference in many peoples lives. He will be missed greatly, but there's...Read More »
37 of 76 | Posted by: Tim Domerese - clarksville, AR

“We send our condolences to the Loop family, extended family, and friends. I never personaly met Kelly but have heard many wonderful things about him...Read More »
38 of 76 | Posted by: Brandon & Jessica Davis - Conway, AR

“Keeping all of your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Gary and Linda Frala Bradley ”
39 of 76 | Posted by: Linda Frala Bradley - Fort Smith, AR

“Sonya and family - I am so sorry for your loss. Kelly left us way too soon. I know there is a huge hole in your hearts, but I am praying that God...Read More »
40 of 76 | Posted by: Debbie Stepp Conard - Cabot, AR

“Prayers of the blessing of peace and understanding be with Sonya and her extended family that this terrible loss affects! May you mourn in your own...Read More »
41 of 76 | Posted by: Tammy Lynn Smith - Russellville, AR

“Sonya, The girls and I wanted you to know we are sorry for your loss and that you are in our prayers. Judy, Julia & Victoria Myers ”
42 of 76 | Posted by: Judy Myers - Russellville, AR

“I extend to the family my deep and sincere sympathy in your great loss. May you rely upon our Heavenly Father for comfort to sustain the family in...Read More »
43 of 76 | Posted by: Linda Linton - friend

“Sonya, Tyler, Kory, words are hard to find at such a time as this. I am so sorry and my heart aches for each of you. I pray that you are comforted by...Read More »
44 of 76 | Posted by: Sharon Carter - Russellville, AR

“My wife Linn and I are really sorry to read of the passing of Kelly. Although we didn't know him I'm sure he was an awesome father and husband. I am...Read More »
45 of 76 | Posted by: John hunt - Lakewood, CA - None

“Sonya and family, We are thinking of you and praying for God's comfort and peace through these difficult days. Jamie and Terri Boen ”
46 of 76 | Posted by: Jamie and Terri Boen - AR

“Sonya and family- my heart goes out to you all during this difficult time. I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. ”
47 of 76 | Posted by: Beth "Griffin" Mooney - AR

“I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Kelly will be greatly missed. I pray God's peace and comfort during this...Read More »
48 of 76 | Posted by: Tonda Bradley - Russellville, AR

“Sonya, I am so sorry for your loss. We can't imagine what a big part of your life has been taken away so quickly and unexpectedly. You and your...Read More »
49 of 76 | Posted by: Mitzi Kimbrough - Fort Smith, AR

“A lifelong brother, who was larger than life and as true a friend that you could hope to have. Hard to embarrass, quick to tease and quick to love. ...Read More »
50 of 76 | Posted by: Marty Houston - Scranton, AR

“Dear Sonya, Tyler and Molly, Kory and Jenny and family...we love you and remember the life of Kelly. He had such a good heart and was loved by so...Read More »
51 of 76 | Posted by: Gerald and Carol Harvell

“Kelly, I will miss you so much you we're such a wonderful person. I am very grateful to have had you as my uncle.... I have lots of wonderful...Read More »
52 of 76 | Posted by: Laura Archambault - Fort pierce, FL

“Sonya, Tyler & Korey We are so sorry to hear of Kelly's passing. He was a great man. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. ”
53 of 76 | Posted by: Lisa & Rodney Yeager

“Kelly, I met and saw you grow up as once your sister in law. Even as a boy you were so sweet and loving but also had that mischievous side that...Read More »
54 of 76 | Posted by: Polly Dungan - Soddy Daisy, TN

“sonja you and you family have lost a partner and a father , but god hads gain another worker and thank god he is and was a part of god s fmily our...Read More »
55 of 76 | Posted by: dorothy dotson - dover, AR

“sonja you and you family have lost a partner and a father , but god hads gain another worker and thank god he is and was a part of god s fmily our...Read More »
56 of 76 | Posted by: dorothy dotson - dover, AR

“We cannot imagine a world without Kelly. He was such a genuine man, one who really cared. He will be so missed by everyone and especially by us. ...Read More »
57 of 76 | Posted by: Wayne and Nancy Cummings - AR

“We can't even imagine the Passion Play without Kelly. And all the children will miss him so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sonya and his...Read More »
58 of 76 | Posted by: Aaron and Judy DuVall - AR

“I extend my deepest sympathy to Sharon and all of Kelly's family. Tears will fall, let them fall and then let them go. Your memories will bring you...Read More »
59 of 76 | Posted by: Ditty Nicolaides - friend

“We will always remember Kelly as the big gentle giant. He thrilled our children and grandchildren and had to win their love again after the Passion...Read More »
60 of 76 | Posted by: Terry and Denise Patton - London, AR

“We are praying for you! We will always remember Kelly and his wonderful smile. He has such a compassionate heart, full of laughter that he shared...Read More »
61 of 76 | Posted by: Sharon Smith - Cave Springs, AR

“Sonya and family, I am thinking of you all and lifting you up in prayer. Kelly was so full of life and always had a smile on his face. He will be...Read More »
62 of 76 | Posted by: Deena Ricketts Hartsfield - AR

“Sonya and family, We are so sorry for the loss of Kelly. My heartbreaks for all of you. Please know you are all in my prayers and have been for...Read More »
63 of 76 | Posted by: laura conley - clarksville, AR

“Sonya, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will continue to pray for you and your family. ”
64 of 76 | Posted by: Debbie Darr - Russellville, AR

“Our prayers are with the Loop family. Kelly will be greatly missed. ”
65 of 76 | Posted by: Bud and Betty Avants

“I will never forget your smile, I will never forget the way you made me smile, and your big ole bear hugs...so many lives were better because of you....Read More »
66 of 76 | Posted by: Melanie Dodge - niece

“I am deeply sorry about Kelly's passing..Y'all are in our prayer always..I was in the Easter Play with Kelly..He always done a great job play. I...Read More »
67 of 76 | Posted by: Shirley Collins Kee - AR

“Kelly, I will never forget the great times we had during your life. I have always been proud of you and your accomplishments. You were always kind...Read More »
68 of 76 | Posted by: Gary L. Loop Sr. - Fort Smith, AR

“I am truly saddened by the loss of Uncle Kelly. I will miss talking to him on facebook and seeing his funny posts and sweet pictures of him and his...Read More »
69 of 76 | Posted by: Misty - neice

“Kelly, You and i had some talks about allot of things,(slow at first as you really didn't know me) but, Family thought I could help with talking to...Read More »
70 of 76 | Posted by: Rick Rexroat - 1161 Clark Street, IL

“Never again will I hear you call me sis on earth. Never again will I hear you ask,"Whatchadoin?" I think of all the nevers and remember we are one in...Read More »
71 of 76 | Posted by: Sharon L. Page - sis

“Sonya, Tyler, Kory: We are shocked and saddened to hear of Kelly's passing. Even tho it has been many years since we have seen you guys. We do have...Read More »
72 of 76 | Posted by: Rick/Billie Elliott - AR - Friend

“Forever a light in my life. ”
73 of 76 | Posted by: Alan Page - Brother-in-law

“My Deepest condolences to the Family and Friends He loved so much and all His Church Family...We will all truly miss Him Here on Earth...But Rejoice,...Read More »
74 of 76 | Posted by: Rick Rexroat - 1161 Clark Street, IL

“Sonya - I am very sorry to hear of Kelly's passing. I have a lot of great memories during our time at Tech. The one memory that I have thought of...Read More »
75 of 76 | Posted by: Mark Campbell - Benton, AR

“I pray for the peace of understanding and divine comfort for you and your family!! May the Lord provide you strength and comfort! My family will...Read More »
76 of 76 | Posted by: Kim Wyborny - Scotland, AR


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Kelly Ray Loop, 51, of Russellville, entered into heaven on Saturday, October 13, 2012, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born June 21, 1961, at Springfield, Oregon. He was active in the community, coaching peewee football, youth baseball and Boys and Girls Club basketball. He was a member of First Assembly of God, where he was involved in Children's Church and AWANA's, and enjoyed traveling with his family and friends. Playing with his grandchildren was his favorite past time.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Frankie May Mefford Loop, a brother, Larry Loop Sr. and his father-in-law, William Patterson.
Survivors include his wife, Sonya Loop; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tyler and Molly Loop of Conway, and Kory and Jennifer Loop of Russellville; his father, Gary Loop Sr. of Fort Smith; two grandsons, Cohen Ray and Cooper Daniel Loop of Conway, and a soon to arrive grandson, William Ryder Loop of Russellville; two brothers, Gary Loop Jr. of Springdale, and Evan Loop of Mansfield, Texas; two sisters, Sharon Page of Yuba City, California, and Gayle Judkins of Vian, Oklahoma; his mother-in-law, Willie Patterson Davis of Greenbrier; numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces; and his faithful friend Brutus.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at First Assembly of God, officiated by the Rev. Larry Moore and the Rev. Ronnie Morris, with burial in Mount Airy Cemetery near Clarksville, by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.
Active pallbearers will be Garland Baker, Joel Vaughn, Lee Vinson, Freddie Wood, Robby Sims, Jeff Threldkeld, Rick Harrison and Kevin Moore.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God Children's Church, 124 East G Street, Russellville, Arkansas 72801.

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