James Melvin Keesee, 81 of Bryant, passed away on July 12, 2019 with his family by his side.  He was born on December 16, 1937 to the late, James and Catherine Keesee in Haskell, Arkansas.  He proudly served in the United States Army and later retired from Landers Auto sales. He was a pastor, loving father, loving husband, and will be greatly missed.

James is proceeded in death by his parents; wife, Pamela Keesee and his daughter, Donna Stackhouse.

He is survived by his children; Charlotte and Jacob Young, Dawn Tygart, Danny and Dana Keesee, Robert and Cinthya Tygart and Angel Chandler; grandchildren Alex Stackhouse, Skye, Shelby, and Leyton Young, Tyler and Brianna
Anzalone, Regan and Haley Keesee, Bryce, Cora, and Giana Tygart, Kyle Chandler and Andrew Drennan; brother, Marvin Keesee and a host of family and friends who all loved him and will miss him dearly.

Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 12:00 PM at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant.