James Byron McLaren, 83, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022. He was born to the late, Adam and Lilly Mae McLaren, on Wednesday, June 22, 1938, in Leesville, Louisiana. James proudly served four years in the Navy, 30+ years in the printing business, and was an Elder at New Bethel Church of Christ. He was a lifetime member of the Whitetail Hunting Club. He is previously from Leesville, Louisiana, but moved and lived in Bryant, Arkansas since 1978. In his spare time, he loved to hunt, fish, and work on woodworking projects in his shop. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family and following his kids all over the country to watch them play ball. He was married to his childhood sweetheart and the love of his life for 63 years. It was his greatest achievement.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Mae McLaren; two brothers, Kenneth and Roger McLaren; and one sister, Dorothy Evans.

He is survived by his wife, Ruthy Lee Jordan McLaren; daughter, Teresa McLaren White (John); son, Russell McLaren; five grandchildren, Matthew White (Becca), Amanda Dove (David), Breanna Hendrix (Crosby), Baylie McLaren (Michael), and Amarie Morgan; five great grandchildren, Hudson White, Landry White, Avery Dove, Henley Dove, and Eleanor White; along with other family and friends who all love him and will miss him dearly.

Celebration of life will held on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. with the visitation one hour prior at New Bethel Church of Christ.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the  Alexander Community Center.

Any flowers must be sent to the church directly and not the funeral home.