Mr. Lenell Waller

Today, we gather to celebrate the life of a devoted husband, father, brother, cherished family man, and friend to many. Born the oldest of eleven children on July 10, 1940, in Palestine, Arkansas, his life was defined by love, devotion, faith, and dedication. He believed in showing up for his family, his friends, and anyone in need. As a father, he was a guiding light. He taught by example, through hard work, kindness, patience, and resilience. He devoted more than three decades of service to D&L Factory in Marianna, Arkansas, while also giving many years to his love of farming. He found joy in traveling, attending church, and spending time with his girls, whom he loved dearly and of whom he was very proud. He accepted Christ at a young age and remained a faithful member of Elcannon Missionary Baptist Church for more than four decades. In his later years, he served faithfully on the Usher Board and became Chief Usher. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Clenzie Waller; two daughters, Tina Neal and Yolanda Waller; son-in-law, Theodis Jackson; goddaughter, Yvette Taylor; parents, Willie and Clariever Fullerton-Waller; and one brother, Leodis Waller. He leaves to cherish his loving memory his daughters, Carol Waller of Jacksonville, Arkansas; Dr. Marilyn Randle (Dr. Benard) of Little Rock, Arkansas; SGM Lisa Waller-Givens, Ret. (LTC Eric Givens, Ret.) of Woodbridge, Virginia; Karen Waller of Conway, Arkansas; and APRN Kimberly Johnson (Michael) of Jacksonville, Arkansas; son-in-law, Ron Neal of Little Rock, Arkansas; nine grandchildren, Derrick Franklin, Dr. Jonathan Randle, Kinnell Waller, Yasmine Armstrong, Brittany Randle, Trinity Jackson, Rhonda Neal, Terrance Neal, and Clarence Neal; and twenty-nine great-grandchildren. He also leaves three brothers, Willie J. Waller of Saint Louis, Missouri, Johnny C. Waller, and Alonzo Waller of Fort Worth, Texas; four sisters, Stella Waller of Broadview, Illinois, Armelia Smith of West Memphis, Arkansas, Mildred Waller-Hood of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Dr. Bobbie Waller-Fingers (Harvie) of Palestine, Arkansas; along with a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends. His legacy of love, strength, faith, and devotion will forever live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Mr. Lenell Waller

July 10, 1940 - May 4, 2026