James Edward McCool, age 88, of Leola, passed away Saturday November 22, 2025 in Malvern, AR.  He was born February 2, 1937 to the late Cecil and Letha (Ashcraft) McCool. He was a US Army and US Air Force veteran.   He worked as a loader for L. C. "Bully" Wilson for many years.  He enjoyed camping, fishing, and going to the Bluegrass Festival as he thoroughly enjoyed bluegrass music.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary McCool and his sons Billy and Jody McCool.

He is survived by his son, Tim McCool (Sandra) of Clinton; daughters, Letha Jackson of Benton, Joyce Nutt (James) of Leola, and Janice Elrod (Kevin) of Benton; brothers, Lloyd McCool, John McCool, and Jerry McCool all of Sheridan; 18 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be Saturday November 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Regency Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Thomas Gifford officiating.  Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 immediately prior to service.

Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home.  You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com