Mr. Ervin Madlock, age 93 of Hope passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 at his home. He was born October 12, 1921 in Lafayette, County to the late George and Annie Ratliff Madlock. Mr. Madlock is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Myrtle Sinyard, the mother of his only son, his second wife; Elva Dean, five brothers; Claude, Charlie, Lige, Calvin and Earl Madlock, three sisters; Fannie Astew, Maude Provost and Myrtle Marlar and nephews and nieces. Mr. Madlock spent his early childhood working on a farm and attended school at Falcon, where he played basketball. After serving three years in the South Pacific during World War II, he moved to Hope, where he owned and operated Madlocks Texaco Service Station and Wrecker Service and U-Haul, retiring at the age of 88. Mr. Madlock was of the Baptist Faith and had accepted the Lord early in life, then rededicated his life recently. He loved to listen to gospel music, visiting with family and friends, especially telling of "tall" tales. Survivors include; son, Kenneth Ray Madlock, wife, Patrisa Latcham of Hope, two grandchildren; Jeffery Madlock, wife, Kimberley of Hope, Jennifer Donalson, husband, Andrew of Albuquerque, New Mexico, five great-grandchildren; Riley Madlock, Parker Ellyn Madlock, Dakota Donalson, Shawntal Donalson and Michael Donalson a brother; George Madlock, wife, Nancy of Pine Bluff, two sisters; Viola Laha of The Woodlands, Texas and Pearl Malardier of Spring Hill, other family members and friends. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00pm, on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home 1001 S. Main Hope, AR. Donations in lieu of flowers to Christian Charitable Clinic P.O. Box 374 Hope, AR 71802-0374. Graveside service, with Military Honors, 3:00pm, Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Macedonia Cemetery, Patmos, with Andrew Donalson and Gary Madlock officiating. Burial will follow. Arrangements by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online condolences: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com