Alvin Beryl Close, 68, of Conway, AR, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 25, 2022. He was born February 11, 1954, in Urbana, Iowa to the late Martin Miniffee Close and Lucy Georgiana (Sellers) Close. Alvin was also preceded in death by his wife, Denise Lori (Goodall) Close and sister, Ruth Elaine Close.

Alvin is survived by his 6 brothers, Mike, Frank, Ben, Tony (Kathy), Chris (Amy), and Tim Close and 4 sisters, Pat Bumgarner, Diana Van Hagen (David), Sharon Kimmerle (Gary), and Rachel Webster (Kevin). He is also survived by his son, Nicholas Ryan Close (Brandy); daughters, Christina Lea Barker (Russell), Amanda Kay Hackler (Gary), and Jacqueline Noel Davidson (Jared); 8 grandchildren, Jeremy Bryce (Nicolasa), Allison Marie, Justin Jay, Toby Alden, Russell Aaron, Holly Elizabeth, Trevor Davin, Dylan Cole.

Alvin was a United States Army veteran and was employed at Amtran (IC Corp) manufacturing school buses. He enjoyed helping the outreach program, "Soul Food" handing out food boxes to people in need every Tuesday. Alvin also enjoyed fishing, watching westerns or sports but most of all playing poker with his children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A memorial service with military honors will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.

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DM September 29, 2022, 5:37 am So sorry for the families loss. It was nice he was able to see his class of 72. Words for a family at this time are never enough !
PPD September 29, 2022, 1:55 pm My deepest sympathies to the entire Close family.