J.B. Underhill, age 88, of Russellville departed this life on Thursday, August 25, 2022.  He was born April 26, 1934, in Russellville to O.H. and Minnie Naomi Brown Underhill.

J.B. served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a lifelong resident of Pope County. A retired truck driver and farmer. He was a member of Russellville First Assembly where he served in multiple leadership roles.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Linda June Miller; and a brother, Pastor Tom Underhill.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Betty; a daughter, Kim Underhill of Dover; a son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Jackie of Springdale; a grandson, Jordan and wife, Amanda of Dover; a granddaughter, Moriah Hamby and husband, Geoff of Centerton; four great-grandchildren, Karson and Whitley Underhill, Genevieve and Willow Hamby; and a host of extended family and friends.

The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Russellville First Assembly of God with Pastor Keith Underhill and Pastor Chris Bradley officiating.  Burial will be in Ball Hill Cemetery and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends 1:30 p.m., until service time at the church.

Memorials may be made to Russellville First Assembly of God, 124 E G Street, Russellville, Arkansas 72801.

Honorary pallbearers will be the New Dimension Sunday School Class.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.