of Bee Branch, AR
February 16, 1942 - March 12, 2026
James Ray Maulden, 84, of Bee Branch, Arkansas passed away Thursday, March 12th in Clinton, Arkansas. He was born February 16th, 1942, in Choctaw, Arkansas to the late Orville and Venia Wilson Maulden.
Jim grew up in the Choctaw community where he helped his family farm land before the Corps of Engineers flooded the farmland for what we now know as Greers Ferry Lake. Jim spent his time as a child picking up arrow heads and Indian relics from the freshly plowed fields.
Jim was given the nickname ''Pee Wee'' at an early age. He attended school in Clinton, Arkansas. Jim joined the United States Navy in 1959 at the age of 17, and was stationed in San Diego, California. Jim was baptized in what is known as the old rock crusher located on Harmony Meadows Ranch in Bee Branch by Reverend Jimmy Corder. He was employed as a machinist at Polyvend in Conway, Arkansas for 35 years; after its closing he worked as a machinist for Culpepper Plastics in Choctaw, Arkansas until his retirement. Jim was known by many in the community as a mechanic, repairing tractors, heavy equipment, and anything no one else could fix.
Jim is proceeded in death by his parents, daughter Vickie Lynn Maulden, stepson Audie Lynn Curbo, sisters Nancy Ellen Maulden and Betty Joan Maulden Hazelwood, brothers Jerry Clay (Dobb) Maulden and Danny Jo (Buck) Maulden, stepfather Herman Guy Henson and brother-in-law Morris Jennings.
He is survived by his wife Joy of the home, children Terry (Gammon) Clark, Lisa Hardy (Wesley Hall), James (Andrea) Maulden, Steven (April) Maulden all of Bee Branch, Arkansas; siblings Judy Jennings and Henry Maulden; sisters-in-law Sandra Maulden and Wanda Maulden; brother-in-law Carrol Hazelwood; grandchildren Tyler Hardy, Katie (Stoney) Iberg, Sara (Austin) Smith, Lane Clark, Kylie (JT) Harrell, Hannah (Barrett) Smith and Cooper Maulden; great grandchildren Rowan McNabb, Baylor Hardy, Dawson Smith, Wilder Iberg, Oakley Harrell and expected Jozie Smith.
Pallbearers are Lane Clark, Cooper Maulden, Stoney Iberg, Austin Smith, JT Harrell, and Barrett Smith.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 16th from 10:00am-11:00am at Huie Cemetery Chapel in Clinton, Arkansas with service to follow at 11:00am. Burial will be in Huie Cemetery.
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Dora Bramlett
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Lisa and family. I am so sorry to read of your dad's passing. Prayers for you and rest of family.
Ken and Sandy Leaird
Monday, March 16, 2026
So sorry to hear of your loss. We are praying for your family.
Brenda Passmore
Monday, March 16, 2026
So sorry for your loss. I am praying for you guys today.
Ed Roller
Monday, March 16, 2026
I saw this and am so sorry for your loss. He was a good man. I will pray for your comfort.
Vicki L Hargett
Saturday, March 14, 2026
i am sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Jim. i worked with him at Culpepper Plastics and he was one of the good ones (as they say). He was very kind and friendly and and could make you laugh. I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike McCormac
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Jim was one of my buddies when we worked together at Polyvend in the 1970's and 1980's. Jim was a good, fair, honest man who was a great friend. Our paths took us in different directions and l've haven't seen him in several years. He was always pleasant and gentle to be around when we worked together and always had a good story to tell. Prayers and condolences to all the family from the McCormac family. 🙏 🙏 🙏
Richard Tumbleson
Saturday, March 14, 2026
To the family, I am so sorry for your loss
Phyllis Tumbleson McMillen
Saturday, March 14, 2026
I'm sorry for the loss of your husband and your father. There's not much anyone can say to take away the pain. I just hope that you know that you're in the thoughts and prayers and many that knew him in the family. Phyllis, Dena Rae
Sherry Hutchison
Saturday, March 14, 2026
So sorry for your loss. I'll keep you all in my prayers.
Paula and leland nixon
Friday, March 13, 2026
We are so sorry be praying for all the family
Bruce Seitz
Friday, March 13, 2026
Very sorry for your loss! Always cherish the memories!
Chris Yount
Friday, March 13, 2026
Sorry for your loss. He was one of a kind.
Bennie & Glinda Kidd
Friday, March 13, 2026
Sorry for your loss. Good childhood memories from Clinton.
Brenda Boley
Friday, March 13, 2026
So sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and the family
Michael Hook
Friday, March 13, 2026
Gammon and James, Sorry for your loss. He looked like an awesome man, and it is easy to tell by reading about him that he was loved by his family and friends. May peace and Christ be with you all during this time.
Karen Harlan
Friday, March 13, 2026
I am so sorry for your loss.my thoughts are with you today all days ahead.
Jim
Friday, March 13, 2026
I've known Jamie and his family all my life me and his sister went to school together and at one time he was married to my cousin I knew his brother Ddober Real whale my condolences to his family
Les Smith
Friday, March 13, 2026
Dear Maulden Family
I'm so very sorry to hear this. Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love and Prayers
Les Smith
David & Leslie Shofner
Friday, March 13, 2026
Our deepest & sincere condolences to James,Andy & Cooper.
Carl and Ruth Thomason
Friday, March 13, 2026
Joy, James, Steven, Terry and Lisa so so sad to hear about your dad's passing. Carl and I both loved him he was a kind caring man. Our prayers are with all of y'all during this difficult time. Carl and Ruth