Joseph Mark Gresham

Joseph Mark Gresham, 70, of Bee Branch, Arkansas, departed from this world on Sunday, February 15, 2026. He was born March 10, 1955, in Washington D.C., the son of the late Glen Gresham and Gertrude Klausen.

Joseph was a loving husband, father, Paw Paw, and friend. He was well known throughout his life as someone you could count on at any time, day or night. If you needed help, Joseph was there. He was truly a jack of all trades — electrician, bricklayer, construction worker, plumber, and master mechanic. There wasn't much he couldn't fix. He owned G&G Garage in Conway, where many relied on his knowledge and skill. You could call Joe, describe a problem over the phone, and he could usually diagnose it without ever seeing it. He had a brilliant mechanical mind and used the trades he learned in his younger years all throughout his life.

Joseph was also an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed camping in the Jasper and Gilbert areas, taking his children and grandchildren exploring for arrowheads, and teaching them about trees, plants, wildlife, and how to shoot. He was a teacher at heart and passed his knowledge down to his children and grandchildren.

He was a motorcycle enthusiast, and riding was his therapy. He loved his red 1999 Super Glide Harley-Davidson and rode whenever he had the chance. Joe made many friends on the road, riding from Florida to Maine. He loved to ride like the wind, feeling the freedom of the open highway.

Joseph's family stretches far and wide — from Germany to Arkansas, Virginia, Florida, Texas, and Tennessee. He also made many friends around the world through his love of playing PS3. Family meant everything to Joseph, but the title he cherished most was "Paw Paw." He wore it proudly and talked about it often;

Joseph fought a long battle, but the good Lord called him home. He will be deeply missed by his family — the Benedittes, the Mitchells/Parkers, the Greshams, the McEntarffers — and by everyone who knew him.

For now, rest in peace, Joseph. He was a good man. He will always be loved and remembered. And as Joe always believed — family is everything.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Diana Gresham; daughters, Jolene Gresham-Wilkerson and Janet Gresham-Jennings; stepson, Samuel Allendar; brother, John Gresham; sister, Janet Gresham-Coronado; grandchildren, Elijah Jennings, Cydney Mathis, Aiden McEntaffer, Phoenix McEntaffer, Seth Jennings, Kyle Swartz, Abbey Swartz, Violet Swartz, Caeden Allender; great granddaughter, Lilly England; nieces and nephews, Christine Blyden, Jimmy Gresham, Joseph R. Gresham, Colleen Riechel, Eric Wright, Emily Beverly, Fox Allen, Jeff Gresham and many other friends and family members.

Joseph is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James Gresham, Glenn Gresham, and Gregory Gresham.

Pall Bearers are Elijah Jennings, Cydney Mathis, Aiden McEntaffer, Phoenix McEntaffer, Seth Jennings, Kyle Swartz, Abbey Swartz, Violet Swartz, Caeden Allender, John Gresham, Joseph R. Gresham, Jimmy Gresham, Charlie Glass, Robert McEntaffer, Samuel Allender.

Honorary Pall Bearers are Eric Gresham, Matthew Baugh, Bruce Baugh, Chris Henderson, Artemus Neighbors, Matthew Berger.

Joseph was a simple man, so at his request we ask that everyone dress casual in either red or blue, which were his favorite colors.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Ozark View Funeral Home. Services will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 12:00 p.m. at Ozark View Funeral Home with Shane Tharp officiating. Burial will follow at Plant Cemetery with a Celebration of Life gathering at the Plant Church fellowship hall.

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