Eric Leland Self, 87, of Weiner departed this life on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. He was born August 9, 1934, to Cleve Self and Bessie Lola (Mross) Self.
Leland was a member of the Midway Church of Christ for over 40 years. Leland was a retired millwright and welder. He was a practical jokester who was always teasing and joking around with his friends and family. He enjoyed being outdoors and could often be found fishing or duck hunting. He enjoyed family reunions where he had the opportunity to spend quality time with his extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clifton Self, Anderson Self and Paul Self; sisters, Margie Waller and Fannie Mae Self.
He is survived by his wife, Emma Lois Self of the home; sons, Eric Lynn Self of the home, Bobby Charles Self (Belinda) of Weiner; daughters, Peggy Sue Rudd (Ricky) of Greenbrier, Beverly Kay Adams (Roy) of Weiner; grandchildren, Candice Rudd of Conway, Dustin Rudd (Megan) of Spanish Fort, Alabama, Josh Adams (Crystal) of Como, Mississippi, Tara Williams (Sy) of Grubbs, Derek Self (Amanda) of Weiner, Tyler Rudd of Conway; great-grandchildren, Lacey Reeves Michaela Reeves, Noah Reeves, Braiden Rudd, Kinlee Rudd, Garrett Rudd, Madison Rudd, Gentrye Williams, Ross Williams, Peyton Self, Drake Self, Maddox Self; great-great-grandchildren, Conner Rudd, Braxton Zappa and Leighton Reeves.
Service will be at 2:00 Monday, February 14, 2022, at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 13, 2022, from 5:00 – 7:00.
