Walnut Ridge- Alva Lee "A.L." Downum, 95, passed away on December 21, 2015. A.L. was born March 18, 1920 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to John and Janie Downum. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Evertt, Edward and Paul, sisters Lavella, Adell, Eva, Wanda and Jessie Mae. He is survived by his wife Beulah Downum, children Larry Downum of Pocahontas, Jeffery Downum of Walnut Ridge, and Christy Brooks of Pocahontas, seven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, December 24, 2015 from 10-12am at McNabb Funeral Home Chapel with a graveside service at 2:00pm in Leachville Cemetery with Brother Joshua Dement officiating. Pallbearers: Larry Downum, Jeffery Downum, Spencer Goff, Mike Brooks, Steve Brooks, Jeremy Downum.