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Donald Elmore Obituary

Donald Raymond Elmore was the final child of Reverend William Carl Elmore and Myrtie Alma (Cathey) Elmore. He was born in Sterlington, Louisiana, on Sunday, Dec. 14, 1941. After a short battle with Lewy Body Dementia, Donald passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Benton, on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, aged 79. Those of his family that predecease him are his parents, mentioned above; sisters, Agnes Hedden (Edmond "Bud"), sisters, Lillian, Edith, and Pearl Opal Elmore were all deceased in early youth, Laverne Crocker (Orval), and Helen Ates (Allen still living). His brothers that have passed are Leroy Elmore (Esther), William C. "Dood" Elmore (Hilda), George Elmore (Arie); and his granddaughter, Jillian Elora Elmore.
Don is survived by his loving wife, Laura (Yeske) Elmore children, and grandchildren, David Elmore, Mark Elmore (Donna), Jason Elmore (Jaclyn), and Jennifer Hurd (Todd); granddaughter; Maegan Tilley (Andrew, and great grandsons Levi and Connor); granddaughter Carlee Fox (Grant, and great-granddaughters Lily, and Violet [on-the-way]); granddaughter, Jules Elmore, and granddaughter Britney Hurd (and great-grandson Dylan), all of central Arkansas. His surviving siblings are Sybil Borne, of Columbia, Tennessee, Mary Johnston, of Calhoun, Louisiana, and Reverend Ralph Elmore, of Boise, Idaho. His grand and great-grandchildren were the apples of his eye. Dad was a Seaman 1st Class in the U.S. Navy from 1958-1962. He was assigned aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Oriskany CVA-34. He worked for Reynolds Metals Company in Bauxite, for nearly 25 years for which we are deeply grateful. Later, he worked for the Arkansas Highway Department for 15 years. Donald was the owner and proprietor of Ellie's Small Engine Service for more than 20 years. He was a Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 34 of the First Baptist Church in Benton. Dad was not much of an artist, but he could carve a mean walking stick. His sticks have been greatly sought after by many. Don attended Sharon Missionary Baptist Church. He believed in God, read his Bible, and encouraged people to live a faithful life. Many thanks to the staff at Amberwood Nursing Home and the caretakers of Arkansas Hospice for their tireless care of dad. Donald Elmore's memorial service will be held at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, AR 72015, at 3 p.m., on Tuesday, July 27, 2021,with visitation held one hour prior to service, 2 to 3 p.m. His nephew, Reverend Max Ates will be presiding. There will be a private family graveside service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Dementia Society of America or the American Alzheimer's Association. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Published by The Saline Courier from Jul. 28 to Jul. 29, 2021.
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