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1939
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2019
Dewey Orrick Obituary
Dewey "Buckshot" Howard Orrick of Springdale, formerly of Alma, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, in Fayetteville. Dewey retired from Jefferson-Smurfit in Fort Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey Wilson and Imogene Orrick.
He is survived by a daughter, Becky Foster and husband Bill of Prairie Grove; a son, Dewey "Bubby" Edwin Orrick of Little Rock; three grandchildren, Brandon, Brooklyn and Blaine; and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, David Lee Orrick of Fort Smith; and the mother of his children, Alice Orrick.
The family will host a visitation from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, at Edwards Funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please make donattions to the Alzheimer's Association.
To leave an online memory, visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.
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