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1942
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2017
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Antoine de Ras Obituary
Tony was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betsy.
He is survived by five daughters, Helen Holland (Bryan), of Sacramento, California, Lisa Haden (Brian), of Katy, Texas, Julie Engelkes (Jonathan), of Greenbrier, Trudy Bennett (Blake), of Cabot, and Tiffany Farmer (Mitchell), of Maumelle; three brothers, Eddy de Ras, of Pretoria, South Africa, Pieter de Ras, of Trafalgar, South Africa, and Vincent (Vinnie) de Ras, of Cornwall, England; six grandchildren; and other family members and friends.
Throughout more than 50 years of chiropractic practice, his healing hands turned his patients into lifelong friends and extended family members all drawn in by his warmth, humor, and generosity of spirit. Tony was a strong and loving father to his daughters and a fun Oupa to his grandchildren. His presence in the many lives he has touched will be deeply missed even as we celebrate his life and mourn his passing.
A time of visitation is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home in Little Rock.
A rosary vigil will be held immediately following the visitation for those interested in attending.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, located at 6219 Baseline in Little Rock with Father Mark Wood officiating.
Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander.
Serving as pallbearers are Bryan Holland, Brian Haden, Jonathan Engelkes, Blake Bennett, Vincent de Ras and Mitchell Farmer.
Flowers may be sent to Roller-Drummond Funeral Home and donations may be made to St. Theresa's Catholic School.
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john darby
December 27, 2018
I just found out about Dr De Ras. He worked on my back for years. He was a skilled chirpractor and a kind, lovely man. He spent his life minimizing the pain of those of us with back and neck issues. He always treated me kindly and with integrity and dignity. It was very important to him to take away my pain. He was very skilled and cared deeply. I loved the man, I loved his heart, and I am so grateful the Lord scatters among the earth pepole like Dr Tony. he made my world better, he was directly responsible for me being pain free more often than not. That makes him a hero in my eyes.
And now he's with the Lord. I got to give him a hug before I moved away. I know you don't give your doctors hugs but he's one you did hug. I told him I was moving, I wasn't coming back, I thanked him and I told him I loved him for caring for me for all these years.
To any bereaved, know that Dr De Ras took so much pain away from my life. I walk and don't use a chair because of him. Well done, good and faithful servant. I will see you again.
September 12, 2017
During this time of great sorrow and pain, know that you are not alone. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, may our Father, the God of peace, give you comfort and peace in every way today, tomorrow, and always. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
Theresa Paxton
September 12, 2017
Rest in peace my darlin sweet friend in the arms of JESUS now. Thank you for being one of my long TIME true Heroes Dr. Tony deRas and living your life worthy ,humble and gentle you delighted in helping so many others you were a extra-ordinary wonderful man, i thank you for sharing your love, joy ,peace, patience, kindness ,goodness, faithfulness ,gentleness always bearing other's needs and love and self-control . I thank each one of you girls for sharing your daddy with us all , you are each one very precious jewels to me and are in my prayers daily just remember to keep his happy track memories close to your heart girls my love to you always, Theresa Paxton. Kenneth & Burnis Ward oldest daughter ❤
September 11, 2017
Keeping the family in my prayers. Take comfort in knowing that your loved one is in the memory of the God of all comfort.
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