Eddie Leon DuBar

Eddie (Ed) Leon DuBar was born July 23, 1947 in Marmaduke, AR. He grew up in Monette, AR
and graduated from Monette High School in 1965. Ed enlisted in the military in July of 1966 at
Ft. Gordon, GA. After basic training Army Pfc. Eddie L. DuBar, was assigned as a crypto top
secret communications center specialist in Company A. 25th Infantry Division, 12th Signal
Battalion new Cu Chi, Vietnam. Staff Sergeant Eddie L. DuBar served from 1966 to 1969, which
included two tours in Vietnam. He went on to earn several combat decorations that include the
Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Combat Service. He served with great Honor and
Distinction at a critical time in our Nations History. After returning home he attended Arkansas
State University. Ed worked for Southwestern Bell until his retirement in the early 90's. He was
involved in the Rotary Club and United Way as well as many other organizations. After he
retired he resumed his Pilot career which began while he was stationed in White Sands Missile
Range after Vietnam. His flight career continued as he flew for Engines Inc., and was the Flight
Coordinator for Arkansas State University as well as many other customers until his time of
death. He served on the Civil Air Patrol and ended his time there as Captain. He was a faithful
member and Deacon of Windover Baptist Church in Jonesboro. He enjoyed riding horses with
his family and playing golf, cheering on the ASU Red Wolves, and spending time with his
family. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Thomas Laman DuBar (Eva Mae), John
Boyd (Nora Elizabeth), his parents Jack Edward DuBar and Martha Louise DuBar, brother
Gerald DuBar, and nephew Wesley DuBar. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 25 years Fran
DuBar, daughters Desire'e DuBar Brown, April Lynn Morgan, stepson Brian Harp (Christy), his
five grandchildren; Courtney George (Caleb), Natalie Roderick (Archie), Clay Harp (Marishka),
Gavin Morgan, Cash Allen Brown, and one great granddaughter Kynlee Mae George. Four
brothers Earnie Ray DuBar (Chris), Elbert Lavon DuBar (Crystal), Edwin Gene DuBar (Deena),
Vernon Lee DuBar (Sharon) and one sister Gloria Louise DuBar Brown, and a host of nieces and
nephews. The Visitation will be held at Emerson Funeral Home, Sunday September 12, 2021
from 2-4 p.m. with a celebration of life to follow at 4 p.m. with Rev. Brian Beach officiating. A
private burial will be held for family at Bollinger County Memorial Cemetery, Monday
September 13th, 2021. Pallbearers are his brothers Elbert, Gene, Vernon, and nephews Justin,
Dustin, and Josh. Honorary Pallbearers are his brother Earnie DuBar and the men of Windover
Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests that lasting memorials in Ed's honor to the
Veterans Helping Veterans of NEA, P.O. Box 16633 Jonesboro, AR 72403.