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Raymond Michael Lenard, 74, of Sims, Arkansas, passed away Friday, February 27th, 2026, in Hot Springs. He was born in Mena, Arkansas, November 12th, 1951, to Raymond and Orpha Mae (Hackney) Lenard. He was preceded in death by his father Raymond Lenard, brother Marty Lenard, sisters-in-law Kim Lenard and Vicki Lenard and his special friend, Jimmy Singleton.
Raymond is survived by his wife Bobbi Lenard, daughters Markie (Cody)Qualls, Lacy (fiancé Josh Guy) Lenard and Jennifer Lee (Derek) Diederich, his mother Orpha Mae Lenard, grandchildren Maryn Qualls, Harper Qualls, Brecken Sigg, Brooklin Diederich, Brylee Diederich, brothers Ricky (Linda) Lenard and Ronnie (Rosetta) Lenard, sister Connie Singleton, nieces, nephews along with host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be Monday, March 2nd, 2026, 5-7pm at Thornton Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Ida. Arrangements were made and directed by Thornton Funeral Home Mount Ida, Arkansas. Guest may register at thorntonfh.com
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211 Luzerne Street, Mount Ida, AR 71957

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