Don Mickey
January 7, 1930 — January 7, 2010
Don Mickey
Don E. Mickey, 80, of North Little Rock passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 7, 2010. He was born August 12, 1929 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa to Pete Mickey and Norean Mickey. Don was married on December 26, 1950 to Donna (Wimpsett) Mickey of Hedrick, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ralph and G. W. Mickey, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; and granddaughter, Sarah Roble, of North Little Rock. He is survived by his wife, Donna Mickey; son Danny Mickey (Linda); two daughters, Deborah Denton and Dorene Cason (Earl); three grandchildren, Mindi Martin (Curtis), Britney Porter (Jon) and Victor Roble; three great-grandchildren, Kallie Martin, Kurt Martin and Jaxson Porter, all of North Little Rock.
He attended Iowa Wesleyan before moving his family to Arkansas. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the Orchid Society, Kiwanas and was a carpet manufacturer representative for over 30 years. Don was a Korean War veteran and received the Purple Heart.
Don was an avid gardener and loved traveling with his wife of 59 years. He will always be remembered as a man who enjoyed life to the fullest, who was full of life and laughter.
Donations in Don's memory may be made to Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72210.
A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery with Father Frank DuPreez, of St. Patrick Parish and Father Tom Stehlik of St. Anne's Parish officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.
1921 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR, 72114
1501 W Maryland Ave.
North Little Rock, AR, 72120
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ralph and G. W. Mickey, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; and granddaughter, Sarah Roble, of North Little Rock. He is survived by his wife, Donna Mickey; son Danny Mickey (Linda); two daughters, Deborah Denton and Dorene Cason (Earl); three grandchildren, Mindi Martin (Curtis), Britney Porter (Jon) and Victor Roble; three great-grandchildren, Kallie Martin, Kurt Martin and Jaxson Porter, all of North Little Rock.
He attended Iowa Wesleyan before moving his family to Arkansas. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the Orchid Society, Kiwanas and was a carpet manufacturer representative for over 30 years. Don was a Korean War veteran and received the Purple Heart.
Don was an avid gardener and loved traveling with his wife of 59 years. He will always be remembered as a man who enjoyed life to the fullest, who was full of life and laughter.
Donations in Don's memory may be made to Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72210.
A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery with Father Frank DuPreez, of St. Patrick Parish and Father Tom Stehlik of St. Anne's Parish officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.
Visitation
JAN 10. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (CST)
North Little Rock Funeral Home1921 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR, 72114
Graveside Service
JAN 11. 10:00 AM (CST)
Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery1501 W Maryland Ave.
North Little Rock, AR, 72120
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