Donald Bruce Billingsley Sr., 69 of Benton, Arkansas passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012. He was born April 18, 1943 to parents Tom and Mary Billingsley.
Donald is survived by his spouse; Hope Billingsley, one son; Donald Bruce Billingsley, Jr. and spouse Lorie of Heber Springs, one daughter; Tamara Morgan and husband Donald of Benton; one sister Tommie Nance and husband Jim, one brother; James Billingsley and wife Kathy of Bryant; two grandchildren; Donald Bruce Billingsley III (Trey) and Christian Dale Billingsley both of Heber Springs as well as a host of other friends and family members all who will miss him dearly and cherish his memory.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Donald is known by close friends and family as Butch. He loved Nascar, Walt Disney World, traveling and spending time with his wife. He was an avid Razorback fan. He graduated from Bryant High School and worked as an industrial salesman. Mr. Billingsley attended Highland Heights Baptist Church where he very much enjoyed his friends in the adult Sunday school class. Some of his greatest joys were the time he spent with his family at the lake house and his special furry daughters; Abbie and Sophia.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 16th at Peaceful Haven Funeral Home located at 322 N. Market in Benton. Visitation will be Sunday, July 15th from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. at Peaceful Haven. For more information 501-778-7100. Online guest book at www.peacefulhavenfuneralhome.com.
Memorials may be made to Soaring Wings Ranch for Jake's Lake. P.O. Box 1670 Conway, AR 72033.
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