Harold Kent Dingler

Harold Kent Dingler, age 49, of Searcy, formerly of Kirby, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021.

He was born on December 11, 1973, the son of Harold and Carolyn Dingler. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, and his sister, Mitzi Dingler.

Those who called him friend describe him as pure sunshine, love and laughter. In his younger years, he was a walking encyclopedia of all science related things, and active and quite successful in his many 4-H endeavors.

Kent's innate attention to detail served him well as he excelled in school. After graduating from Kirby High School in 1992, he moved to Dallas where he attended the Art Institute of Dallas. Kent had an eye for design and his creativity was always unmatched.

Kent worked at Red Lobster in Hot Springs where he met his dear friend, Melissa, and later North Little Rock, building many friendships with coworkers and patrons. When he moved to Searcy, he met the love of his life, Roger, and another dear friend, also named Melissa, while continuing to make many friends at Colton’s and the Elks Lodge.

He was well-loved and could make you feel like you were the sun, moon, and stars, when in reality, most were content to be in his periphery. When Kent decided to be your friend, you were always his through good, bad and ugly. He loved his friends and family deeply. His legacy was all his own. He did it his way.

Kent is survived by his partner, Roger, Aunt Betty Self of Kirby, Aunt Sue Harvey of Orlando, Florida, Uncle Dub (Cora) Frazier of Okolona, and all of his cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held honoring Kent's life Saturday, March 6th, 2021 at Elks Lodge from 6-p.m. Everyone is invited. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Elks Lodge 2247 in Searcy where Kent was a member the last few years of his life. They are a charitable organization that raises money for veterans, and children.