Herman B. "Rusty" Kisling Jr. age 77 of Arkadelphia entered this world July 3, 1936 and went to be with his Savior on Monday, May 12, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Edith Shope, sister, Dorothy Ritchie, daughter, Shingo Eyman, granddaughter, Abby Eyman and son, Ryan Kisling.
He leaves wife, Emily Kisling of Arkadelphia, a sister Anita and husbnd Lenny Pilkerton, brother, Donald Shope, a son, Dennis Shope and wife Debbie of Eddington, MO, daughters, Chessa and Leann Barnett of Achille, OK, Edith and Michael McCarra of Quitman, MS, Sandra and Tim Kirsey of Ohio, Victoria Phillips of Brady, TX, Special granddaughter, Selina and husband Ethan Beshirs of Calera, OK and numerous grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Thursday, May 15, in the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Chapel with Rev. Will Thompson and Rev. Bob Sanders officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.
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