of Hot Springs Village, AR
July 14, 1949 - February 13, 2007
Reverend Richard Lynn Lumpkins, 57, of
He was born July 14, 1949 in
He was preceded in death by his father, James Garland Lumpkins.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Dianne Murrell Lumpkins; son, Jason Lumpkins and wife, Courtney of Cabot; daughter, Wendy Graves and husband, Kevin, of Gainesville, TX.; grandchildren, Jase Lumpkins, Kayli Lumpkins, Alexis Graves, and Maci Graves; his mother, Margaret Lumpkins of Benton; and brother, Jim Lumpkins and wife, Marcy, of Benton.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Friday, February 16, 2007 at First Pentecostals Church of Benton with Rev. B. J. Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at
Visitation will be 5:00 8:00 P.M., Thursday, February 15, 2007 at First Pentecostals Church of Benton. Services provided by Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047).
Memorials may be made to Arkansas District UPCI, Save Our Children's Fund,
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38 Condolence(s)
Tammy Burkhalter
Thursday, March 15, 2007
I pray that God grants you each grace and comfort in this time. It is so hard to know the right words to say in times like these. May God bless you and you find comfort in the reality of that heavenly reunion!
Lindel Anderson
Thursday, March 1, 2007
To Sis. Lumpkins, Wendy and Jason, My prayers and thoughts are with you. May God bless and comfort you in your time of loss. Although it has been many years since we worked together at Craighead Christian Academy, I still cherish your friendship and the memory of Bro. Lumpkins. He was a kind man who gave away his life to the service of God. Although his life was way too short, he accomplished much for God and was an example of a true servant of God.
Frances Hyde
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
God bless and help you through this difficult time.
Stephen & Donna McKeehan
Monday, February 19, 2007
Our thoughts are with you during this time of loss. We know God is our comforter and has welcomed Bro. Lumpkins home. We will miss him.
Danny, Jeremy, Amy, Angie Youngblood and Alicia, Adam, and Lauren Davenport
Monday, February 19, 2007
Sis. Lumpkins, Jason, Wendy and Sis. Margaret... We are so sorry for your loss, but happy for Bro. Lumpkins ! I can just imagine the smile on his face right now ! You were all so kind to us when you were in West Helena. We will always have fond memories of you all.
Robert & Brenda Reyna
Sunday, February 18, 2007
We are deeply saddened about the loss of this great man of God. Bro. Lumpkins tirelessly worked to lead the West Helena church to a deeper level of praise & worship while he pastored here and I'm sure he will be leading the way in heaven. He was a very dear friend and we will always remember his kind and caring nature. May God bless the family as they cope with this loss.
Donald and Pat Williams
Sunday, February 18, 2007
May God continue to be with you at this time. Our sons, Donald and Christopher were students at West Helena Christian Academy. Thank you for being a part of our lives. The Williams Family
Patty Miller and Family
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Brother Lumpkins was a kind and giving man that touched my life and the lives of my children, especially my son Brad, when they attended West Helena Christain Acadamy . We will never forget this dedicated man. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time.
Karen Dunigan Ainsworth
Saturday, February 17, 2007
I will always remember Brother Lumpkins as a wonderful example of what a true Man of God was supposed to be. His devotion to God, his family, and church was truley inspirational. Although it's been several years since I've seen him, the example he set has always been with me. Wendy and Jason, my prayers are with you.
Kelly Perry family
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Though our times together were limited, Bro.Lumpkins touch will last a lifetime. God Bless. Kelly Perry family.
Mark Dean
Friday, February 16, 2007
It has been 26 years since my last conversation with Rick, but I will always remember him as a kind and gentle giant. I will always remember him as the "greatest softball player ever!"
Gregg & Tammie Hogan
Friday, February 16, 2007
To Wendy and the whole Lumpkin family, We are so saddened by the loss of such a great man! Oh the lives he touched! He was a true example of how a Christian should be. We will sorely miss him. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Stephen & Staci Harris
Friday, February 16, 2007
Sis. Lumpkins, We are thinking of you at this time and praying for God's strength.
Travis & Traci Watkins
Friday, February 16, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rev. & Mrs. Johnny Chance
Friday, February 16, 2007
Brother Lumpkins was a very good friend of ours. I worked with him as a Sunday School director for many years in Arkansas. I also worked with him in many youth camps. He was a wonderful christian and a great minister and singer. He will be greatly missed.
Stephen Merritt Family
Friday, February 16, 2007
Our family is praying for you.We will miss Bro. Lumpkins very much.
David, Juliet & Ryan Moore
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Too the whole Lumpkins clan, I am trully sorry to hear of the lost of Bro. Lumpkins. He was someone whom I have always respected and admired since I was a young boy. May God help you through this time. David Moore & Family
Kevin & Karen Womack
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Sis. Lumpkins, Words can not express our sympathy that we have for you and your family. Bro. Lumpkins was a true Christian and man of God. Not only that, he was our friend. We look forward to seeing him again around the throne of God. Maybe he'll lead the worship in heaven because he sure did here on earth. We love you and are praying for you.
Paul, Sherri, and Caleb McClure
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Sis. Lumpkins and family. We are so sorry about the passing of Bro. Lumpkins. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength and encouragement now, and the days ahead. God Bless You.
Hazel Sloop Hart
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Diane, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my prayers.
Michael Moore
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Thank you for allowing me to be apart of your family and church. I am deeply saddened by the loss of REV and I am sorry that I can not attend the funeral. Lumpkins and if there is anything I can do for you then let me know. He always showed me nothing but love and carring when I was around him and I will defenatly miss that.
Steve Pasley
Thursday, February 15, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mike & Cindy Jayroe
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Sis. Lumpkins, Jason, & Wendy, Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will forever cherish the memories we have of Bro. Lumpkins. His walk with God has been an inspiration to both of us through the years. May God Bless all of you. Mike & Cindy Jayroe
Eldon and Sue Moore
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Our hearts reach out to you at this time. We cherish our friendship over the years. We will continue to remember you in our prayers
DON & DELORES CAMPBELL
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
WE EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY.BROTHER LUMPKINS WAS INDEED A GREAT MAN OF GOD. WE ARE BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN HIM. YOU WILL REMAIN IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Steven Campbell
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
What an honor to know and have a friendship with Bro. Lumpkins. Bro. Lumpkins was an inspiration to me and to all that met him. I appreciate his walk with God and the stand he took. Bro. Lumpkins was a man after the heart of God. My prayers are with his family and friends.
Tyler Watson
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Bro. Rick was a great man of god, that loved to see people filled with the holy ghost and loved young people. A great friend and a great man. God Bless
Jimmy, Tina & Tiffany Herring
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Reverend Lumpkins was a great man who loved God. He will be missed by all of us at Hardin New Life Apostolic Church.
Jackie and Sandy Thompson
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
To the Lumpkins Family, We will remember how blessed we were to know Bro. Lumpkins and hear his sermons. It is true, many will grieve from this loss, but good memories will abound. Jackie and Sandy Thompson
Sam "Pokey" & Carol Gipson
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
We express our deepest Sympathy to the Family, Church Members, and Friends, of Rev. Lumpkins. He was a wonderful person and a great friend. Thank you for sharing him with us all of these many years. He will be greatly missed by all, who knew him, or of him. God Bless.
Patty Thompson
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Your family is in my prayers. Lean on the Lord he is your rock at this time of grief.
Curtis & Cheryl Lewter
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Our prayers are with all of you. In Christian love Curtis & Cheryl Lewter
Sgt. Charlie Carty
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
I am saddened by the departure of Rev. Lumpkins. I had worked with him when he was our Chaplain at the Benton Police Department and thought a lot of him for all he did for us and the community. Our prayers go out for his family at this time of loss. He was a wonderful man who will be missed but we will meet again someday. GOD bless you all. Charlie & Jan Carty
Rev. Andy Toopes
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Rick will always be a treasured friend and one of the finest pastors I have ever known. We worked together in some very difficult situations and he was always there for me. His family, his church body, his friends and the State of Arkansas will miss him very much. Well done good and faithful servant.
Michael D. Smith
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Rick was a wonderful Christian friend! I will cherish his memory forever. I look forward to seeing him in heaven.
Margie Smith
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Your work will live on - you made a difference in the lives of many people you met and many many you would have not met. Rest in Peace!
Sandy H
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
So sorry to hear about Bro. Lumpkins death. Our prayers are with the family during this time of sorrow.
Maribeth Snow
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Sis Lumpkins, Jason and Wendy, Bro. Lumpkins made a big impression on me as a young person. I grew to admire him even more as an adult. My prayers are with you. Maribeth Snow