of Yellville, AR

April 22, 1940 - February 25, 2017

Elvis Don Crigler, age 76, of Yellville went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at his home.

Don was the son of Ollen Elvis Crigler and Bernice (McEntire) Sullivan and Jim Sullivan. He was born on April 22, 1940 in Gassville, Arkansas. He was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as a teacher and coach in several surrounding schools. He was a 1958 graduate of Pyatt High School and had a deep love for the people of Pyatt. He also attended Arkansas Tech University and graduated there in 1962 with a degree in education. He then joined the United States Army that same year as a commissioned officer. He spent 2 years in the Army and was stationed in Germany. After returning home he began his teaching and coaching career at Bruno. He continued coaching at Lead Hill, Bergman, Salem, Mammoth Springs, Alpena, Yellville, and Mulberry. He had a passion for coaching and cared deeply for each and every player. After retirement he enjoyed working on the family farm.

He was proceeded in death by his parents.

Don is survived by his wife Linda of Yellville, his daughter Ladonna Fotenopulos, her husband, Mike; and their two children: Kennedy and Jake of Springdale;
his sister Sara Gilliland her husband, Jack; and nephew Brad of Yellville; his niece Katie Bader and her husband, Robby, and their four children, all of Springdale;
two half sisters: Barbara and Janice of California; and a host of other relatives and friends who loved him and will miss him.

Visitation will be on Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 6:00 '''' 8:00 pm at Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville.

The service will be on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 2:00 at First Baptist Church in Yellville with Pastor Jack Gilliland officiating.

Burial will follow at Patton Cemetery in Pyatt.

Pallbearers are Jeral Hudspeth, Pat Widders, Buddy Auman, Danny Farmer, Larry Parsley, and Kelly "Driller" Hurst.

Honorary pallbearers are Kenny "Burhead" Saylors, Jimmy "Booger Red" Cheek, Kenneth "Slugger" Cheek, Johnny Patton, Robert Baker, Scotty Nolan, Jim Stafford, Charlie Berry, Joe Dillard, and the graduates and friends of Pyatt High School.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Patton Cemetery, 11524 Hwy. 62 West, Harrison, AR 72601 or The Pyatt School Reunion/Scholarship Fund, 832 Hwy. 125N, Yellville, AR 72687.

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