Dereece "PaPa Dee" Darwin Throckmorton

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Graveside Services
Velvet Ridge Cemetery
Honey Holler Rd
Bald Knob, AR  72010
Sunday, June 12, 2016
2:00PM
Cemetery
Velvet Ridge Cemtery
Honey Holler Rd
Bald Knob, AR  72010
Memorial Contributions
Velvet Ridge Cemetery Fund c/o Sheila Martin
1292 Hwy 167
Bald Knob, AR  72010
Dereece "PaPa Dee" Darwin ThrockmortonI am a Veteran.

of Mountain View, AR

May 8, 1935 - June 10, 2016

Dereece Darwin Throckmorton passed away at Stone County Medical Center Friday, June 10, surrounded by his family.

''PaPa Dee'' was born May 8, 1935 at Denmark, Arkansas to Herbert Throckmorton and Clara Corbit Throckmorton. He was Army Vet with two Purple Hearts and one Bronze Star.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Peggy; children Mike Throckmorton (Teresa) of Mountain Home, Pam Butler (Tim) of Monticello, Robin Brown (Wayne) of Mountain View, and Joshua Throckmorton (Mindy) of Mtn. View; Seven grandchildren, Caleb Throckmorton (Amanda) of Mountain Home, Eli Butler (Micki) of Springdale, Ethan Butler of Russellvile, Adam Brown of Mountain View, Colt, Trinity and Micah Throckmorton of Mountain View; two great granddaughters, Zoey Throckmorton of Mountain Home, and Aria Butler of Springdale; brother Dub Throckmorton (Cathy) of Searcy; sisters, Vernell Southerland of Searcy, Diane Smith of Judsonia, and many loving nieces and nephews.

''PaPa Dee'' was preceeded in death by his parents, brothers Rio and Larry Throckmorton, grandsons Aaron Dee Throckmorton and Jacob Butler.

Pallbearers are sons, Mike Throckmorton, Joshua Throckmorton, grandsons, Caleb, Eli, Ethan, Adam, and Colt, Granddaughters Trinity and Micah.
Honorary pallbearers are, Ronnie Risner, Darvin Brown, Ronnie Anderson, Barry Storey and Benny Stevens.

Graveside services will be Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 2:00PM at Velvet Ridge Cemetery in Velvet Ridge, Arkansas with Brother David Campbell officiating.

Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to Velvet Ridge Cemetery Funds c/o Sheila Martin 1292 Hwy 167, Bald Knob, Arkansas, 72010.

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Kristie Broyles
MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR
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Monday, June 13, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Dees passing. He was a great man that I can never say enough good about. May God bless your family during this difficult time...

Weldon and Betty Duncan
Mountain View, AR
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Sunday, June 12, 2016

Peggy and family, we are so sorry to hear of Dee's passing. You all will be in our prayers.

Tina Watson Daniel
Judsonia,
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Sunday, June 12, 2016

To the family and especially my best friend Robin and her mother Peggy, I am so sorry for your loss. He will be fondly missed. I especially will miss all the stories of him and my dad from "back in the day". He was an awesome storyteller and it made me feel like I was there! R. I. P Dee