Donald (D.R.) Roy Hudson

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Burns Funeral Home
725 N. Panther Ave
Yellville, AR  72687
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Roller-Burns Funeral Home
725 N. Panther Ave
Yellville, AR  72687
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
11:00 am
Donald (D.R.) Roy Hudson

of Flippin, AR

February 27, 1948 - February 19, 2017

Donald (D.R.) Roy Hudson fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept his faith. He went to receive his crown of righteousness on the Lord's day, Sunday, February 19, at 1:23 p.m. after a long, hard battle with Lyme disease. He was 68 years, 11 months, and 19 days. He had a peaceful hour of parting at home while surrounded by his wife and daughters. D.R. was born in Harrison, Arkansas and often referred to the Ozarks as ''the world's best kept secret''. He was a strong, faithful member of the Church of Christ and led his life by example. He is preceded in death by his father, Hobert D. Hudson. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 46 years and 9 months, Karen F. Huddleston Hudson, and his three daughters: Kymm (Randy) Alexander of Maumelle, Angie (Shane) Nix of Flippin, and Cassie Bell of Flippin. He is survived by his grandchildren, whom he taught to work hard and love the Lord: Colton Nix, Kyle Flippin, Ashlyn Alexander, Kade Alexander, Wyatt Flippin, Drew Bell, Rede Alexander, Olivia Flippin, Ava Flippin, Savannah Bell, Brogan Nix, and Noah Bell. He is also survived by his mother, Leone Burch Hudson, his identical twin brother, Ronald (R.C.) Hudson, and his brother Dane Hudson, as well as many other loving family members. D.R. lived a full life that included being a fishing guide, teaching elementary school, being an engineer for the railroad, obtaining his pilot's license and flying his plane, cattle and turkey farming, and a love of basketball and running. The following Bible verse sums up how he lived his life: Joshua 24:15: ''Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve… But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord''.

Visitation for Mr. Hudson will be Tuesday, February 21, 2017 from 6:00 8:00 pm at Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas.

Funeral service will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home Chapel in Yellville, Arkansas with Randy Alexander officiating.

Interment will follow at Hurst Cemetery near Flippin, Arkansas.

Pallbearers will be Colton Nix, Kyle Flippin, Ashlyn Alexander, Kade Alexander, Wyatt Flippin, and Rede Alexander.

Honorary pallbearer will be Drew Bell.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House, 774 Long Street, Mountain Home, AR 72653.

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Paula Roddy
Melbourne, AR
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Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Marilyn&family-sorry for your loss-sincere sympathy-Paula Roddy

Jennifer Hendrix
Bryant, AR
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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Keeping your family in my prayers.

Whenever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.
Much love, Jennifer, Rebecca and Matthew Hendrix

Paula & Nat Nix
Jonesboro,
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Monday, February 20, 2017

May you find peace in your faith and comfort in your memories. Love you all!!