Leon "L.B." Pavattof Damascus, AR
June 24, 1944 - February 5, 2023
Leon ''L. B.'' Pavatt, went home to be with the Lord on February 5th, 2023 while at home surrounded by his friends and family. L.B. was born in Damascus, Arkansas on June 24, 1944 to the late Leonard Byron and Ruby (Lee) Pavatt, whom he is preceded in death by. He is survived by his two older sisters, Imogene Graddy of Memphis Tennessee and Norma (Carl) Dodson of White Hall Arkansas. He is also survived by his wife of 55 years, Diane (Hall) Pavatt and their 3 children, Jason (Gina) Pavatt, Jared (Krista) Pavatt and Jill (Drew) Thomas. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Madisyn (Daniel) Strain, Lauryn Swaffar, Cayden Pavatt, Austin (Kennedy), Kailyn, Muluken (Kayla), Gifte, Tristyn, Brityn, Ian Pavatt, Ashton, Kayleigh Thomas and Cameron Washam and also 3 great grandchildren, John Strain, Preston and Taygen Pavatt.
L.B. was a high school science teacher of 40 years, starting his career at Augusta schools and retiring from Southside Bee Branch. Mr. Pavatt was dedicated to teaching his students about science and he was greatly loved by his students. L.B. loved to shake hands, which is why he enjoyed being the Mayor of Damascus for so many years. During the summer you could always catch L.B. on a riding lawnmower on someone's lawn in town. Despite his love for teaching and mowing yards, his greatest passion was being the Mayor of the little town he cared for so much. You could never escape a handshake and if you spoke to him, he probably did not hear you, but would smile and nod his head. He was a great man who was loved and respected by many. He left behind a legacy that will carry on for generations to come and he will be greatly missed by all.
Visitation services will be at Roller McNutt in Greenbrier Thursday, February 9th from 6-8 and funeral services will be held at Damascus First Baptist Church Friday, February 10th at 10:00 am.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Damascus or The Station in Damascus.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
115 South Broadview
Greenbrier, AR 72058
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com