of Conway, AR

July 11, 1938 - June 4, 2024

Harold Claassen, 85, of Conway, Arkansas passed away on June 4, 2024. He was born in Newton, Kansas on July 11, 1938, the son of Edward and Hester Claassen.

Over the course of his lifetime, Harold worked in various professions including carpentry, traffic control construction, maintenance work at Arkansas Children's Hospital and owning and operating a flea market.

Although Harold was successful in many capacities during his lifetime, his true calling was serving the Lord. His faith was an integral part of his life. Over the years, Harold served as pastor at five churches. The first church he served was in Maramec, Oklahoma in 1965. He passionately shared the word of God with every congregation he served. Most recently he was pastor at the Squirrel Hill Community Church.

In his free time, Harold enjoyed woodworking and collecting model trains.

Harold will be dearly missed by his sons, Murray and wife, Kim, Myron and wife, Ramona and Mark and wife, Tammie, as well as his sister, Clara Kerekes. Harold is survived by 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Harold is preceded in death by his wife, Judy Claassen; his father, Edward Claassen and his mother, Hester Claassen; his brothers, Ed and Charles Claassen; his sister, Elizabeth McKim and granddaughter, Taryn Claassen.

Harold will be remembered for his generous spirit, compassionate treatment of others and steadfast faith. His impact on his family and community will be cherished forever.

A memorial service for Harold will be held at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, Arkansas on June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm. A private interment service for the family will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Naylor.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com