of Paris, AR

July 30, 1947 - September 12, 2024

David R. Cravens, 77, of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 in Paris. He was born on July 30, 1947 in Conway, Arkansas to his parents, Ralph N. and Marguerite (Sandeford) Cravens.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph N. and Marguerite Cravens.

David was a lifelong Arkansan; he graduated from Paris High School in 1965 and earned his undergraduate degree in his Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where he was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Upon graduating from Law School, he returned to Paris where he began practicing law with his father, Ralph and worked alongside his brother, Charles for over 50 years at Cravens Abstract and Cravens & Cravens Attorney at Law. David served as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney of the Northern District of Logan County from 1973 until 1986 and served as the District Court Judge for the following twenty-six years. The Supreme Court of Arkansas granted David the status of Attorney Emeritus in appreciation of fifty years of service to the legal profession.

David was an avid Arkansas Razorback fan, he loved watching each sport and all of the games played each season. He loved spending time with his family, working in his yard and around his pool. He also loved Blues music, he held the Cottontown Blues Festival with his brother, Charles for ten years where he made many friends that became more like family and hosted many well-known Blues artist over the years. David also loved to watch and play the stock market.

David is survived by one daughter, Darla Mainer and husband, Carl of Paris; one brother, Charles Cravens and wife, Debby of Paris; one granddaughter, Kacee Mainer of Paris; one great-grandson, Israel Crane of Paris; one nephew, Ryan Cravens and wife, Erin of Paris; one great-niece, Charley Cravens of Paris and many other family members and close friends.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the First United Methodist Church in Paris officiated by Rev. Regena Mason. The family will visit with friends immediately following the service in the sanctuary. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/paris

Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund as well as the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Razorback Foundation.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR  72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com