of Mountain Home, AR
January 16, 1935 - September 1, 2023
Alvin ''Sonny'' Kasinger, a lifelong resident and native of Mountain Home was born on Pigeon Creek Road on January 16th, 1935 and passed away on September 1st, 2023 at Baxter Health in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was the third son born to Robert and Dellie (Studdard) Kasinger. He was given his nickname, Sonny, by his pop, E.A. Studdard, who gave all his grandchildren nicknames.
On September 22, 1962 he married Elizabeth (Betty) Goetz in Mountain Home. She preceded him in death on April 17th, 1995. They were the parents of two daughters, Patricia Lynn (Mike) Turner of Mountain Home and Theresa Francine (Chris) Abbott of Eldridge, Iowa.
Mr. Kasinger worked as a well driller (cable tool rig) for over 50 years. He worked in Kansas City for a time and worked locally for Odus Summers (who was like a father figure to him), Carl Stanislawski and Bud Bryant, before owning his own business, Kasinger Well Drilling. He could get a call from someone wanting information on a well he had drilled years ago and he could tell them all about it, how deep and the gallons per minute it produced.
Hobbies of Mr. Kasinger were coon hunting when the area was less inhabited and his dogs could tree a coon with those of the Britt boys and Wasson Kent. We as a family, enjoyed listening to Jerry Clower albums. In later years, he and Wasson had jumping mules, Sugar and Booger, that they rode hunting. He would go to the pool hall off the square and play Moon. He also very much enjoyed playing cards, (he taught his daughters how to play 52 card pickup) and dominoes, going to casinos and watching St. Louis Cardinal Baseball and Nascar. He also enjoyed watching old westerns like Gunsmoke and all John Wayne movies.
He is also survived by one granddaughter, Morgan Grace Abbott (Dad thought she hung the moon), and step-granddaughter, Meredith Abbott (Adam Schmidt) of Seattle, WA; step granddaughter, Lindsey Sanders and her husband, Michael; two step-great-grandchildren, Kendrick and Masen Sanders all of Mountain Home; Dad and Masen had a special bond, you could just see it. Two sisters-in-law, Rita Kasinger of Mountain Home and Fran Goetz of Delta, Colorado. Other local survivors are nephew, Bobby Kasinger and cousins, Sue Kasinger, Leon Kasinger, Junior Kasinger, Bobby Lance and Junior Raymond to name just a few. Many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews and lots of cousins also survive him. The Studdard boys of Washington State held a special place in his heart.
Also preceding him in death were three brothers, Willie (who died in infancy), Elmer and Eldon; one sister, Margaret Dilbeck and three nephews, Darryl Kasinger, James Kasinger and Terry Dilbeck.
Pallbearers will be Leon Carson, Ricky Strain, Bobby Kasinger and Jim Brown.
Honorary Pallbearers are Bob Mitchell, Mike Fretueg, James ''Hooker'' Pilgrim and everyone he ever drilled a well for.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Quality Ridge Cemetery by contacting Delbert Dover at (870) 425-4201.
We would like to offer our sincere thanks to the staff at White River Health Care for the care, concern and love you gave to our dad.
Funeral Services for Mr. Kasinger will be on Saturday, September 9 at 12:00 noon.
Visitation will be on Friday, September 8th from 5 pm until 7 pm.
All services will be in the Chapel of Roller Funeral Home of Mountain Home.
Burial will follow in Quality Ridge Cemetery.
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11 Condolence(s)
Brenda Metcalf
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
T and Trish - I am thinking of you and your families at this sad and difficult time. Your Dad was a kind and caring man. He did so much to help family and friends. I have so many great memories of both of you, your Dad and your Grandmother. I enjoyed watching the video filled with so much love and fond memories. Your family is blessed and stronger by a giving and loving father.
Brenda Metcalf
Saturday, September 9, 2023
T and Trish - I am thinking of you and your families at this sad and difficult time. Your Dad was a kind and caring man. He did so much to help family and friends. I have so many great memories of both of you, your Dad and your Grandmother. I enjoyed watching the video filled with so much love and fond memories. Your family is blessed and stronger by a giving and loving father.
Tina Byrd
Saturday, September 9, 2023
My heart is with you. I pray for healing. We had lots of good times down on the creek together as little children. God Bless
Wanda Evans
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Sunny Kasinger family I'm so sorry for your loss. Bob thought the world of Sunny. He will be greatly missed. All my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wanda Evans
Dianna (Talley) Roller
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences.
Sincerely,
Dianna (Talley) Roller
Sharon Harris
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
T and Trish: So sorry to hear about your Dad. He was one in a million. Always made me happy to see him. Still can remember him teasing me like the time at your house when we were kids he convinced me to take a bite of a radish the size of a tomato I had no clue. Great memories and won’t forget them.
Lannie williams
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Your Dad was a good man and he your Mom raised you girls good he was loved and respected by this community .Thanks for giving me the chance to learn stories of our father's coon hunting together .I would not have known this if I had not gotten to spend time with him .My Dad has been gone awhile so this is a special memory .You crarry the name well n do him proud .Hold all his teachings close to you now and cherish your time with this honorable man.May God bless you .Know you are loved . I'm here for you
Cindy &Lane Cole
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Bobby and Diane Anderson
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
It was the year 1993. I was searching the phone book for a well driller in Mountain Home. I saw your Dad had 30 years experience on the ad. And I liked his name, Kasinger. Little did we know he lived kinda close to where our land was. He became our first friend and we loved him immediately. He was a fine and honest man. You will be missing a very special dad. May God give you comfort and peace, now and in the days to come.
Lisa Bryant
Monday, September 4, 2023
Linda & Rich Zimdahl
Sunday, September 3, 2023
Theresa -
We know this is a difficult time for your family, but, please know we’re keeping you in our hearts and prayers. I am very glad that I got to know your Dad. He was very proud of his family, and, loved you all so much. God Bless you all.