of Marshall, AR
March 25, 2023
After a long battle with cancer, Billy "Don" Passmore passed from this earth on Saturday, March 25th, 2023 at his home in Marshall, Arkansas at the age of 59. He was born in Marshall, Arkansas on January 19th, 1964 to Benjamin "Ben" Passmore and Billie Marlene Snow Passmore. He grew up in a loving family with his mom and dad and two brothers. Don spent his younger years in Snowball, Arkansas, being the hillbilly we all know and love. A lot of his teenage years were spent hauling hay and doing what he loved: Hunting!
Don met Jean Passmore at the First Baptist Church in Marshall and two years later they were married on August 1st, 1987. They started a life together in Marshall, where he lived out the rest of his days. During this time, they raised three kids together and various other kids from the community. All of his major life events, like his birth, getting married, raising his kids and passing away, were all within a three block radius. Over his lifetime, he worked for Marshall Milling, ConAgri and Global Foods, all in Clinton. Don had always been an avid ham radio enthusiast. He enjoyed chatting with the Mountain Home Cuckoo Club group at 9:00 AM every morning. About 2007, he started to learn the ropes of the business communication radios from Harold King. In 2009, he took over the business, renaming it Raccoon Springs Communications. He provided services for Searcy and Marion County professionals, such as the fire departments, sheriff's office, school districts, canoe rentals and county and city services. Don never met a stranger and was willing to go day or night to help someone in need! He will always be remembered for the giving person he was. Heaven has gained a great one!
Don is preceded in death by his mom, Billie Snow Passmore and dad, Ben Passmore.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Passmore; his "other wife", Cecila Hill; two sons, Joshua Davis (Michelle Dahlberg) of Nebraska and Ben Passmore (Lacy Fraley) of Marshall; one daughter, Jaala Ragan (Tailor) of Marshall; honorary son, Aydan Rea of Marshall; three grandkids, Isiah Ragan, Octavya Ragan and Xander Davis; two brothers, Charles Passmore (Audretta) of Marshall and Allan Passmore of Snowball and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Graveside services for Don will be held at McMahan Cemetery in Snowball, Arkansas with Bro. Brian Ragland officiating. The time and date will be announced later this afternoon. Don will be laid to rest beside his parents, with a clear view of his beloved Point Peter Mountain. There will be no reception following the service. Bearers will be Ben Passmore, Joshua Davis, Aydan Rea, Cooner Passmore, Tailor Ragan and Robert Monroe. Honorary bearers will be Charles Passmore, Allan Passmore, Leonard Graves, Alice McCutcheon, Marion County Amateur Radio Club and Mountain Home Cuckoo Club.
The family would like to thank Julie Stoops for her being a rock to the family during Don's final days; Cecila Hill for staying up nights and taking such wonderful care of Don; Sonny Woods for helping with his final resting place; all the friends and family who stopped by to visit with Don and bring food and everyone else who made these last days possible to get through. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Searcy County Humane Society, PO Box 543, Marshall, AR 72650.
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75 Condolence(s)
Betsy Sennett
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Jean, I have been keeping you in my prayers. I am glad that you no longer have to watch Don suffer, but I remember all too well how painful it was when everything was final. He made "hillbilly" look charming and "ornery" a thing to be desired. I am so glad that God blessed you by having him in your life. With Dale and Don in cahoots, St. Peter will have his hands full. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers.
Donna Treat
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Jean I am so sorry for your lost. The family is in my thoughts and prayers
Pat Halsted
Monday, March 27, 2023
I was very sorry to hear of Don's death.....he fought so very hard. Sending Prayers of peace and comfort for your entire family.
Kim and Steve (Squeaky) Wright
Monday, March 27, 2023
RIP Don!!! Prayer goes to Jean Pass more , May God give you peace and comfort. He may be gone but he is not forgotten.
Shannon ward
Monday, March 27, 2023
Miss Jean, I’m so sorry sorry I couldn’t make it up there today praying for you
Gary and Barbara West
Monday, March 27, 2023
Jean and Family, Our memories of Don will be many … always a positive experience This world needs more “Don Passmores†Our thoughts and many prayers as you move forward
Joe and Melba Ward
Monday, March 27, 2023
So sorry to hear about Don's passing. Heard about it in church Sunday. Prayers for all.
Bill and Christi Dolan
Monday, March 27, 2023
Rip Don prayers for comfort and peace for Jean and family
Kay and John Branscum
Monday, March 27, 2023
So saddened to hear of Don's passing. He was such a nice man and will be missed by all who knew him. Jean, Ben, Jaala and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Joslin
Monday, March 27, 2023
I pray that God comforts you and eases your pain. Don has won victory and will watch over his loved ones from above. May God bless you all.
Jimmy and Kay Collins
Monday, March 27, 2023
We’re so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you!
Amber Scott and kids
Monday, March 27, 2023
My Condolenses love. Don may u rest in peace. Never forgotten😇âœï¸
Carolyn Levins
Monday, March 27, 2023
There are really no words... Praying for you all to have God's comfort, peace and blessings...
Cathy
Monday, March 27, 2023
My deepest condolences and big Hugs to his family.
Eddie and Pam Cannada
Monday, March 27, 2023
Our deepest sympathies. You are in our prayers.
Keith Eaton family
Monday, March 27, 2023
Thoughts and prayers for Don's family. We'll miss him.
Sheila Harris & Sue Grinder
Monday, March 27, 2023
Jean, words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. Let us know if we can do anything for you. Love you.
Ron and Eileen Barrett
Monday, March 27, 2023
So sorry for your loss
Dale Blandon
Sunday, March 26, 2023
My thoughts and Prayers go out to the family. It was great seeing Don and speaking with him at the class reunion.
Rhonda & Jason Gates
Sunday, March 26, 2023
We love you! Praying for you and family.
Doug & Joyce Wilson
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Our prayer is that God grants peace and comfort to all the family and friends.
Holly Kemp
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Dear friend already miss you. But now we will have direct radio contact with heaven. Give Billie a hug for me. There's some sad puppy dogs cry for you too. Love your family they will carry on.
James and Jeri White
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Our deepest sympathy
Cole
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Don will truly be missed such a good man of very rare honesty always ready to help anyone anytime
Kelly L Horton
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Thoughts and prayers to Don ‘s family very fond memories of going to school with Don he was always ready with a remark of some type and of course a smile and laugh. He will always be missed and with our circle of classmates will quite often be quoted in the future. Don looking forward to visiting with you in the future
Mike and Roberta Pack
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Sorry to hear about Don’s passing. Condolences to all of the family.
Josephine Perry
Sunday, March 26, 2023
I'm so sorry for your loss. Don will be missed
Martha and Ted Schneirla
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Don will be missed our prayers are with the family for healing â¤ï¸â€ðŸ©¹
Clara Foshee
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Prayers of comfort for family
Rachel Bellard
Sunday, March 26, 2023
I'm so sorry for your loss. Don was a ray of light to every person he met. He was always an inspiration and encouragment to.
He will be missed.
Karen E. Lawson
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Jean and family. so sorry for your loss. prayers for comfort.
Lisa Mahler
Sunday, March 26, 2023
I had the pleasure of knowing Don through work at both the chicken plant and Global Foods. He was indeed true to himself and his beliefs. He loves talking about his family and always managed to make a bad day better. I am truly saddened by his passing. His family is in my prayers. RIP Friend
Lisa Mahler
Bethel Massey
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Jean and family, I’m so sorry for your loss, but we know Heaven has gained a treasure.. praying for strength and comfort in the days to come.
Shirley J. Gray
Sunday, March 26, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Don was a very nice/sweet man. Got to know Don many many years ago when Granny would be at Paul and May's, neighbors to the Passmore's. Don will be GREATLY missed.
Shelly Watts-Harper
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Jean,
We are so sorry to hear about Don!! He was always a delight to be around!! Keeping you and your family in our prayers!!
Lots of Love,
Shelly, Kamryn, JT
And Kay Watts
Peggy Adams
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Family, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Kaster
Saturday, March 25, 2023
My prayers and condolences to Mrs Passmore and Family and Friends. I only knew Mr Don briefly but he was never a stranger.(FATHER YAH knew him and and my spirit knew that) Don treated me like he had known us a lifetime. Thankful he helped our woman's prep group.
Edna Jean Treat
Saturday, March 25, 2023
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Jo Ann Griffin Reddell
Saturday, March 25, 2023
I’m so sorry for your loss
Prayers for you and family
Randall Garrison
Saturday, March 25, 2023
I was saddened to learn of Don’s passing. I first got acquainted with Don in 2010 and we carpooled together riding to Damascus, AR to work for Elkhorn Construction. Don was a very unique, intelligent, and thoughtful individual. I count him as a great friend of mine and I’m so glad I got to know him. My prayers will be with you Jean and family.
Harold Young
Saturday, March 25, 2023
I always considered Don a dear friend and he was a genius in his own right. His love and knowledge of communications were amazing. We spent many many hours talking about everything (especially when I owned and operated the Marshall Pawn Shop from 1975 to 1987. May you always R.I.P. dear Don. HY
Coy & Sue Horton
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Prayers to Don's entire family. He was a super nice guy and will be missed.
Eddie Birdsong
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Love and Prayers May Heaven Help and Comfort
Claude mize
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Rest In Peace we will miss you very much Claude mize
Claude mize
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Rest In Peace we will miss you very much
Michael and Sarah Flowers
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Don and his whole family have been good friends to both of us for a long time. Gonna miss you Don, love you and the whole family.
Lorena Hurst
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Jean and family , I am so sorry for you loss. My thoughts and my prayers are with you all. Mayo so enjoyed his visits with Don at Marshall Milling , I'd have to almost drag him away they would be so wound up in conversation. Love and prayers
Joseph
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Don was such a great man. He will be missed greatly. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Debbie Watts and Craig Coffey
Saturday, March 25, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of Don's passing. He will be missed. Prayers for peace for the family.
James and Jeremy Greene
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Don was one of the kindest people ever we truly enjoyed visiting with Don and Jean when we volunteered at the Searcy county humane society we will miss seeing him around God bless this family
Nancy Jones
Saturday, March 25, 2023
So sorry to hear of Don's passing. My thoughts and prayers will be with you Jean and family in the days to come. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Don and Linda Henderson
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Praying for the Family.
Mary Harris
Saturday, March 25, 2023
This is a sad time for all who loved Don and we are here if you need us Ms. Jean. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids. We love you sweet lady.
Daphne Warren
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Sending love and prayers for each of you. So sorry to hear of your loss. Don was a wonderful person. He will be missed . May God wrap you in his arms and carried you through this time. Love Daphne.
Glenda Grinder Treece
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Praying for you and your family.
Tracy Furman
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Hopefully the love and support from friends and the community will lift and comfort you. Although we had only met in recent years, Don was always kind and helpful, especially while I volunteered at the shelter. So sorry for your loss...
Tim & Sherian Blough
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Don will be greatly missed. Prayers of comfort during this difficult time. Love to you all.
Albert & Anna (Rainbolt) Maze
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Your families are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Marie Pawlowski-Millican
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Jean my prayers are with you and your family at this time. Don will be greatly missed. I will sure miss seeing him around.
Darryl Treat
Saturday, March 25, 2023
My condolence to Jean and all the family. God's love upon all who grieve.
Faye Preddy
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Jean and family,I am so very sorry.May God give you peace and comfort now and in the days ahead.Don was a special person for sure and will be missed by many.
Tina Oliver
Saturday, March 25, 2023
He will be missed greatly and deepest sympathy 🙠to Jean n family. I didn't know him long but what I did he is a wonderful man and enjoyed life treated me like family when I started helping at shelter
Angie Johnson
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Elaine Blair
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Doc and I offer our condolences but we know Don is in a better place. We will miss seeing and talking with him at the clinic. Doc will especially miss his visits and conversations. Prayers
Jason Gates
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Don was a great guy!! Worked with him at chicken plant for couple years and stayed in touch with him after plant closed. Talked on the ham frequency and about different radios. He always had a answer to my questions, be greatly Missed.
Vickie Lucas
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Jean, Prayers for you & your family. May God wrap his comforting arms around you at this time.
Doris Folk
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Don and I are first cousins. I knew him in his young years when I would visit from California. He was a joy to know. A short story about Don . One day Allen, Don Ben Passmore and I were out driving the backroads when Allen and Ben court a young turkey and brought it home. Place it under a wash tub. The next morning it had somehow ( escaped). Wonder who had the soft heart to help that turkey💕💕💕💕💕Dear Don, gone but never forgotten.
Bruce Stewart
Saturday, March 25, 2023
I’m saddened to hear Don has passed. Your family has been in my prayers for some time. May God continue to guide you through adjusting to the life that lies ahead.
Tammy Johnson
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Love & comfort to the family from Alfie’s family. We love you very much Jean. May you find joyful memories amidst this time of sorrow. Tammy & Stacy
Ronda Bywr
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Jean sorry to hear that Don has passed away, prayers for you and your family.
Harry and Brandy Oliver
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Sorry for your loss. He was a good guy. He will be missed. Prayers are with the family.
Eddie,and Kathy Morrison
Saturday, March 25, 2023
We send you all our deepest sympathy, and prayers.
Doug Grinder
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Sorry to hear this
Stacey Massey
Saturday, March 25, 2023
I am so saddened to hear about Don's passing. I always enjoyed visiting with Don at the thrift store and running into him around town. He was such a nice man.
Jean, you and the entire family are in my prayers. ðŸ™
Lisa Jones Stewart
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Dear Jean and family, I want you to know that I am heart broken for you and your family. I know that my son Nick and his family thought the world of Don. Love, Hugs and Prayers