Ron Carmack

Ron Carmack, 71, of Heber Springs, died Saturday, March 9, 2013. Ron had an extensive career with Arkansas State University system. During his 32 years of service in Jonesboro, he served as Vice President of Facilities. He added 13 more years of service to ASU after moving to Heber Springs. Ron has served the State of Arkansas as a board member of the Developmental Disabilities Services Board since 1992. He served his country during the Vietnam War through service in the United States Army, and Ron was honored through the ROTC Hall of Honor on the ASU-Jonesboro Campus. While he enjoyed many sports, Ron's favorite was always volleyball. Ron is survived by his wife of 51 years, Pat Carmack, of Heber Springs; two sons, Rick (Judy) Carmack and David (Lesa) Carmack; one daughter, Jo Beth (Mitch) Mathis; eight grandchildren: special grandson, Brett Carmack, Jennifer (Matt) Drew, James (Brandy) Turner, Jon David (Leah) Carmack, Rachel Carmack and fiance, Judd Luster, Clint Pigue, Megan Mathis, and Jake Mathis; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Judy (Ron) Malone; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buel and Burgie Carmack, and his mother and father-in-law, Dale and Treva Haskins. Friends are welcomed to join the family for a visitation that will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, March 11, 2013 at Heber Springs Funeral Home, and also on Tuesday, March 12 for a memorial at 6 p.m. with visitation to follow at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro. All other services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the Carmack family would prefer that friends consider a donation to the Conway Human Development Center – Volunteer Council, 150 East Siebenmorgan Road, Conway, Ark. 72032. Please visit Ron's online obituary at www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com, or call 501-887-9152.