Sidney Stephen Bethard

Sidney Stephen Bethard, 72, resident of Bentonville, Ark., passed away July 8, 2016 in Bentonville. He was born Dec. 17, 1943 in Milford, Del., the son of Ross and Lillian Mattison Bethard. He graduated from Newark High School in Delaware and then joined the Army. After his service in the Military, he worked for Walton Corporation as a well driller. He then became an Artillery Test Director for the US Government at Aberdeen Proving Ground where he retired after 22+ years of service. He enjoyed serving the Lord and volunteering for several ministries to help the less fortunate. Sid was an avid outdoors man who enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and traveling. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, his pets, and was proud of his beautiful truck. Sid had a great sense of humor, was kind-natured, and loved by all. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 32 years, Carol Bethard; one son, Sidney Bethard; and one sister, Carol Maurer. Survivors include one son, Sonny S. Bethard and his wife, Nannette of Colora, Md.; four daughters: Denita J Ewing and her husband, Wayne of Anderson, Mo., Lanette A. Bethard of Townsend, Del., Renee L. Bethard and her fiancé, Todd Tush of Smyrna, Del., and Dawn L. Wilson and her husband, Joe of Gravette, Ark.; two brothers, Ross Bethard of Ohio and Charles Bethard of Delaware; one sister, Patricia May of Florida; seven grandchildren: Cydnie Hetherton and her husband, James, Aaron Bethard, Michael Bethard, Nicholas Bethard, Celeste Bethard, Olivia Wilson, Clemens Wilson; four great-grandchildren: Dylan Hetherton, Daniel Hetherton, Landon Hetherton, and Cali Jo Bethard, along with many loving nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday, from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. before the service. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, July 12, 2016-2 p.m. at the Luginbuel Chapel. Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery. No graveside service will be held at the Cemetery. Services may be watched live at www.luginbuel.com.