Gary Lynn "Buckwheat" Burrows

Gary Lynn "Buckwheat" Burrows, age 62, of Guy, Ark., passed away Nov. 10, 2017, from complications of Alzheimer's. He was born in Little Rock, Ark., where he resided for 57 years, to the late Louin and Clara "Pattie" Burrows. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Donna Burrows; sons, Shane (Sarah) and Marc (Leslie); five grandchildren, Payton, Tatum, Grey, Spencer, and Caroline "Addie"; sister, LouAnn (Dennis) Walker; mother-in law, Marjorie Rimmer; brother-in-law, Johnny (Sharon) Rimmer; sister-in-law, Reita Rimmer; nieces: Allison (Adam) Ruff, Kristin (Paul) Titley, and Kimberly Rimmer; nephews, Gary (Stacy) Rimmer and Kyle (Tina) Rimmer; best friend, Mike (Charlotte) Lauderdale; eight great-nephews; four great-nieces; and a host of family and friends. He began his work life as an auto mechanic. He then started work in the racing industry, where he managed Racing Head Service and later opened his own business, Buckwheat's Racing Service. He ended his career at GRT Race Cars, where he served as the parts manager for 20 years. He developed a passion for racing at an early age that continued until his final days. He could be found watching races, selling parts, and building car bodies. He also had a love for cooking for his family and friends. He enjoyed decorating and illuminating his home each Christmas. He spent every fall hunting with his cousins, friends, and sons. Serving as pall bearers are Steve Blaylock, Donnie Burrows, Larry Joe Burrows Sr., Buck Lewis, Dennis Poole, Gary Rimmer, Kyle Rimmer, and Darrel Roberts. Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, from 6-8 p.m., and the funeral service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, at 10 a.m., both at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Interment will follow at Copperas Springs in Guy. Online Guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.