Dewey George Luzader

Dewey George Luzader, 98, of Leola, Arkansas died on June 23, 2010. Dewey was born on April 25, 1912 at South Fork (Clark County) to John and Beulah Luzader. He was a member of Leola Missionary Church and was a 32 Degree Mason. He was employed in many various professions: Saw Mill Owner; Saw Mill Supt; Plumber; Pipe fitter, and OTR truck driver for himself, his sons and for Hilbilt Equipment Co. of Benton. He was forced to retire from his truck driving job due to his age – 75! Because the insurance companies would no longer insure him. During WWII he worked in Defense Plants in Oakridge, Tenn.: Spokane, Wash. and San Pedro, Calif. In 1947 he moved to "God's Country" Leola, Ark. where he remained and was the oldest living resident there. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Anna Pearl Hall Luzader, one son, Dewey Wayne Luzader, two grandsons, Kent and Jacob Luzader, one granddaughter, Teri Shemwell; his parents, three brothers and three sisters. Survivors; daughters and sons-in-law, Leona (Lea) and Buddy Crisco of Bismarck; Iona and Don Jones of Bryant; son, Edwin Luzader of Naperville, Ill.; sons and daughters-in-law, George and Peggy Luzader of Leola, Paul and Carol Luzader of Carthage, Ark.; grandsons: Randy Ashcraft of Bedford, Texas; Landon Luzader of Little Rock; granddaughters: Cindy McCrotty and Kimberly Golden of Bryant; Angie Wasson of Bismarck; Lindsey Lewallen of Benton; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter; a host of nieces and nephews and countless friends. Visitation will be Friday, June 25, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel in Malvern, Ark. Funeral service will be Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Leola Missionary Baptist Church with Brother Johnie Brewster officiating. Burial will follow in Leola Cemetery. Pallbearers will be members of Bethlehem Lodge #338. Honorary Pallbearers are Dr. Ab Tilley, L.C. Henderson, Bro. Carroll L. Foster. Arrangements are under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern, Ark. 501-332-2711. Guest may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.