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David Louis DeBusk, Sr.

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David Louis DeBusk Sr. passed away at his home on Jan.14, 2017. He was born on Jan. 27, 1934 in Heber Springs, Ark.to Johnie Jacob DeBusk and Ollie Johnson DeBusk. A graduate of Heber Springs High School he attended Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway (now UCA) and later was a graduate of the Arkansas Military Academy. For many years, he was an owner and partner in the Red River Feed Company in Heber Springs alongside his Father, Grandfather and Uncle. Mr. DeBusk was a member of First Baptist Church of Heber Springs where he served as a teacher and former Superintendent of the Sunday School and participated in many local and state organizations. David was a former President of the Heber Springs Lions Club, Deputy District Governor of the Lions Club, past Chairman of the Cleburne County Republican Party, Member of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission, President of the Arkansas Egg Council, past Board member for the J.B. Hunt Transport, an Alderman in Heber Springs and a 32° Mason. He served as Commander of the 172nd Engineer Maintenance Company of the Arkansas National Guard and retired after 20 years of service. He was grateful for his many friends and family members and always ready and willing to advise them in their endeavors with his great sense of good humor. Mr. DeBusk was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Wanda Moran DeBusk. He is survived by son, David L. DeBusk Jr. (Mitylene) of Nashville, Tenn.; daughter, Sara DeBusk Grundl (Peter) of Fayetteville, Ark. Six grandchildren, Daniel Grundl, Rachel Grundl, Sean Dudley, Peter Dudley, Asher Dudley and Mary Arwen, and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Gloria Duckworth of Heber Springs, Ark., and Johnelle Hunt of Northwest Arkansas and brother Dennis DeBusk also of Northwest Arkansas. Additionally, he is survived by two stepdaughters Sandra Graham (Ken Wyatt) and Karen Knebel (Chuck), two step grandchildren, and three step great-grandchildren and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church of Heber Springs at 12 p.m. on Wednesday Jan. 18 with Dr. J.R. DeBusk officiating. A visitation will follow the ceremony. Memorials may be made to the Cleburne County Historical Society, P.O. Box 794, Heber Springs Ark. 72543 or the Humane Society of Heber Springs, 104 S.4th St., Heber Springs, Ark., 72543 Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc.

Published January 16, 2017

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