Tony David Pretty

Tony David Pretty, 69, of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away January 21, 2017. Born August 18, 1947 at Newport, Arkansas. He was the son of the late Edward and Clara Malone Pretty. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran of the 70th Combat Engineers, Company A, from 1967 to 1968. He was a sharpshooter, received a National Defense Service Medal, a Campaign Medal while in Vietnam and a Service Medal with 1 Bronze Service Star. Tony established Red Star Heating and Air in 1977 out of the post office in Red Star, Arkansas. His successful business is being carried on by his family. Tony was active in the community, especially with his children and grandchildren's activities. He was a member of Hill Street Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Beverly Callaway Pretty, of the home; two sons, Travis Pretty and wife, Sunny and Trenton Pretty and wife, Laura, all of Elkins; one daughter, Tonette Pretty Weathers and husband, Kasey Weathers, of Fayetteville; eight grandchildren, Braeden, Tinsley and Landry Pretty; Cooper, Easton and McKenzie Pretty; Reagan and Andrew Weathers; siblings, Edward Pretty Jr., Louise Arney, Duva Routh, Mary Frederick, Dorsey Pretty, Daisy Shannon and Tracey Linebarger; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends and family. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Beard's Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 24, 2017 from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be at the Fayetteville National Cemetery following the funeral services with Mr. Scott Gage officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to: Hill Street Church of Christ, 1136 S. Hill Ave., Fayetteville, Ark. 72701. Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.