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James Richard Templeton

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JAMES RICHARD TEMPLETON SR., received his reward on Jan. 11, 2018. Rick was born July 25, 1943. He was preceded in death by his father, James Elmer Templeton and his mother, Hattye T. Rhoads. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Alice; son, Jimmy and Heather Templeton; daughter, Karla and David McCoy; five grandchildren, Peyton (Weston) Woodruff, Paxton Templeton, Sarena, Derek and Kyler Strickland; two sisters, Del Rae and Pamala; five step-grandchildren and many friends. Rick was known by many as Richard, Uncle Ricky, Rick, Daddy and Pa and he was loved by many. He loved his God, family, nieces and nephews, his hunting and fishing buddies and helping those that were in need of his special talents. Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 5-7 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Road). A celebration of Rick's life will be Thursday, Jan. 18 at 11 a.m., at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ, followed by interment with Military Honors at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Pleasant Valley Family Care Fund, c/o Pleasant Valley Church of Christ, 10900 N. Rodney Parham, Little Rock, AR 72212. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Rick's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Published January 14, 2018

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