Donald Arthur Deems, Jr.

DONALD ARTHUR DEEMS JR., 81, went home to the Lord on November 8, 2018. He was born on December 2, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri to Donald Deems Sr. and Clara Deems. He was a faithful member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Little Rock and a dedicated volunteer at St. Francis House. He greatly enjoyed serving his community and spending time with family, friends and furry friends too. Don is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sharon Deems; sons, Donald Deems III and David Deems; grandchildren, Taylor, Rachel, Lauren and Alex Deems; sisters Dona Rodenroth and Kathy Crumbley; brothers-in-law Paul Rodenroth, Randy Crumbley and John Cowell, and John's wife, Mary Cowell; and nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church or St. Francis House. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 1000 N. Mississippi St., on Wednesday, November 14 at 1 p.m. The service arrangements are entrusted to Ruebel Funeral Home. Sign the online condolence book at www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.