Harold D. Luningham, 79 of Russellville passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. He was born on February 12, 1942 to the late Carrel and Clara (Chenowith) Luningham. He was employed as a truck driver by Kroger for 6 years and by AR Best Freight in North Little Rock for 22 years. After retirement in 1999, he was employed by Russellville School District as a bus driver for 10 years. He was a graduate of Pottsville High School. He attended First Baptist Church of Dover.
Harold is preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Bob Luningham and Doug Luningham; and 2 sisters, Belva Barnes and Brenda Palmer.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elloyween (Judkins) Luningham; 2 sons, Dax Luningham and wife Nan of Fayetteville and Rhett Luningham of Conway; 1 brother, Rick Luningham (Frankie) of Lamar; 1 sister, Beckie Pendergrass (Marshall) of Montrose, Co; 1 granddaughter, Ella Luningham, 1 grandson, Rylan Luningham both of Fayetteville; Also many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Harold was a kind, loving, and generous man. He loved Jesus, family, friends, his work, his cattle, sports, and music.
From a young boy, he grew up on Crow Mt. and listened to the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday nights with his family and heard broadcasts of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball games on radio and became a fan for life. He enjoyed watching his sons and grandchildren play sports. Even after a long day at work, he still made time to take care of his cattle and bale hay. Friends were especially dear to his heart. He looked forward to going to church, car pooling from Conway with ABF co-workers, transporting the kids on his bus safely to school, and interactions with neighbors. He had a very close and loving relationship with his family. Some highlights were a vacation to CO, family reunion on Mt. Nebo, and many get-togethers to play cards, dominoes, etc., and tell and re-tell the funny happenings of his sister-in-law, Wanda Luningham.
His main goal in life was to go to Heaven one day and to take as many people as he could with him.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, June 10 at Lemley Chapel for visitation. Funeral Service will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, June 11, at First Baptist Church of Dover with the Rev. Jeff Paxton and Rev. Sandy Taylor officiating. Private Burial will be in Washfield Cemetery with Rev. Bobby Judkins officiating under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins.
Pallbearers are Todd Luningham, Kirk Cocanougher, Daymon Brewer, Johhny Mullins, Garry Holliman, Pat Petus, Tommy Holland, Dominque York. Honorary pallbearer is Mike Palmer.
Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home, 220 John Babish Lane, Russellville, AR 72801.
Online obituary and condolences are available at
www.lemleyfuneral.com