D. McEntire

D.L. died Monday, September 1, 2008 in Mountain Home at the age of 73. He was born Thursday, March 7, 1935 in the home near Bruno/Eros, Arkansas, son of Doctor Lafayette (Fate) and Virgie Turney McEntire. He married JoAnn Still on March 29, 1959 at Bellefonte, AR. They lived in Tulsa, OK 11 years, Fairview, TX 31 years and Bull Shoals, AR 7 years. He worked as a Title Analyst for Oryx Energy with 30 years of service. He enjoyed his family, family vacations, camping, fishing, and boating with his family. He was a deacon, elder, missionary and teacher serving congregations in Oklahoma and Texas. Survivors: D. L. is survived by his wife, JoAnn McEntire; 1 daughter, Dena (Jimmy) Beach of Kona, HI; 1 son, Darren (Karen) McEntire of Haddonfield, NJ; 5 grandchildren, Hadley & Seth Beach, Logan, Collin & Bodie McEntire; 1 sister, Elma Holland of Pindall, AR; 1 sister-in-law, Kathlyn McEntire of Eros, AR; numerous nephews and nieces. Preceded in Death by: He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Ulis McEntire, and another sibling. Visitation: Visitation will be from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, September 3 at Kirby and Family Funeral Home, Bull Shoals. Funeral: Funeral services for D. L. McEntire, Jr. of Bull Shoals, AR, will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 4, 2008 at the Mountain Home Church of Christ, College & North, with David Pitchford officiating. Honorary Bearers: Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Willis, Bob Willis and David Willis. Active Bearers: Pallbearers will be Joe Willis, Wayne Willis, Alvin Keeter, Ed Keeter, Wendel Watts, & Woodie Methvin.