Burl Judkins

Burl Doylas Judkins, 96, a resident of Dardanelle died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville.

He was born March 20, 1910 in Atkins to John Lewis Judkins and Dora Boudra Judkins. He spent his early years in Bells Chapel Community in Pope County.

He was a farmer for over 50 years in the Dardanelle area. In 1957, their family was chosen as Yell County Farm Family of the Year. He raised cattle and was a longtime member of the Yell County Cattlemans Association and the First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle.

He is preceded in death by a younger brother, Earl Loylas, his mother and father, his wife, Minnie Lee Carrigan Judkins and his step-mother, Lona Judkins Hill.

His survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Dora and Doyle Gunter of Russellville; a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Jim Coffey of Dardanelle; son and daughter-in-law, John and Linda Judkins of Dardanelle; four grandchildren and spouses, Kimberley Davenport of Fort Smith, Buddy and Jeanene Gunter of Erie Pennsylvania, Johnny and Kim Judkins of Dardanelle, Andrew and Brandi Judkins of Fayetteville; six great-grandchildren, Rachel Davenport, Ben and Liam Gunter, Macey and Gaige Judkins, Fuller Judkins.

Funeral services were held at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle on Sept. 26 with Rev. Roger Glover officiating. Interment was at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle.

Active pallbearers were Mark Thone, Ron Merritt, Chris Merritt, Ronnie Tucker, Bob Griffin and Albert A. Lovell. Honorary pallbearers were grandchildren, Kim Davenport, John Judkins Jr., Andrew Judkins, and Bud Gunter.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Donald Hill, the staff of St. Mary's Regional Medical Center and the Dardanelle Nursing Center for their kindness during this difficult time. We also want to say thank you to Dad's many friends throughout Dardanelle and the area who showed him so much kindness and friendship.

Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church Building Fund, Dardanelle, Ar. 72834.

Arrangements were by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle.