of Marshall, AR
June 3, 1952 - May 5, 2015
Harvey Douglas Clingings, age 62 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Tuesday, May 05, 2015 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born in Marshall, Arkansas on June 3rd, 1952 to Felix D. Clingings and Letha R. (Horton) Clingings.
Harvey was a member of the Marshall Assembly of God Church where he sang in the choir. Although affected by cerebral palsy, he found very few things he could not do. Harvey was only limited by a few things. Whatever he set his mind to do, he usually found a way to accomplish it. He enjoyed mowing the lawn, driving his RTV, fishing and keeping up with everyone on Facebook. Because of the room not being handicapped accessible, Harvey was forced to leave school when entering the fifth grade. In 1999 he decided to get his GED. He began studying at North Central Adult Education Center in Leslie. Upon completion of the course and passing his exams, Harvey received his GED Diploma in 2000. He enjoyed writing poetry. He wrote and copyrighted the lyrics to a song called ''Did God Ever Cry''. Harvey was an inspiration to so many people. He would always greet you with a big smile and he never met a stranger. He enjoyed joking and having fun. Harvey had a special love for babies and small children and they for him. Harvey will be greatly missed by family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Felix Clingings; an infant brother, Dickie Clingings; and an infant nephew.
He is survived by his mother, Letha Clingings of the home; one brother, Larry (Gloria) Clingings of Marshall; and many friends and relatives.
Funeral services for Harvey will be 2:00 PM Friday, May 8th, 2015 at the Assembly of God Church in Marshall, Arkansas with Rev. Phillip Clark and Rev. Allen Brock officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Thursday, May 7th, 2015 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall. Burial will be in Rock Creek Cemetery near Harriet, Arkansas.
Harvey's cousins will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Donald Tarrant, Paul Lee and Sonny Woods.
Larry & family. I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Harvey. I still remember his big smile and how close you all were. Please know that my heart and thoughts are with you during this time of grieving.
Harvey touched the hearts of all who knew him with his loving shyness. The first time I saw Harvey was at Marshall school. Letha was starting him to school. He was in his little roller cart by the school bus. What a devoted mother you have been ! I learned later that he was one of my long list of Watts cousins who are very dear to me. May God bless you Letha, Larry and Gloria with peaceful comfort at this time. With our heartfelt sympathy, Marinda and Rick Holliman
Latha & Larry, I am so sorry to hear of Harvey passing. He really had fun teasing this crazy yank.Thoughts & pray are with you. Marcy
I don't know how to express or put in words the gratitude and deep heartfelt love of myself and so many others that I have known over the years. And years ago, Jack Hensley and myself logged in Sylamore forest and through and over the years the "Dune Buggy" came to be an important role in our lives. Many times in the bad weather of winter, when we were at Caroline Gap, bark said optimist cold water spring and many places far and wide also. That we had no idea what the weather was gonna be or do. And if we could get on a high hill somewhere, many times we could get the "Dune Buggy" on the radio and he would play the severe weather for us that was at times extremely helpful, which is something that I know he greatly enjoyed doing, was helping his fellow man. Over the years, my handle was "Snake Doctor" and Jack was "Water Dog". As time went by and Harvey knew us better and we visited, he changed my handle to "Chicken" "Snake" it took so much communication before I could understand that he was renaming me "Chicken Snake" it took so much effort to figure what he was saying, but when we finally realized he was calling m "Chicken Snake" we all has such an enjoyable laugh and he always called me that from then on. And just recently, he gave me a copy of a song he wrote, and I will always cherish him, his brother Larry, and their friendship as I know Jack also did throughout my life. It has been an honor to have known a man such as "Dune Buggy" and I know Heaven is richly enhanced by the presence of Harvey in glory. Thank you so much to the family. -Walter Arthur
I will always remember Harvey goin around selling produce at Harriet. He would pull up and hit that horn that kinda sounded like a siren...and I knew that was Harvey. What and amazing guy. I know he love goin fishin with Felix and Larry. He will me missed but take comfort in knowing he has a new body. God bless
I'm Very sorry to here about Harvey passing away. I Want never forget him playing those drums at Bro. Allen Brock's church. I Loved Harvey he always greeted you with a warm smile and a hand shake. God gained a great angel and he is free from that old chair and walking the streets of Gold. May God be with Mrs. Letha Clingings and Bro. Larry Clingings. Your in my heart and prayers.
my prayers and thoughts are with all of your family Harvey was one of the most wonderful persons I ever knew I will always remember his smile and how happy he always was he was one off gods most special creations I know god has prepared a very special place for him in heaven
My parents are Shirley and the late Leroy Morrison (Faye Morrison was my granny). I remember visiting Arkansas and seeing Harvey. He should be an inspiration to all of us despite having a disability. He always had a smile on his face and I remember he would talk on the Ham radio in the evenings. I often communicated with Harvey via Facebook on many occasions. He would make me laugh with his "saw some pretty girls while I was in my buggy today."
He was loved by many and will be certainly missed by many.
We were so sorry to hear of Harvey's passing. He was such a nice man. He always had a smile on his face and friendly to everyone. Look to God for comfort at this sad time.
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed he was always smiling.
I am sad to hear the news of Harvey passing but I'm rejoicing that he is free today. Not being bound by a body that does not work and is running with the angels there! My thoughts and prayers are with his family who were faithful caregivers until the end. Find comfort in knowing that you will see him again. Love to all!
Robin
Harvey you always made me smile. You will be missed by so many. You inspired so many people and your story will live forever in our hearts. Oh how I wish I could see you dancing with the Angels. Save a dance for me little buddy.
My sweet cousin Harvey was one of kind and a true inspiration to all who knew him. Holding all of you close to my heart and in my prayers. My love, Gail
So sorry for the loss of Harvey. He is running on streets of gold. Love you all very much.
Clingings family, so sorry for your loss, but Harvey is truly heavens gain. What a wonderful friend Harvey was to everyone. You know and he knew we all loved him very much. He will be missed by me and all that knew him.
Love to Aunt Letha and Larry So happy to have had the relationship we shared. Especially better after computers and Facebook. What an incredible inspiration to all of the rest of us. You all can take credit for mentoring the incredible person he became. No words can really express the blessing he was.
Harvey you were a blessing to everyone You will be missed.I will miss you on Fscebook.Praying for peace for family
Bro. Mike and I would like to offer our condolences during this time of sorrow, Harvey was a beautiful person inside and out. He brought joy to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. I remember hearing him sing at Bro. Brocks church and it brought tears to my eyes. He always had a smile. Harvey will be greatly missed in our little community! I know he is enjoying his heavenly body but most of all I know he's enjoying the company of our Lord and Savior as well as family and friends whom were there to greet him at the gates of heaven!
Sorry for your loss. Harvey was a good man and one of the kindest Ive ever met. He always had a smile for everybody and always had time to talk. He will be greatly missed.
To the Clingings family so sorry for you loss. Harvey was a blessing to all, always with a smile, a laugh, and had a love for the Lord. I know Harvey has his wings and will be waiting for us all to arrive..
Harvey will be truly be missed. "How Long" well Bub you made it. An awesome song he wrote and was a blessing whenever we heard him and Larry sing it. Letha: God Bless and may He give you peace in knowing he's running with the rest. Just like he always wanted to. We love you all and God Bless!!!!
so sorry for your loss I have enjoyed being friends with him on face book and I will miss him we have you in our prayers mom sends her prayers and thoughts also WANDA
Larry and family, so sorry to hear about Harvey's passing, He was such a good natured person, We will all miss him so much, But, he is at a better place, God bless you guys and prayers for all of his family, I will miss him on FB, He was always telling me I needed to up date my info, He made me smile,
Surely, this planet is a better place for Harvey Clingings having lived on it. I am thankful for the friendship I've had with Harvey since we were small boys. My prayers for you, dear family, during this most difficult time of loss. As it is recorded in scripture, Eye hath not seen, ear hath not heard, neither has it entered into the heart of man, what God has in store for them that love him. Harvey loved his God and today is not bound by a wheelchair, but rather is enjoying for the first time unrestricted joy from another world. Rest in peace, my dear friend.
Gloria, Larry, and Gloria - I am so very sorry for your loss and the loss of everyone who knew and could not help but love Harvey - but I know that he is full of joy and RUNNING in the streets of Glory as I write this - He loved you all so much - and he was a gift and a hero to all the rest of us
Thinking and praying for you all - Paul and Michele Treadwell
my heart is with you leathe it hit me hard i love you and mis harvey
but i will see him in heaven
you were very loved you will never be forgotten
We are so sorry to hear about Harvey,we send you all our deepest sympathy,and prayers.