of El Dorado, AR
June 28, 1947 - December 2, 2017
Harry Lynn Dumas, 70, of El Dorado, AR, died on December 2, 2017. He was born June 28, 1947. He was preceded in death by his parents Harry Lee and Marie Dumas, and his step-father, O.R. ''Hamp'' Hampton.
Lynn served his country in the United States Air Force stationed at Barksdale AFB in Shreveport, LA; the Island of Crete, Greece as Morse Systems Operator and Radio Operator with top security clearance; Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MS and served in the Drum & Bugle Corps; and Kelly AFB in San Antonio, TX. He returned to Union County to work for over 30 years for the Arkansas Department of Human Services.
He is survived by Mary Frances Rister Dumas, his wife of 45 years; his son, Stacy Rister Dumas and wife Ashley Pruitt and their children Greyson Pruitt, Grier Estelle and Gretchen Bailey of Conway; his daughter, Lyndsey Marie Dumas of Little Rock; his brother, Jack William Dumas of Wyoming, son Jeremy Lee Dumas and his wife and child Megean Paige and Hailey Samantha of Valdosta, GA, and daughter Jenifer Ann McClelland of Mississippi. Also survived by sister- and brother-in-law, Linda Rister and Larry David Gaddis, their daughter Emily Rister Gaddis Kocurek, MD, her husband Jared Don and their child Judah David of Little Rock; sister- and brother-in-law Kathryn Rister and William Arnold Alspaugh, and their children Kara Rister, Evan William, and Trey Wilson of Conway.
Lynn was blessed with many life-long friends including George Lee Fennell and Virginia Meador.
Commital Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., December 7, 2017 at Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery, 1501 West Maryland Ave., North Little Rock, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to the charity of your choice in honor of Lynn Dumas. Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.
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16 Condolence(s)
Rob Robinson
Friday, December 8, 2017
Mary Francis and Lyndsey,
I was so sorry to learn of Harry's passing and want you to know that I am thinking of you.
I hope you will find comfort in the love and support of your family and friends. You both will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
Frances Curry
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Sending my love and prayers to all of you at this sad time. I love you. Frances
Ricky Irvin
Thursday, December 7, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the family at the loss of Lynn. We were in high school together and played many years of baseball together at the El Dorado Boys Club. He was a fine man.
Jim Ralston
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Mary Frances, I want to express my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Lynn and I were classmates in high school. I always enjoyed our long visits when he brought your puppy dog in for his regular visits and care. Lynn was a wonderful man and my friend.
Nelson Post
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Great guy. He and his brother, Jackie are boyhood friends from Marrable Hill Baptist in El Dorado. He will be missed.
David Norman
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Gayle and I are so sorry to hear of Lynn's passing. Was honored to work with him for so many years. Great guy and a good friend to all who knew him.
Bobbi Brantley
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
There will never be another Lynn Dumas: kind, helped so many people and was a joy to work with. Very sad of his passing and my thoughts and prayers with his loving family. RIP friend.
Lorraine Bibby
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
My condolences to the family. My husband and I are
saddened by his passing. He was a great man and we
feel fortunate to have met him. May the family find
comfort in knowing that he was well liked and thought
of as a wonderful person. Praying for the family.
Michael & Susan Suttle
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Susan and I extend our condolences to Lynn’s family. We both had the privilege of working with Lynn for several years. He was a man of honor. Our prayer is that God’s abiding peace be with you during your time of bereavement.
Carol McDade
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Mary Frances, I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
henry kinslow
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Well done! Enjoy your eternal reward.
Shawn Bean
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
My condolences to the family of Lynn Dumas. I worked with Lynn for several years at Arkansas Department of Human Services and he left a lasting legacy by his sweet and kind spirit.
Charlene Powell
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Lynn was a kind man who helped many in his days at DHS.
Charlene Powell
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Carol Robins
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Lynn was such a good person. Last time I saw him and his wife in Walmart he said he had been sick. He will be missed by many.
Sandra Hildebrand
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
I worked with Lynn at DHS. So sorry to learn of his passing. He was a good supervisor and a very sweet man. I wish there were more folks like him.