of Mayflower, AR
February 23, 1940 - June 16, 2018
Donald Wayne Rieathbaum Sr., 78, of Mayflower, died Saturday, June 16, 2018. He was born February 23, 1940 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to the late Homer and Bertha Courtney Rieathbaum. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joe Rieathbaum, six brothers and three sisters.
He is survived by two sons, Donald W. Rieathbaum Jr. (Debbie) of Cabot and Derek Rieathbaum (Debra) of Austin, 4 grandchildren, Greg Cathey (Brandy), Justin Rieathbaum (Megan), Jared Rieathbaum (Billie) and Tyler Rieathbaum and two great-grandchildren, Spencer Dozier and Savannah Rieathbaum, one sister Katherine DePriest (Austin) of Heber Springs and one brother Carty Rieathbaum of Harrisburg, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The kids fishing Pawpaw has gone fishing forever with all the great fishermen that went before him.
Graveside service will be 11:00AM Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Mayflower Cemetery.
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6 Condolence(s)
Danielle (Stires) Lindley
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
I was just thinking of him this weekend, along with Aunt Jo. I am sorry for your loss. My favorite memories are of the family reunions and all the catfish Uncle Don would cook for us. Being a little girl and playing in their back yard and up and down the steps to the back porch. He will be missed.
Jackie Ellis Eason
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Donny & Derrick so sorry about Don. We spent some fun times together fishing, playing with the squirrels and the many many meals. He was the only person who could cook catfish and fillet it for me to eat. I have special memories of fishing with him and dad and uncle Roy. May the Lord comfort you all during this time. Love y’all!
Margie Cates
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
So very sad to hear of Uncle Don's passing.
He was the greatest fisherman, fish fryer, & hush puppy maker that ever was!
Gary & I will always remember his great fish dinners & late evening visits with Aunt Jo & him.
Fishing in heaven will be easy for him.
Bless his sons & family during this heartbreaking time.
Our deepest sympathy,
Margie & Gary Cates
Michelle Mathis Gates
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Will miss you papa Don.because of you I know how to mow a yard the right way run a trot line bait them to how to hang a catfish from my swing set and skin it. Along with any other type of fish till a garden and grow one how ro get rowdy when then time is right and also how to be respectful and polite . Love michelle gates and family.
Jacki and Jim Stafford
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Donnie and family. So sorry to hear of Don's passing, he was a mess and always made me laugh. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. RIP Sr. you deserve it.
Jacki & Jim
Cathy Lowry
Monday, June 18, 2018
So very sorry for your loss. He leaves behind many memories and great stories to tell the kids. My heart and prayers are with you.
Love, Cathy