of Yellville, AR

July 13, 1949 - December 5, 2020

Donald Richard ''Big Daddy Don'' Nordyke, age 71, of Yellville, Arkansas passed away Saturday December 5, 2020 at his home with his four children by his side.

Don was born July 13, 1949 in Bucyrus, Ohio to the late Aaron and Mildred (Gardner) Nordyke. He had lived in the Yellville area for the past 5 years. He was a United States Navy veteran, serving during Vietnam on the USS Keppler 765 which was the only ship hit with enemy fire during that war. He loved to drink beer and sing, and he enjoyed fishing. But above all he loved his time with his family. He was loved by everyone and had a great sense of humor.

He is survived by his son Jason Nordyke of Yellville; his daughters: Toni Nordyke, Jodi Elam (Bill) of Yellville, Kendra Nordyke of Mountain Home; his brothers Terry Nordyke of Carey, Ohio; and his twin Mike Nordyke of Berwich, Ohio; his sisters: Phyllis Sigler of Creston, Ohio; Louise Treadway of Wharton, Ohio; Donna Roberts, Marilyn Toops, and Rebecca Taylor all of Upper Sandusky, Ohio; eight grandchildren: Rick (Annabelle), Savanna, Troy, Sarrah, Gavin, Ray, Jordan, and Becky; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Linda Nordyke; his son Rick Nordyke; his grandson James Deen; his brothers: James Nordyke, Thomas Nordyke; and his sisters: Arlene Richards, Sara York, Patricia DeJen, and Toni Kay Nordyke.

Arrangements by Roller Burns are private.

A memorial service will be held by the family at a later date.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Burns Funeral Home
725 North Panther Ave.
Yellville, AR  72687
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com