of Conway, AR

May 2, 1943 - May 4, 2025

Ping went to be with his Lord on May 4, 2025, in Conway, AR. Born May 2, 1943, in Memphis, TN. And lived in Hughes, AR. He is remembered for his smiles, laughter, generosity, words of encouragement that he brought to a room.

After graduating from Purdue University in 1965 as an aeronautical engineer, his career path began in St. Louis, MO. Going to night schools, he earned a Masters in Mechanical Engineering and a MBA.

His career path took him from St. Louis, MO., at McDonald Douglas, to Baxter International in Chicago, Air Products and Chemicals in PA, then back to Chicago again, then to Swen Sonic and Nomura Enterprises in Iowa, lastly to Salt Lake City where he founded Life Science Groups and was employed at Bunnell, INC. as general manager. He has worked as an Independent Consultant. He retired to his home state of Arkansas in 2013 to work for Arkansas Economic Growth. Active in Bio Arkansas Group from 2013 until he permanently retired in 2024. He has been active on the board of CAA Chinese Association of Arkansas in Pine Bluff and was active on committee at UCA for Arkansas Chinese Heritage Project under the leadership of Zach Smith, PHD.

Ping's diverse backgrounds include General Management, Program Management, Operations Engineering Product Development, Staffing, Product Service positions and Financial P&L responsibilities.

Preceded in death by his parents, oldest and middle sisters. He is survived by his wife Lucy Jean Joe Fong of 60 years, and by their son, Joseph (Mu Yun Li) Fong, and by his 3rd sister and her spouse and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

He was active in sports in high school and in his senior years at the Conway Senior Center, he was active in ping pong. His favorite drink for all his life was high test Pepsi.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Arkansas Chinese Heritage Project UCA Center for Global Learning and Engagement, Schichtl Hall, Suite 120, 201 Donaghey Ave. Conway, Arkansas, 72035.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com