of Paris, AR

November 24, 1948 - November 4, 2025

David Paul Whitman, 76, of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 in Paris. He was born on November 24, 1948 in Paris to his parents, Houston C. and Muriel Lorene (Walker) Whitman.

David was a retired Unites States Army National Guard veteran. Throughout his working career he retired from Safeway and later owned his own Guy's Chips business. He was an avid hunter and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Paris. When he wasn't doing something outdoors he could always be found spending quality time with his family.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one sister, Linda Trusty and three brothers, Muriel Whitman, Earl Whitman and Mike Whitman.

He is survived by his two daughters, Denise Forst and husband Doug of Scranton and Christy Clark and husband Kelly of Greenwood; one sister, Erma Smith and husband Guy of Fort Smith; two sisters in law, Andra Whitman of Paris and Sue Whitman of Ozark; seven grandchildren, Tori Forst and fiancé Evan Gray, Trace Forst and wife Amanda, Jackson Bridges, Addison Bridges, Jared Clark and wife Christy, Cameron Clark and Chasity Bennett and husband Levi and four great grandchildren, Ridge Gray, Taytum Gray, Adley Clark and Cason Clark.

A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the First Baptist Church in Paris officiated by Rev. Harlin Brewton. Burial will follow in Caulksville Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.

The Pallbearers will be Trace Forst, Jackson Bridges, Evan Gray, Frank Whitman, Michael Whitman and Cole Smith.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR  72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com