David R Cullins

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Graveside Service
Oaklawn Cemetery
Sidney & Myers Street
Batesville, AR  72501
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
2:00pm
Cemetery
Oaklawn Cemetery
Sidney and Myers Street
Batesville, AR  72501
Memorial Contributions
Arkansas Hospice
3000 Jennings Ln.
Batesville, AR  72501
I served in the Army.

David R CullinsI am a Veteran.

of Batesville, AR

July 4, 1941 - June 4, 2022

David R Cullins left this earth, June 4, 2022. David was born in Jamestown, Arkansas, July 4, 1941. David was a Christian and a member of First Baptist Church of Desha.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra (Hartwick) Cullins; daughter, Toi (Cullins) McMullin and son-in-law Johnny McMullin; one granddaughter, Kirbi Chase and her husband Tyler Garlin; sister, Alice Elumbaugh and her husband Orville Elumbaugh; brother, Ernest Cullins and several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his father, David Boyce Cullins; mother, Sarah Elizabeth (James) Cullins; brothers, David Boyce Jr, Thomas, Jimmy, Johnny and sister, Kathleen Jackson.

David was a hard worker and his main concern in life was always providing the best for his family. David was gentle and kind and carried himself through his work and personal life with an upbeat attitude, a smile on his face and the ability to always see the best in everyone.

David owned and operated Fast Break System, providing vending and catering for the industries in Batesville and surrounding area. He served as President of the Arkansas Vending Council where he was admired for his kindness and hard work ethic across the state.

He was a great servant in the community by serving as President of the Desha School board for 12 years and the Southside Water Association for 10 years.

David was a 42 year veteran of the Army National Guard. He served in Kuwait during Operation Southern Watch.

When David retired from the Army National Guard at 60 years old, Operation Iraqi Freedom started. His unit was called to duty in Iraq. David missed the brothers of his unit, so he found a way to serve with them by accepting employment with Halliburton. He worked in Iraq, building and managing dining facilities on the military bases for the troops. Over a period of 18 months, he helped build and manage dining facilities throughout Iraq in Baghdad, Tikrit, and Kirkuk.

After he came back from Iraq, he became Food Service Director at Batesville School District where he finished out his career in his local community that he loved. David retired after 13 years with Batesville School District.

Pallbearers are Kenny Seaman, Rusty Elumbaugh, Steve Cullins, Rick Elumbaugh and Tyler Garlin. Honorary pallbearers are Max Edwards, Ted Hall, Ralph Jackson and David Hartwick.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Oaklawn Cemetery at 2:00pm with Josh Swinea officiating.

In lieu of flowers, all donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 3000 Jennings Ln, Batesville, AR 72501.

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59 Condolence(s)
Margaret Motley
Pottsville, AR
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Saturday, June 18, 2022

Allan and I were saddened to hear of the loss of David. So many happy memories of the Arkansas Vending Council days--lots of great stories. Our thoughts are with you Sandra, Toi and Johnny.

Judy Trumble Bell
BATESVILLE, AR
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Friday, June 10, 2022

So saddened to hear of your loss. David was a wonderful man, always kind and smiling. Prayers for all the family.

Ralph Jackson
Woodbridge, VA
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Thursday, June 9, 2022

My Uncle…My Brother…my Best friend…..Thanks for helping me be the man I am…I’m so proud of everything you accomplished………the world has been a better place with you in it…….I’ll miss you……….

Betty (Moser )Johnson
Batesville, AR
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Thursday, June 9, 2022

My dad JD Moser worked on the old white candy truck back in the sixties! He (David)was always so good to our family! Sorry,for your loss!

Donna M Chambliss
Bradford, AR
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Thursday, June 9, 2022

I sure miss our David, I was his care giver and spent 4-5 days a week with David and Mart, I was with them for a very long time. When David was able I would get him up and dancing and he would just laugh he had a great smile, when he was able I would take him walking at the aquatic center to walk 3 days a week. David would nearly out run me, then offer me his walker to use 😂. We had a blast! He liked to watch FRIENDS on TV. Phebee was his favorite we laughed and snacked watching TV. Can't forget about his Chicogo shows on Thursday. We've laughed together and talked a lot. I love him and miss him so much. Mart and David made me feel like family such wonderful people, they have become a part of me and I will really miss that. David will always be in my heart. I love you Mart.

Betty (Moser )Johnson
Batesville, AR
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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

My dad JD Moser worked on the old white candy truck back in the sixties! He (David)was always so good to our family! Sorry,for your loss!

Angela (Susie Phillips) Parker
Houston, TX
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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

I am really sad to learn of David’s passing. It seems I knew David my entire life. If was a neighbor, friend, and my boss for seven years, and my brother’s employer for 20 years. David was also in the National Guard with my husband, so he touched my life in many ways. David was always kind and caring, and he was a wonderful person that loved his wife and daughter very much. Sending Love and Prayers to Sandy and Toi during this very difficult time.

Jennifer Richardson-Barnes
Mountain View, AR
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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

We love you all so much. Our hearts are broken with you. Love, hugs and comforting prayers from Judy, Jennifer, Jimmy, Jamie and Jayce.

Beth McSpadden
Batesville, AR
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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

David was a wonderful man and boss, he will be missed greatly. Prayers for your family.

Verona and Gary Bebow
Batesville, AR
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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Toi, prayers, love and warm condolences to you, Ms Sandra and your family. We are thinking of you all at your time of loss.

Danny and Dorene Stephens
Cave City, AR
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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Our condolences to the family

Jacquelyn Suzann Preller
Pleasant Plains, AR
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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Sandra, Toi, Uncle Johnny, Kirbi and Tyler.... I'm so sorry for David's passing. He was always such a great person and always had a smile on his face.
Our family loves y'all so much!
Love, Suzann, Cory and April

Linda F. THOMPSON
Batesville, AR
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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

God is holding all of you in his arms now . Sorry to hear of David's passing he will be greatley missed

Virgil/karla lerew
Batesville, AR
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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Sorry for your loss. David was an good man and very good neighbor. Call us if needing anything. Love ya.

Ronda Davis
Brevard, NC
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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Toi, so very sad to hear about your loss. Mr. David was a wonderful man and a great asset to our community.

Billy and Donna Huff
Batesville, AR
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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

So sorry for your loss. May God be with your family through this time of grief.

Virginia Croak
DESHA, AR
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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

MY LOVE TO THE FAMILY. WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS MY FEELINGS FOR YOU. MAY GOD HOLD YOU CLOSE TO HIS HEART AND GIVE YOU COMFORT IN YOUR TIME OF NEED.

Steve Coop
LITTLE ROCK, AR
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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

David was one of those people that made the Batesville community one big family. His kindness touched everyone.

Shana Mynatt
Mt. Pleasant, AR
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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

I am so sorry for the loss of your dad, continued prayers for you and your family.

Beth Jones
Batesville, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

Toi, my condolences to you and your family. May the love and memories fill your minds and hearts at this difficult time.

Sonya Martin
Batesville, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

I treasure the childhood memories of growing up with such wonderful and godly neighbors. Mr. Culkins will be greatly missed. Much love to your family.

Kathy Carter
Batesville, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

So sad to hear about David. My dad Ed Cowden worked for him years ago. I later worked with him at Batesville School. He was a very kind and good man. He sure loved his family. Prayers for all

Betty Bradley Rains
Batesville, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

So very sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of getting to know David as a patient at PROS. He always worked hard and made an impact on all of us with his sweet demeanor and positive attitude. He was a blessing to all that knew him.

Cindy Long
Batesville, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

You have my deepest condolences. Keeping you and your family in prayer Toi.

Dustin, Jesica & Ryan Bishop
Batesville, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

Keeping David’s family and friends in our thoughts and prayers.

Johnny Mitchum
Maumelle, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

He was a great man and will be greatly missed.

Dennis Powell
Greers Ferry, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

Sandra, Toi and John. We have lost one of the kindness men I have ever known. He was a fellow soldier and true friend. In time you will be able to look back on his life and enjoy knowing he meant so much to so many people. Heaven is happy to have him!

Justin F Burge
Batesville, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

I enjoyed a long friend ship with him

Jane Vinson
Sulphur Rock, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

Sandra, Toi, Johnny, Kirby and family, I am so very sorry to learn of David’s passing. He was truly a man’s man and one of the best bosses ever. Loved him like family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Gerald and Tami Ramey
Batesville, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.

Tianna Reynolds
Cave City, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

Toi and Sandra, I’m so very sorry to hear of David’s passing. What a sweetheart he was and always put up with our shenanigans. Much love to you both♥️

William Scott Freeze
Hot Springs, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

Prayers for the family

Melissa Nash Crites
Olive Branch, MS
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Monday, June 6, 2022

So sorry to hear about your dad Toi. You, your mom, and family are in my prayers.

Mac Bellingrath
Pine Bluff, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

Sending prayers for all of you. David was a fine, fine person. He was a true leader in our state’s vending industry and certainly a great ambassador for it. It was a blessing to know him.

Mark Measels
Douglasville, GA
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Monday, June 6, 2022

Praying for you family ! We love y’all !

Billy NelsonWe
Batesville, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

We are so very sorry for your loss of a good man.

Randy Bishop
Paragould, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

I am ao sorry for the loss of Daviv, he was a fine man, Kind and friendly to all! I love serving with David in the Arkansas Vending Council and helping all vendors in Arkansas! Davd was an Amazing person! RIP David!

Stacey Downs
Batesville, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

David was a great person. Always tried his hardest to take care of everyone around him. Family friends and employees alike. He was such an awesome boss!! My prayers are with his family. Many hugs and much love.

Kevin Caid
LIttle Rock, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

Sandra, Toi & Johnny,
I can't even begin to list the memories I've thought about since learning of David's passing from Toi Sunday morning. David and I shared so many laughs over the years. Although he first started out as a customer our relationship grew to more of a friendship. I always looked forward to visiting with him during the Fast Break days.
My thoughts and prayers to each of you during this time.
Kevin

Sandy Taylor
Sulphur Rock, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

Toi so sorry for the loss of your dad. You and your family are in my prayers.

Richard & Michelle Huff
Evening Shade, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

A very good man… So sorry for your loss. Hugs…

Betty Burge Cockrill
Batesville, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

Toi, I am so sorry to hear about David. He was always a special person. Love and prayers for your mom and your family.

Richard and Judy Lewis
Batesville, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

We are so sorry for your loss.

Louise Hooper
Risie, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

Sandy, Toi and Johnny, So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. God bless you.

Rachael Fisher
Batesville, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

Toi - I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with your dad throughout my career at Norandal. He was such a kind man who always had a smile on his face. You and your family are in my prayers.

Donita Beard
Cave City, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

Sandra and Toi so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers. May God give uou both comfort in this difficult time.

Iris Gail Anderson
Batesville, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

prayers for David's family.

Ina Provence
Cave city, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

Family of David !! Words cannot express what a good man he was !! So kind, nice a all around guy !! So sorry for yalls loss !! Prayers for all !!

Edith Elms Lesa Watson
Batesville, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

We are so sorry for your loss. David was a good man and friend to Durwood. We are praying for you all.

Danny James
Batesville, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

Sorry for the loss to the Family. My hope is for peaceful rest for this kind man.

Sheila Mace
Batesville, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

Mrs. Cullins and Toi,

Mark and I are sorry for your loss. May God's peace be with you both and your family.

Michael Hester
Batesville, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

It was a privilege to work with David at Batesville Schools. His service to feed our children everyday for thirteen years was amazing. He was so great to work with and to be around. Our condolences to the family during this time of grief from the Pioneer Nation. We all celebrate the wonderful impact of his life on so many that he touched.

Missy and Buddy Carlile
Batesville, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

So sorry to hear of your loss Sandra and Toi! Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Dennis and Marsha Lewis
Pleasant Plains, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

We are so sorry for your loss. David will be missed by many. God bless.

Shirley Muck
Kingsport, TN
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Monday, June 6, 2022

Toi, I remember your kind and friendly dad from my AR Eastman days. So sorry to see that he passed. It’s a tough one to lose your dad. Peace, Shirley Muck

Howard and Regina Weaver
Batesville, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

Toi and family...
We were so sorry to read of your dad's passing. What a special person he was! We know that you will all miss his presence, but you'll be happy later for all of the wonderful memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you...

Frances Pearson
Batesville, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

Sandra, Toi , Kirbi and my brother Johnny
Mac, I am soo sorry for your loss, my ❤ goes out to you all!
May God comfort you all , in. this time of need.
Sandra, David was a Blessing to us all
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Katy Smythe
Little Rock, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

David’s life was truly a life well lived. My prayer for God’s Peace and Comfort for each of you, Katy and Christie

Ray west
Searcy, AR
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Monday, June 6, 2022

Prayers for all the family