of Bee Branch, AR
August 3, 1945 - May 23, 2023
Gary "Don" French, 77, of Bee Branch was born on August 3, 1945 to the late Darrell and Clara (McKnight) French in Bee Branch and passed from this life on May 23, 2023 at his home. He was a school teacher in his earlier years and then spent most of his adult life owning and operating a dairy farm. He owned and operated a trucking company in his later years.
Don is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jason French and one brother, Dick French.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 58 years, Coraetta (Stark) French of the home; two sons, John French (Kimberly), Joel French (Theresa); six grandchildren, Nathaniel French (Caroline), Matthew French, Hannah French, Leah Bryant (Byron), Magen French, Logan French; many loving neighbors; other relatives and a host of friends.
A visitation will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 03, 2023 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral home in Clinton. A memorial service to honor Don's life and memory will follow at 3:00 pm at the funeral home.
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31 Condolence(s)
Bremda Pike Carpenter
Sunday, August 6, 2023
I'm so sorry for uour loss. I had not heard of Lloyds passing
I didn'know that he had passed umtil I saw somethi g on face book. I didn"t know don but have seen the post that others had posted
From thatI know he was blessing to all and a gentle christian man
I will be prayimg for all of you
Myles and Patsy Evans
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Sorry for your loss .any memories will be praying for family
Diana L Jones
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Coraetta & family;
So sorry to hear of Don's passing...Many prayers to you all for strength and peace for the coming days.
Judy (Hensley) Troxell
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Don has always been a special part of our Class of '63 family. We will miss his quiet presence very much. Rest in peace, brother.
Steve A. Stephens
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Don will be truly missed. His life to me is summed up in his actions. I’ll never forget us riding to Longview, TX on motorcycles to minister to a young lady and family he had never met. His love of the Lord was on full display by his actions.
HC and Beverly Wallace
Friday, June 2, 2023
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our community lost a good man. Praying for you all as you go through this difficult time.
Valerie Watkins
Friday, June 2, 2023
Aunt Coraetta and family...Uncle Don was a good man.Every memory I have of him;he always had a smile on his face.My heart goes out to you and you all will be in my prayers.He's in a better place than here,and you will see him again one day.i love you
Robert Glover
Friday, June 2, 2023
I am so sorry to hear about Don's passing, in the short time I had the privilege to know him, I have also learned to love him! We talked many times about when we both reached Heaven, we could spend eternity getting to know each other better! I'm also sorry to have to miss this funeral, I'm laid up with busted ribs and I intended to sing a song for Don Sunday morning at church, but it's apparently not going to happen, rest in peace my friend and I hope to see you soon!!!â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Jerel and Kathleen Brown
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Coraetta and family we’re so sorry to hear about the passing of Don. You and your family are in our thoughts and Prayers.
Dean Rae Riddle Tumbleson
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
I’m so sorry to hear about Don’s passing. Thoughts and prayers for everyone
Les Smith
Monday, May 29, 2023
Dear French Family
So very sorry to hear about y’all’s loss. Y’all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love and Prayers
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Les
Lois Stracener
Sunday, May 28, 2023
So sorry to hear of Dons passing. Many memories of the Happy Cow Dairy. Best milk in the country. Sending hugs and condolences to all.
Bonnie Byrd Magie
Saturday, May 27, 2023
Thoughts and prayers are with your family. Don was our backbone in school and life. He was a great gentleman. He will always be a part of our lives.
Laura Linn
Saturday, May 27, 2023
French Family, I am do sorry to hear of your loss, but know that I am praying for all of you. Praying for peace and comfort.
Les Smith
Saturday, May 27, 2023
So very sorry to hear this. He was a very nice man. He will be missed.
Y’all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love and Prayers
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Les
Maxine Stell
Saturday, May 27, 2023
Coretta, I am thinking of you. Don was a good person.
Susie Hutto Clark
Saturday, May 27, 2023
Praying for God’s peace & comfort for you and your family. ðŸ™ðŸ™
Leo & Dean Treat
Saturday, May 27, 2023
Coraetta & family ~ You are in our prayers during this difficult time. We love you.
Phyllis Tumbleson McMillen
Friday, May 26, 2023
I am so sorry to hear about Don. Always thought a lot of him and the family. Prayers for everyone
Scott Handford
Friday, May 26, 2023
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers to the family.
Joe & Diane Ward
Friday, May 26, 2023
Don was such a great guy. We’re so sorry for your loss. Our continued thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless You,
Joe & Diane Ward
Christine Denise Crawford
Friday, May 26, 2023
I am sorry to hear of his passing. I remember Don the most was happy Cow and his art work while the preached was preaching. He had so many talents. He will be missed. Prayers for the family of peace and love
Amanda Miley
Friday, May 26, 2023
Mr. Don was a very sweet man. We will miss him. May God wrap his loving hands around the family in this time of need.
Chris Ward
Friday, May 26, 2023
Mr Don was an inspiration to so many people young and old. One very talented man and a gentle giant! He will be missed by many! RIP Mr Don tell my mom and dad hello!
Randy Story
Thursday, May 25, 2023
My prayers are with you.
Jean Underwood
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Coretta, I am so sorry about Don. He was so caring during Bob's illness. A good friend. Love both of you.
Jeff Stafford
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Don was a good friend, very friendly and he will be missed at snappys coffee table.
Debra Bradford Mcdoniel
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Coretta and family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Have not seen Don in awhile last time was when Ronnie passed. Don was a great guy and was always kind. Your in my thoughts and prayers God Bless you thru these tough days. Love you ♥ï¸ðŸ™ðŸ™
Ruby Hopper
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Sorry to hear of Don's passing. Prayers for the family.
Louis and Judy Dawson
Thursday, May 25, 2023
So sorry to hear of Don's passing. Prayers for the family.
Sammy & Anna Ward
Thursday, May 25, 2023
So sorry of the passing of Don my thoughts and prayers are with the family May God Bless You. Sammy & Anna Ward