of Dover, AR
April 10, 1934 - July 3, 2023
Harry Edward Race, Sr., 89, a resident of Dover passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 in Paris.
He was born April 10, 1934 in Edison, Colorado to the late Wallace Charles and Naomi Edessa (Chasteen) Race. Harry served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. After his military service, Harry spent his working years as the owner of a carpet installation business.
In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta (Scrivner) Race; four brothers, Charles, William, Howard and Jackie Race; two sisters, Eleanor Wheeler and Barbara Strand and two great grandchildren, Lindyn and Leora Grace McDaniel.
Survivors include five sons, David Race and wife, Denise of Dallas, Texas, Joe Race and wife, Lawonna of Dover, Eddie Race of Dover, Wilson Race of Russellville and Robert Race and wife, Patricia of Siloam Springs; two daughters, Janis Bigelow and husband, Ed of Dover and Milda McCutcheon and husband, Kenny of Hector; 15 grandchildren, Jonathan Race, Ean Bigelow, Morgan Race, Warren Race, Amber McDaniel, Shawna Crain, Derek Race, Brent Race, Austin Race, Madison Thurstenson, Noah Race, Carlee Gray, Bradley McCutcheon, Kolten McCutcheon and Tiffaney Van Horn; 16 great grandchildren, Adelyn Race, Scotland Race, Theodore Race, Jonah Race, Brittyn Race, Ruth Bigelow, Lincoln McDaniel, Liam McDaniel, Alayna Gray, Callen Gray, Brantley Gray, Ramsey Gray, Rhett McCutcheon, Emma McCutcheon, Kailey Van Horn and Jaxon Van Horn; a brother, Tommy Race and wife, Mary of Dardanelle and a sister, MaryAnn Watson and husband, Richard of Hot Springs.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2023 at St. Paul Cemetery near Dover. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home in Clarksville.
Memorials may be made to Lake Dardanelle State Park, c/o Arkansas Parks and Recreation Foundation, P.0. Box 7756, Little Rock, AR 72217. Live-streaming of the service will be available at the following link: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/86756292334?pwd=cGlHbDdldHVLbzZFTkdrejQ1Q1dNdz09
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14 Condolence(s)
Kathy Bullock
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Sending prayers for comfort to all Harry's family. I will miss him holding my hand and giving me directions on how to fix things. He will always have a special place in my heart.
Love & Prayers,
Kathy
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Harold & Jean (Rasner) Meinzer
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Race family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We fondly recall visits Harry made to Colorado and, a few years ago, we showed him “the old home place.†He was so excited and shared so many stories! May God’s blessings abound with you at this time!
Katie Drake
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Love, peace, and comfort in this sad time. The Drakes love y’all very much
Kathy Webb
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
I absolutely loved when Mr. Race would come to Lake Dardanelle State Park. He always had a smile for us. The best was when his wife was still alive. We would talk and walk around the visitor's center. They will be greatly missed. My condolences to the family.
sandra smith
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
wilson and families, so sorry for your loss. my prayers are with you all.
sandra smith
Becky McKinney
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Herb and Shirley Eichman
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Janis,
Harry has been on my mind in the past weeks. Our thoughts and prayers for you and families.
I have so many good memories of times with the Race families.
Nancy McGuire
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Tommy & Raquel, so sorry to hear of the passing of Harry. What a huge blessing he’s had to have so much love in his family. Thoughts & prayers to you all. Much love & hugs.
Steve and Denise Williamson
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
We are so very sorry for your loss , Harry has laid a lot of carpet over the past years for us , he was always so kind .
James
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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Bonita freeman
Monday, July 3, 2023
Love you say hi to the family you are with now. Thank you for being there for me to talk when I needed it. â¤ï¸
Pat Bocksnick
Monday, July 3, 2023
Janis and all the other family I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to all the family
Kay Qualls Powell
Monday, July 3, 2023
I am so sorry for the loss of your father!
Debbie Kay Rudder
Monday, July 3, 2023
He fought the good fight, he finished the race, he kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7
Uncle Harry was one of a kind and will be missed. Godspeed!!