of Sherwood, AR

July 24, 1936 - September 4, 2025

Henry N. ''Hank'' Means III, Age 89, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025.

Hank was born on July 24, 1936 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Wilma and Henry N. Means, Jr. He graduated from Little Rock High School in 1954, where he was proud to play under legendary coach Wilson Matthews in the 1952 and 1953 football state championship teams.

In 1958, Hank graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland and went on to complete The Basic School (TBS) in Quantico, Virginia. He served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps, retiring with the rank of Captain. During his military service, he served in Vietnam as an artillery officer with the 1st Division, 12th Marines.

Following his military career, Hank returned to Little Rock, where he worked as a civil engineer for the State of Arkansas. He earned his Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and later attended Bowen School of Law at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock while working full-time as a civil engineer. After passing the bar, he practiced law in Little Rock, focusing on bankruptcy law, until his retirement in 2012. His goal as an attorney was always to help people through difficult times.

Outside of his professional life, Hank was a man of many passions. He was an avid duck hunter and a lifelong member of the Smith & Wesson Collectors Association, where he spent more than 50 years collecting antique revolvers. He devoted much of his time to the Boy Scouts of America and served as a Naval Academy Blue and Gold Officer, mentoring young men as they pursued opportunities at the Naval Academy, West Point and the Air Force Academy. He also carried a lifelong love for sailing, competing as part of the Naval Academy sailing team. Among his greatest companions was his beloved black Lab, Mollie, who faithfully stayed by his side for many years.

Having grown up during the Depression, Hank was a man of resilience, generosity and a strong sense of duty. He gave freely to numerous charities, especially those supporting veterans. His legacy is one of service to his country, his profession and his community.

Hank was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Carol Sue Beach and stepson, Preston Buchner.

He is survived by his nephew, David Beach Jr. (Kristen); niece, Suzannah Myers (Dewayne); 2 great-nieces; 3 great-nephews; former wife, Emily Hall; stepson, Andrew Buchner and dear friends, Norman Hall of Greenville, Texas and James Carney. He leaves behind many other friends and family who will remember him with love.

A funeral service will be held at Roller-Owens Funeral Home in North Little Rock on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

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