of North Litle Rock, AR
October 25, 1932 - August 19, 2010
Harry D. Word, age 77, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2010. He was born on Tuesday, October 25, 1932 in Rison, Arkansas to Ulyss G and Ruth Wilson Word. Harry was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, three brothers, Ewell Word, Dewey Word and U.G. Word, Jr; in addition to two sisters, Eleanor Word and Vanita Word Bell .
Mr. Word is survived by his loving wife Martha Word; three daughters, Miriam Castiglione (Alfonso) of Memphis, TN; Laura Lape (Keith) of North Little Rock, AR and Dana Hinsley (Michael) of Memphis, TN.; in addition to nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Harry was a graduate of Rison High School and University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He is an Air Force veteran, working as a Language Specialist. He retired from the U.S. Corps of Engineers. He became a successful appraiser in the real estate profession. In his free time, Harry loved to travel. Harry was a member of the Somers Ave, Church of Christ, North Little Rock, AR.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00A.M. on Monday, August 23, 2010 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 JFK Blvd, North Little Rock, AR (501-791-7400). The service will be officiated by Mr. Keith Lape. Interment will follow the service at 2:00 P.M. in Wilson Cemetery, Cleveland County, AR. Friends are invited to visitation on Sunday from 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. at Roller-Owens Chapel.
The Word family suggests memorial contributions be sent to Children's Home, Inc. 5515 Walcott Rd., Paragould, AR 72450-3398 and to Arkansas Alzheimers, 10411 West Markham, Suite 130, Little Rock, AR 72205-1409 (1-800-689-6090).
The family would also like to express their deep appreciation to Arkansas Hospice for their exceptional care of Harry Word in his final days.
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6 Condolence(s)
Pam Williams
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Miriam and Family, my prayers are with you and your family. Love ya! Pam/FEDEX
karen simmerman
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Dear Word Family,
I worked for Harry many years ago at the Corps of Engineers. I was his secretary when he was Chief, Appraisal Branch. I always loved Harry, he was such a sweet and thoughtful person, as well as a good boss. My prayers are with you.
Karen Simmerman
Wynona Murray
Monday, August 23, 2010
Dear Martha and Family, So sorry for your loss, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please say a "special Hello" to Laura and Keith. Would love to see you and sorry we cannot come to Little Rock for the service. Love to all. Sincerely Wynona & Dewey Murray -- from Getwell
Deborah Word
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Dear Family...my deepest sympathy is extended to you in your loss. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Hughlin Word
extends his prayers and sympathy, too.
terri hippenteel
Friday, August 20, 2010
we love you keith and laura, we hope you are ok. let us know if we can do anything for you!we know what it like to lose a parent!
Lenore Tripp
Friday, August 20, 2010
Laura, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. I thank God that we will all have a joyous reunion one day in Heaven with our loved ones.