of Searcy, AR
May 18, 1947 - May 22, 2013
David Ray Altom, 66 went to be with our Lord on May 22, 2013. He was born on May 18, 1947 in Heber Springs to Arlie and Erma Lee Hynds Altom.
He was preceded on death by his Father Arlie Altom and a niece Tracy Melinda Holloway and a nephew Brian David Stephenson.
He is survived by his mother Erma Lee Altom, a sister Donna Vinson (Frank) all of Judsonia, a brother Danny Joe Altom (Pat), 2 nieces April Altom and Shelly all of Fargo, Arkansas, several great and great-great nieces and Nephews. He was of the Baptist Faith.
He was known for being a great musician and he played all over the state of Arkansas and Louisiana. He played at the Tommy Trent Fun Barn and he was a star on the Mountain Music Jamboree in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He toured on many bus Trips entertaining his biggest fans the Kensett Blue Devils.
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11 Condolence(s)
George/Jan Parnell
Monday, May 27, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to all the Alton family. Jan Parnell Swinney is a first cousin to Patsy Swinney Alton. Our prayers are with each of you in this sad time. May you feel God's loving arms wrapped around you now and in the days ahead.
David Bass
Saturday, May 25, 2013
What a joy to have known you as a musician and a special friend. I'm gonna miss our lengthy phone conversations at all hours of the day or nite! R I P my dear friend... until we meet again...
Scott Coney
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Rest in peace David. I always appreciated your friendship, going all the way back to when I was just learning to play.... You were always one of my favorites. ,Scott Coney
Sonya Couch
Friday, May 24, 2013
My love and prayers go out to all of you. David will be greatly missed and the world a less joyful place without him. His music always put a smile on my face especially when he sang with Donna. I love you all
Ed Coney
Friday, May 24, 2013
David will be greatly missed by his friends in Hot Springs. The last time that I got to see David was when Tracy Byrd played at the college in Searcy 14 years ago. He came to see Scott Coney, one of his playing buddies. R.I.P. my friend.
ace isham
Thursday, May 23, 2013
we will miss you but ,we still have all the memories of the goodtimes we had playing music togather. will be seeing you soon.love ace and geri .joe and phyllis isham.
John Bradley
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Been so many years, but David left a mark on music around Hot Springs that will live long beyond our years. He's off to pick and grin with the finest....David shall have a fine journey and may his family realize how many lives how many lives David touched in his few years here on earth.
Pat Hollihan
Thursday, May 23, 2013
A dear friend-I will miss you-RIP till we meet again
Ron Pardue
Thursday, May 23, 2013
May you rest in peace David. Been lots of years since we all jammed together but will never forget your words to me. You are only as good as that person listening to you thinks you are. Have used that a lot. God bless yout family
stan catfish lafever
Thursday, May 23, 2013
rest in peace my friend see you when we get there
huie & sharon spence
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
So sorry for your loss