Donnie Ray Villines

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 N. Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
Sunday, September 30, 2018
5-7 PM
Service Schedule
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 N. Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
Monday, October 1, 2018
2:00PM
Cemetery
Beechwood
Hwy 43
Ponca, AR  72670
Donnie Ray Villines

of Ponca, AR

July 17, 1948 - September 27, 2018

Donnie Ray Villines, age 70, of Low Gap, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018. He was born to James Ross and Vesta (Keeton) Villines of Ponca on July 17, 1948.

Donnie is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Loretta (Woods) Villines; three sons, Lewis (Sandy) of Bethel Heights, AR, Craig (Megan) of Marble, AR, and Donovan (Tracie) of Hindsville, AR; and his grandchildren, Weston, Chandan, Lainey, Savannah, Taggart, and Ellie Jess Villines. He is also survived by his step-mother, Bonnie Villines, of Jasper; his sisters, Verma Sue Ethridge of Harrison and Karen Mussman of Guyman, OK; his brothers, Otho ''Toad'' (Cory Alice) Villines of Harrison, Conard Villines of Clarksville, AR, Jackie (Pat) Villines of Jasper, AR and Marvin (Terri) Villines of Lowell, AR; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death
by his parents, Ross and Vesta Villines; his brother, Oran Villines; and two infant sisters.

Donnie served as a bi-vocational minister for 46 years and served as Associational Evangelist for the Union Association of United Baptists. He held many revivals, conducted well over 300 funerals, and baptized many converts. He worked in construction and completed his career in construction working at Mountain Oak Products as a cabinet builder for 15 years. Donnie took great pride in working hard and producing beautiful woodworking products. He was a natural artist as evidenced by his many wood carvings and drawings he produced, and he played many musical instruments. He loved working on and trading for old guns.


Visitation was Sunday, September 30, 2018, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.

Funeral service was Monday, October 1, 2018, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Lewis Villines, Craig Villines, and Donovan Villines officiating.

Interment was in Beechwood Cemetery, Ponca, Arkansas.

Pallbearers were Stevie Reynolds, Jacob Smith, Roger Daniels, Bob Parkhill, Jerry Wood, Lonnie Wood, Joe Paul James and Jimmy House.

Honorary pallbearers were Donnie's preacher friends, Donnie's trading buddies, and the Jasper Class of 1965.

The family would also like to thank Dr. Tom Langston and the NARMC Wound Center Staff, Legacy Hospice and Mt. Vista staff for their treatment and care.



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15 Condolence(s)
Evelyn Mills
Harrison, AR
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Friday, October 5, 2018

Donnie will certainly be missed by all! I heard the character of a person is seen in the numbers attending their funeral....and there where many!! The blessing to us is what a good and Godly man he was! I know he is right now sitting on the right hand of Jesus himself!! Prayers of calm, peace and comfort to you all!

Kathy Wheeldon
Russellville,
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Monday, October 1, 2018

So sorry for your loss.

Lequitta Davis
Deer, AR
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Sunday, September 30, 2018

Donnie was certainly a servant for Jesus, remembering him so much preaching at Little Buffalo and running revivals and preaching people to Jesus, he was a big part of our lives growing up, he and Loretta, and he preached my mama's funeral just a year ago and what a wonderful job he did, I said when I heard he was gone, that there was sure shouting on the hills of glory that day, what an influence he was on the young and old and he sure didn't care to tell you about his love for Jesus, a wonderful, Godly man that has his journey complete. i'm sure the good Lord said WELCOME HOME DONNIE, JOB WELL DONE. and i'm sure my family was there to greet and hug his neck. We loved you Donnie, prayers for Loretta, Louie, Craig and Donavan, such a wonderful family

Ben H. Collins Sr.
Huntsville, AR
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Sunday, September 30, 2018

I've known Donnie for years. I enjoyed visiting with him. He was a fine Christian man.

Nedra Daniels
Jasper, AR
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Sunday, September 30, 2018

Keeping you all in my Prayers

Harlen and Jackie Powers
Green Forest, AR
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Sunday, September 30, 2018

God bless you all. Hugs for all of you, we love you. Sorry we will not be able to come to the funeral and visitation. Harlen is recuperating from surgery and blood clot. Wonder if he and Alfred have caught up on their tales.

Charlinda Reeves
Huntsville, AR
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Sunday, September 30, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.

James, Shirley Fennell and family.
Springdale, AR
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Sunday, September 30, 2018

So sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you both.

shirley villines toombs
Payette, ID
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Saturday, September 29, 2018

So sorry for your loss and will be praying for all the family and friends

Ron and Debbie Edgmon
Conway, AR
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Saturday, September 29, 2018

He was a great Christian man. Praying for the family.
Ron and Debbie Edgmon

Billie Lackey and Beverly
Low Gap, AR
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Saturday, September 29, 2018

He will be greatly missed. Prayers for the family.
Billie Lackey and Beverly

Kelly Yarbrough
Huntsville, AR
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Friday, September 28, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Bro. Kelly Yarbrough

Joan VanCuren Hobbs
Midway, GA
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Friday, September 28, 2018

A good Godly man gone from our midst. Our loss is Heavens gain. Rest in Peace cousin Donnie. Thoughts and prayers for your family.

Ruby J Cline
Kingston, AR
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Friday, September 28, 2018

So sorry to hear about Bro Donnie you are all in our prayers. God Bless your family.

Beverly Joe Vaughn
Rogers, AR
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Friday, September 28, 2018

Brother Donnie preached both daddy & mommie's funerals. He will always be special to me and my family for the love and wonderful care he showed us during our time of grief.
Now I pray for all of you, his family. I know our Father will comfort you but I also fully understand your loss.
Prayers & Hugs,
Beverly