of Lead Hill, AR

May 28, 1932 - January 4, 2019

Lupe Del Gimenez was called to his heavenly home Friday, January 4, 2019. Del was born on May 28, 1932, in Eastland, Texas, the son of Guadalupe Gimenez and Josephine (De Los Santos) Gimenez. Del was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter-in-law, Debby Gimenez; as well as his brothers and sisters.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Martha Gimenez; his sons and daughter-in-law, Gregory and Tammie Gimenez of Lead Hill AR, Steven Gimenez of Springfield MO, and John Gimenez of Ames IA; his grandchildren and their spouses, Katherine and Austin Chlapecka of Brookland, AR, Harrison Gimenez and fiance' Sidney Emerson of Branson MO, Delaney Gimenez of Missouri City Texas, Lauren Bishop of Austin Texas and Chelsea and Andrew Milledge of Leander, Texas; his great-grandsons, Jack Chlapecka and Hudson Milledge; and his brother and sister-in-law, Tino and Dessa Gimenez of California; and a host of other family and friends.

Del proudly served his country in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, retiring after 20 years of service, earning several medals including a Bronze Star. He then worked for Claridge Products retiring after 20 years where he made many friends. Del was an involved member of the Lead Hill community where he served on the Lead Hill School Board always cheering on the Tigers. He was a faithful member of Southside Baptist Church serving as a Sunday school teacher, deacon, RA leader and training union director. Del later became a member of the First Baptist Church of Lead Hill.

Del was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and Gideons. For several years Del was an usher at the Razorback games in Fayetteville, never missing a chance to cheer on the Hogs. He loved spending time with his family, decorating for Christmas, working on his farm and eating fresh fruit. He was always a "snazzy" dresser and ready to be seen. Del will always be remembered for his contagious energy, love of Jesus and passion for life.



Visitation was Wednesday, January 9, 2019, from 5:00pm-7:00 PM, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home in Harrison AR.

Funeral service was Thursday, January 10, 2019, at First Baptist Church of Lead Hill, at 2:00 PM with graveside service at Milum Cemetery, Lead Hill.

Pallbearers were Charlie Dixson, Harrison Gimenez, Blake Curtis, Austin Chlapecka, Embry Raley and Tadd Anderson.

Honorary pallbearers were Larry Hunter and Carl Brown.

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