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David Edward Harkey, age 60

David Edward Harkey, age 60, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away on January 6, 2025. He was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas on June 29, 1964 to parents Henry Nolan Harkey and Mary Lou (Seats) Lauderdale.

David is preceded in death by his mother and stepfather Mary and John Lauderdale.

He is survived by his wife Kathy Harkey, daughter Leslie Harkey, father and stepmother Henry and Joanne Harkey, three grandchildren, four siblings, and a host of extended family and many friends.

David worked at Jackson Cookie Company for 21 years before working at J&M Foods as a plant manager for 22 years. David enjoyed hunting, fishing, and collecting John Deere two-cylinder tractors. He was a member of the Central Arkansas Two Cylinder Club, and he was the President of the Pinewood Hunting Club in Bradley County.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 from 2:00-4:00pm in the chapel at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas.

Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

13 Comments

  • Richard and Linda Davis Posted January 8, 2025 5:29 PM

    Sorry to hear the news! Praying for all…..

  • Michael and Crickett Posted January 9, 2025 5:33 AM

    Rest in peace David. You will be Missed

  • Monique McPheeters Posted January 9, 2025 8:25 AM

    Kathy, I’m so sorry for your loss! Prayers!

  • Kristen Dawkins Posted January 9, 2025 9:09 AM

    Prayers for you all

  • Robert Murphy Posted January 9, 2025 10:08 AM

    Best Brother In-law Ever

  • Jason graff Posted January 9, 2025 12:49 PM

    Rest in peace David u will be missed at the deer camp but hopefully u will be seeing them bigger bucks up in heaven my friend…

  • Ms. Carlia Bean Posted January 9, 2025 2:20 PM

    Rest in peace David… Leslie, may God give you and the boys peace and comfort. Praying for all through this difficult journey.

  • Larry and Sheila Fells Posted January 9, 2025 3:20 PM

    We continuing praying for you Mrs. Kathy

  • Ms. Carlia Bean Posted January 9, 2025 3:23 PM

    Rest in peace David… May God be with you and the boys Leslie and give you comfort in the coming days ahead. Praying for all the family in this time of great loss.

  • Jane Murphy Posted January 10, 2025 12:53 PM

    RIP my friend and brother-in-law . Me and Donnie will miss you very much. They say heaven is paradise. I’m sure it is. Prayers for all.

  • Your loving wife Kathy Posted January 10, 2025 2:48 PM

    You are so missed you are the love of my life.you are my best friend my companion. Going to miss my hunt and fishing buddy. Love you

  • Rovena Spurlock Posted January 11, 2025 3:03 PM

    He is gone from the earth, but he will always be in our hearts’! We love you Kathy and will always cherish the memories we made at deer cam!

  • Brenda Jones Posted January 12, 2025 2:22 PM

    Rest in peace David you will be missed best friend and boss ever the Jackson Cookie Company crew

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