Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
John G. Munro Jr.
October 31, 1928 - May 4, 2013
John G. Munro Jr. died on May 4, 2013, at Arkansas Heart Hospital.
Born at Fall River, MA, on Oct 31, 1928, to the late J. George Munro and Marion Munro.
John is survived by his wife Constance (Connie) Gifford Munro of Hot Springs Village, AR, son Keith G. Munro of Reno, NV, daughters Carla M. Regini of Muskego, WI, and Meredith M. O'Hara of Little Rock, AR, and 11 grandchildren.
In addition, John is survived by sisters Betty M. Welch of Fall River, MA, Cheryl M Wolstencroft of Wakefield, RI, and brother Lincoln H. Munro of Wickford, RI.
A direct descendent of Mayflower passenger, Francis Cooke, Mr. Munro graduated from the Durfee High School, Fall River, MA, class of '46; Bryant University, class of '50, University of Rhode Island, class of '54 and was a life member of Sigma Chi Fraternity.
John was a World War II and Korean War veteran having served as sergeant in the US Marine Corps.
Mr. Munro began his career working for the Bell System in the Canadian Arctic.
He and his wife then built, owned and operated Pat's Truck Stop in Plattsburgh, NY.
After selling the truck stop, John joined the IRS as Chief of Personnel, then Chief of Administrative Services.
This was followed with service with the Defense Mapping Agency as Chief of Administration then with the Veterans Administration as the Chief of Personnel at the Providence, RI, V.A. Hospital.
In 1986 John became the Internal/External Review Manager for the Southern Region of the Veterans Administration.
John was especially proud of his citations from the Secretary of the Treasury, one from the Secretary of Labor and one from the Under Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and a citation from the Governor of Rhode Island.
In addition to his career employment, John served 17 years as an instructor in the evening division of Roger Williams University at Bristol, RI, and at Providence College in Providence, RI.
John also served on the Advisory Committee for the Health Services Administration M.B.A. Program at Bryant University and the Radiology Technology program at the Rhode Island Community College.
In his spare time John was active in the Lions Club of East Greenwich, RI, and served for a number of years on the Budget Committee of the United Way of Rhode Island.
He also served for 17 years as the Executive Secretary and Treasurer of the Federal Executive Council of Rhode Island and he served on the Rhode Island Governor's Council for Youth Opportunities.
Upon his retirement In 1993, the Munros moved to Hot Springs Village, AR, where John served on the Board of Directors of the Hot Springs Village Shrine Club, the Men's 18 Hole Golf Association, the Cedar Mountain Ambulance Service and was a member of the Lion's Club and the American Legion.
John enjoyed golfing and he was a member of the Sun Rise Tennis Group.
He served many years as a tournament director for the M.G.A. and was a volunteer at the Old Balboa Gate.
John was a member for 55 plus years of the St Johns' Masonic Lodge #1, Newport, RI and Al Azhar and Sahara Shrine Temple for over 50 years.
Memorial Service May 16, 11am, with reception to follow, Caruth Village Funeral Home, Hot Springs Village (West Gate).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of John G. Munro Jr., to Shriners Hospitals for Children, PO Box 31356, Tampa, FL 33631-3356 or online at donate2sch.org.
Johnny Collum
May 1, 2013
Johnny C. Collum, 80, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away May 1, 2013.
He was born April 10, 1933 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the late John Louis and Phrona Hibbs Collum.
He was a jack of all trades.
Johnny is preceded in death by his parents; brother Leslie Collum; sister Faye Gerhold and sons Steve and Clyde Collum.
He is survived by his wife, Clarice Collum of Hot Springs, Arkansas; daughter Amanda Collum; step-daughter Helen Oliver and husband Edward; step-son Jimmy Perdue; daughter Amanda Collum; grandchildren Marlon Sanders, Miron Sanders, Kelly Aubuchon, Ashley Collum, Roy Smith and step-grandchildren Jesse Perdue and James Perdue.
Willie J. Dobson
November 19, 1921 - May 5, 2013
Willie J. Dobson, 91, of Hot Springs Village became one of God’s Angels in Heaven on Sunday, May 5, 2013.
He was born November 19, 1921 in Calhoun, Georgia.
He served in the U.S. Army during WWII with the Timberwolf Division.
Willie retired from Texaco in 1977 after 25 years of active service and also had worked for the Atlanta Transit System and Associated Transport Company.
He received the prestigious Texaco Million Mile Award.
Willie was a charter member of First Baptist Church of Doraville, Georgia.
He was predeceased by his mother, Alice Denman and his wife of 71 years, Frances Dobson.
Loving survivors include son, Bill Dobson & wife, Marty of Hot Springs Village; grandchildren, Carey Wells and Timothy Dobson; step-grandchildren, Sue Lynn Madden and Pat Jones; and great grandchildren, Jimmy, Alex and Katy Dobson and Chandler and Malerie Wells.
A memorial gathering will be held Friday, May 10, 2013 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Caruth Village Funeral Home.
Interment will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Park in Atlanta, Georgia at a later date.
Marianne Robbins
February 21, 1938 - May 1, 2013
Marianne Robbins, 75, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away May 1, 2013. She was born February 21, 1938 in Giessen, Germany.
She was of the Presbyterian faith, and worked as a bartender at the Elks and the Moose Lodges for ten years where she made many friends.
Marianne is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Pat Lane and step-son, Robbie Robbins.
She is survived by her husband, Leon Robbins of Hot Springs; son Ron Lane of Morris, Illinois and Steve Lane of Chicago, Illinois; daughter Sandy Williams of Morris, Illinois; step-daughter Becky Vaughn (Dustin) of Aptos, California; sister-in-law Gloria Gilliam of Hot Springs; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters Wallie and Luto and brother Frank.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice.
Margaret Ann Nimmo
April 2, 1932 - May 4, 2013
Margaret Ann Nimmo, 81, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away May 4, 2013.
She was born April 2, 1932 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the late Arthur Weir and Druella (Stubblefield) Crouch.
Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, husband James Nimmo; brother Bill Crouch; and son David Nimmo.
She is survived by her sons Clay Nimmo and wife Natali and James Nimmo all of Hot Springs, Arkansas; brother Edward Crouch of McMinnville, Tennessee; and grandchildren Michael and Daniel Nimmo and Robert Nimmo.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Eva Bates Carpenter
July 11, 1942 - May 20, 2013
Eva Bates Carpenter, 70, of Jessieville passed away Monday, May 20, 2013.
She was born July 11, 1942 in Jessieville to Arthur and Martha Jane Bates.
Eva loved all animals including the neighborhood raccoons.
She was a hard worker who loved her family.
She also loved to laugh and always had a good joke available.
Eva was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.
She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Charles Carpenter; brothers, Walter and Melvin Bates; and sister, Elvie Dunnavant.
Eva is survived by son, Wendell (Angelina) Carpenter of Jessieville; daughter, Carmela (Tony) Small of Jessieville; brothers, Palmer Bates of Mountain Pine and Elmer Bates of Jessieville; sisters, Alvie Noles and Avie Dunnavant (Charlie), both of Jessieville; grandchildren, Casey Carpenter, Megan Small and Matthew and Breanne Smith; and great grandchild, Heidi Smith.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday at Caruth Village Funeral Home with Charlie Dunnavant officiating.
Burial will follow in Rock Springs cemetery.
Pallbearers include Ronnie Noles, Doug Noles, Robbie Bates, Jerry Bates, Anthony Dunnavant and Leonard Ray Huff.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Morris Donald Wall
October 16, 1922 - May 29, 2013
Morris Donald Wall, a well known local businessman, died at age 90.
Morris Donald Wall of Hot Springs died Wednesday, May 29, 2013 and is now in his new home with his Heavenly Father.
He was born October 16, 1922, the son of Kodie E. Wall and Flossie Holland Wall.
At the age of five, Morris lost his beloved mother to pneumonia, and for some time he was raised by his loving Grandmother Wall.
Some years later, his father Kodie re-married
to their wonderful step-mother, Nobie Buie Wall, who along with their father treasured the children and raised them in a Christian home.
Morris is survived by his beloved wife Dorothy Frances (Hill) Wall, the love of his life and best friend for over sixty-seven years; two daughters and sons-in-law Linda Kay Rainwater (Merril) and Teresa Schnebly (Larry Joe) all of Hot Springs; two grandchildren Dylan Rainwater (Sherril) of Cleveland, Mississippi and Kristin Schnebly of Little Rock, Arkansas; great grandchildren Malli Elisabeth and Yancy Wall Rainwater; sister and brother-in-law Mildred and Maurice Reeves of Little Rock, Arkansas; a special niece and husband Karen and Dr. Robert P. Jones of Little Rock; many nieces and nephews and one brother, Kenneth Wall.
Morris was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother Nobie Wall and infant grandson Eric Nels Rainwater.
After high school, Morris was employed at Reynolds Metal Company as a crane operator for a short time and volunteered for the U. S. Navy at Hot Springs before he was drafted.
He was inducted into service at Little Rock, Arkansas, leaving immediately by train for San Diego, California where he received his basic training, leaving there immediately by ship for Guadalcanal, Solomon Island of the Pacific, with the 3rd fleet and was under V. Admiral William F. Halsey, known affectionately world over as Admiral 'Bull' Halsey.
At Guadalcanal he was assigned to P.T. Boat #103.
(John F. Kennedy, Lieutenant J. G. Was assigned to P.T. Boat #109).
When often asked in years later if he met Kennedy, Morris’ answer was sadly spoken 'we were fighting for our lives and country'.
Kennedy was assigned to another P.T. Boat after the 109 was destroyed.
Morris met Fleet Admiral Halsey and went on board the Saratoga (considered the largest aircraft carrier at that time) when it docked at Newmeia, New Caledonia (Nouvelle) French - taking on ammunition.
Morris’ P.T. Boat was docked there at the time taking on ammunition as well.
A shell was dropped and it caused a chain reaction.
P.T. Boat #103 was backed out of dock by some of the crew, and some fifty - one hundred men went into the water.
Three sailors including Morris fell flat on dock, Admiral Halsey sent a Captain’s Boat over to dock, took Morris on board, and said he could give Morris a citation or promotion in Rank, but said Morris could probably use the money more, raised him two ranks from Seaman 2nd Class to Boatman’s Mate 2nd Class.
Morris went with them to Australia.
In 1945 Morris married
his beloved wife Dorothy.
He mustered out of the Navy at Algiers, New Orleans, Louisiana and Memphis, Tennessee on November 9, 1945.
He was honored with a granite marker at the Hot Springs WWII dedication for Veterans at Transportation Plaza.
Morris received his professional education under the G.I. Bill of Rights, and opened his business as a mechanical contractor 'Wall Brothers, Inc.' on Belding Avenue in Hot Springs.
He is a Deacon Emeritus of Hot Springs Baptist Church, where he was a member of the establishing 'Committee of Twelve' in the formation of the church.
He was honored with over fifty years of service to Sumpter Lodge No 419 F. & A. M.
Morris was a member of the Civil Service Commission of Hot Springs in past years and numerous Professional Organizations; but one of his most precious memories was teaching 5th grade boys at Second Baptist Church of Hot Springs, and the humble feeling he had when some of the boys never forgot his leadership and faith in God.
He was always touched by their love.
Some have even passed away before their teacher, and some have made him oh so humbled in his own life.
Pallbearers include Dr. Robert P. Jones, Tommy Hill, Carl Hill, Pat High, Jim Hale and Tommy Adams.
Honorary pallbearers include Dr. Randy Hill, Lance Hudnell, Dr. Stanley Josef, James Lacy, Jim Latture, Sam Windell, Dr. Mark Anthony, Ray Cash, Danny Myatt, Glenn Duncan, Members of the local Masonic Lodge (originally Sumpter Lodge #419), the Deacon Body of Hot Springs Baptist Church, Lee Fields, Joe and Ben Kaufman, All past employees of Wall Brothers, Inc., Curtis Ridgway, and Wallace Ballentine.
The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to Hospice Home Care and Navy Honor Guard and very special recognition to Rev. Mike Smith - Pastor of Senior Adults and Pastoral Care of Hot Springs Baptist Church.
Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Hot Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Manley Beasley and Rev. Mike Pounders officiating.
Burial will follow at Greenwood cemetery.
