Richard "Dick" Ethington

Richard W. Ethington, 89, died Saturday February 18, 2017 doing what he loved most- working on his farm. A former pipeline welder, Richard was a 64-year member of Pipeliner's Local Union 798 and a skilled fabricator/machinist/welder. In addition he was a WWII veteran having served in the United States Navy. A long time member of the Masonic Lodge, he also cherished his church family at Shady Grove Baptist Church where he attended for many years. His love for the peace and beauty of the Ozark countryside was well known to anyone who spoke to him, and his 40 plus years in the area is a testament to that. Never one to shy away from hard work, he continued to run his beloved farm right up until the day he left us. He is survived by his daughter Sherry Aldridge, her husband Joe, granddaughter Summer and her husband Kurt. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Brandy Aldridge as well as his treasured wife of 67 years, Rowena Ethington. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2017 at Roller-McNutt Funeral in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral services will be held at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Shirley, Arkansas on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, feel free to make donations to the Wounded Warriors or Heifer International. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.