Don Cassil

Don Cassil, 72, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 after a short battle with cancer. Don graduated from the University of Arkansas where he majored in Advertising and Marketing. He was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, where he served as vice president. Don's love of people granted him numerous opportunities in life. He had a successful advertising business and was involved with many non-profit organizations and political campaigns. In 1995, he moved to Hot Springs and considered it his hometown. Don never met a stranger and if he knew you, he would refer to you as "a good friend of mine". He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, and the Rotary club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Nancy Cassil, his son, Kyle McKennon Cassil, and his brother, Jerry Cassil. Don is survived by his wife, Paula; son, Brad Cassil of Dallas; daughter, Jennifer York (Mark); granddaughter, Caroline of Maumelle; and stepchildren, Joey and Shane Hart. Services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Hot Springs. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the FUMC Hot Springs open arms food pantry. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.