Obituary for Richard Edward Donovan
Richard Donovan, 66, of Fort Smith passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019. He spent his formative working years as an Operating Room Technician, at St. Edwards, Sparks and Parker Orthopedic, alongside Dr. Douglas Parker.
He will be laid to rest at Forrest Park Cemetery with a graveside service, Wednesday, 6/19/19, at 10:30 a.m. under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Ruth Donovan, and his sister Jane Dye. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Brenda Donovan, a son, Patrick Donovan and two grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, David Donovan of Fort Worth, TX and Eddie Donovan of Fort Smith, one surviving sister, Mary Williams of Fort Smith, and a close friend of 54 years, Mike Engles.
Richard was a lifelong Razorback Fan and enjoyed all sports. He was an avid chess player and traveled to competitive tournaments. One of his many loves was his Les Paul, which he would play frequently bringing him and others, much happiness. He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church at Fort Smith.
Family will visit with relatives and friends Tuesday, June 18, 2019 from 5-7 PM at Ocker Funeral Home 700 Jefferson Street, Van Buren.
He will be laid to rest at Forrest Park Cemetery with a graveside service, Wednesday, 6/19/19, at 10:30 a.m. under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Ruth Donovan, and his sister Jane Dye. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Brenda Donovan, a son, Patrick Donovan and two grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, David Donovan of Fort Worth, TX and Eddie Donovan of Fort Smith, one surviving sister, Mary Williams of Fort Smith, and a close friend of 54 years, Mike Engles.
Richard was a lifelong Razorback Fan and enjoyed all sports. He was an avid chess player and traveled to competitive tournaments. One of his many loves was his Les Paul, which he would play frequently bringing him and others, much happiness. He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church at Fort Smith.
Family will visit with relatives and friends Tuesday, June 18, 2019 from 5-7 PM at Ocker Funeral Home 700 Jefferson Street, Van Buren.