DALTON “RAY” HARRELSON

Dalton “Ray” Harrelson, 90, of Republic passed away on May 11, 2024.  He was born on March 5, 1934, in Lead Hill, Ark. to William and Altha May (Mears) Harrelson.
He enlisted in the US Army and honorably served his country.  In 1968, he married Cleeta Smith Baxter.  Their union blended the two families to include his three children, as well as her two children and together they had one son.  He worked as at Simpson Timber Co./Plywood Supply in Hines for 43 years until his retirement.  He was a member of First Baptist Church in Republic for over 15 years.
He is survived by his wife, Cleeta; children: Debbie Hicks, Dennis (Aurora) Harrelson and Darren (Laura) Harrelson; two stepchildren, Loren Baxter and Loree Boyer; his sister, Charlene (Jimmy) Lenox; as well as numerous grand and great-grandchildren and other extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Denice Miliotti; a sister, Lucille Jones; and a brother, Glen Harrelson.
A visitation is scheduled from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, at First Baptist Church in Republic. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Lee Miller officiating. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery, where he will receive full military honors.