Harrel "Don" Runyan

HARREL “DON” RUNYAN

Harrel “Don” Runyan, 81, of Benton, Arkansas passed away January 4, 2023. He was born May 12, 1941 in Amity, Arkansas to the late Harrel and Estell Adcock Runyan.  Don married his wife, Jane Wilkinson Runyan in 1972, sharing 50 years of marriage.  Don served his country by serving in the 39th Infantry Division of the Arkansas National Guard. Don worked for ABF in the Little Rock office for 32 years, retiring in 1992.  After his retirement, he went to work as a sales associate for Francis RV and RV City in Benton.

Don leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife Jane; his brothers: Jack (Paulette) Runyan of Benton, Travis Runyan (Jan) of Hot Springs and Jim (Inez) of Glenwood, four nephews, two nieces, eleven cousins, and special friends, Brian Ahart of Austin, Texas and Michelle Ahart Cannon of Needville, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St. Benton, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM with Rev. Tim Evans and Rev. Jerry Fagan officiating.  A graveside service will be held at Sweet Home Cemetery in Amity, Arkansas following the service at 1:30 PM. 

Memorials may be made to Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene, P.O. Box 159, Alexander, AR 72002.

Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.