Herschel Rye Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Herschel Rye of Barling, Arkansas, born in Mountainburg, Arkansas, who passed away on October 26, 2024 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, J. C. Rye and Della Rye (Hays); and his siblings, Rosemary Duncan, Faye Martel, J. D., Daniel, Johnny and David Rye.
He is survived by: his wife Linda Rye; his sons, Damon Rye (Sandy) of Fort Smith and Wendell Rye (Jeanette) of Barling, AR; his grandchildren, Joshua Rye (Danielle) of Fayetteville, AR, Amber Farris (Brian) of Sallisaw, OK, Anna Williamson (Marc) of Fayetteville, AR, Brittaney Goodnight (Zach) of Van Buren, AR and Cristen Winters (Chanceton); his great grandchildren, LottieBelle, Larkin Lee, DaiseyMae, LucyKate, Kennedi and Melodi; and his brother Paul Rye (Patricia) of Uniontown, AR. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 29th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Ocker Putman Funeral Home (4500 Jenny Lind Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72901). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 30th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Rye Hill Baptist Church (11512 Old Hwy 71, Fort Smith, AR 72901). A burial was held on Wednesday, October 30th 2024 at the Barling City Cemetery (203 12th St, Barling, AR 72923).
Memorials may be made to Rye Hill Baptist Church Children's or Youth Ministry at 11501 U.S. 71 Fort Smith, AR 72916 or to Gideons International P.O. Box 6062 Fort Smith, AR 72906-6062.
