David L. Bartholomew
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David Leon Bartholomew
Age 72, of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Arkansas after a two and a half month battle with brain cancer. Born on January 22, 1949 at the Mock Clinic in Prairie Grove, AR, he was the son of Harold Ray and Maudileen (Cates) Bartholomew. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
David was a lifelong resident of Prairie Grove, AR. He graduated from Prairie Grove High School in 1967. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Linda, for 54 years. Family was very important to him. Their three daughters were his pride and joy, along with their grandchildren. He loved spending time with them and going to all of their activities. David was a hard worker. He grew up on the farm in Hogeye and continued working there after he married, raising cows, chickens and turkeys. He also worked as a rural carrier for the Prairie Grove Post Office and retired after 32 years of service. He loved camping, hunting and fishing with his maternal uncles and later enjoyed fishing and hunting with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Bartholomew, and one daughter, Kara (Bartholomew) McConnell.
Survivors include his wife Linda (Lossing) Bartholomew; two daughters, Bridgette Caples and her husband Devin of Bentonville, Arkansas and Candice Gentry and her husband Greg of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; son-in-law Mike McConnell of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; his mother Maudileen (Cates) Bartholomew of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; two brothers Jerry Bartholomew and Jimmy Bartholomew and his wife Debbie all of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; one sister Sue Bartholomew of Farmington, Arkansas; eight grandchildren Claire and Cole Caples, Katharine and Karaline McConnell, Rheis and David Stephens, and Garrett and Camryn Gentry; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, November 6th, 2021, at Prairie Grove Christian Church. Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery. There will be no graveside service.
Age 72, of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Arkansas after a two and a half month battle with brain cancer. Born on January 22, 1949 at the Mock Clinic in Prairie Grove, AR, he was the son of Harold Ray and Maudileen (Cates) Bartholomew. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
David was a lifelong resident of Prairie Grove, AR. He graduated from Prairie Grove High School in 1967. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Linda, for 54 years. Family was very important to him. Their three daughters were his pride and joy, along with their grandchildren. He loved spending time with them and going to all of their activities. David was a hard worker. He grew up on the farm in Hogeye and continued working there after he married, raising cows, chickens and turkeys. He also worked as a rural carrier for the Prairie Grove Post Office and retired after 32 years of service. He loved camping, hunting and fishing with his maternal uncles and later enjoyed fishing and hunting with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Bartholomew, and one daughter, Kara (Bartholomew) McConnell.
Survivors include his wife Linda (Lossing) Bartholomew; two daughters, Bridgette Caples and her husband Devin of Bentonville, Arkansas and Candice Gentry and her husband Greg of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; son-in-law Mike McConnell of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; his mother Maudileen (Cates) Bartholomew of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; two brothers Jerry Bartholomew and Jimmy Bartholomew and his wife Debbie all of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; one sister Sue Bartholomew of Farmington, Arkansas; eight grandchildren Claire and Cole Caples, Katharine and Karaline McConnell, Rheis and David Stephens, and Garrett and Camryn Gentry; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, November 6th, 2021, at Prairie Grove Christian Church. Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery. There will be no graveside service.
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Prairie Grove Christian Church. There will be no graveside services held.
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 70, Space 250
General
Jan 22, 1949
Nov 2, 2021
72
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Tributes
Sorry to learn of David leaving this world. He will be missed here while he is enjoying his Heavenly Rewards. I pray for peace and comfort for his entire family and friends.
Robert Abercrombie - Lifetime friends
I'm so sorry to hear of David's passing. He was our neighbor when we lived in Hogeye and was also our mailman in PG for many years. He was a very nice man. My condolences to his family.
Karie S. Vickery - Friend
I'm so sorry to hear of David's passing. He was our neighbor when we lived in Hogeye and was also our mailman in PG for many years. He was a very nice man. My condolences to his family.
Karie S. Vickery - Friend
Sorry to hear about your loss my thoughts & prayers go out to his family.
Randy abercrombie - Lifetime friend
WOW.... What a shock.... thought David Leon was immortal..... I worked with him for 18+ years in the Post Office... Good Man !!! Thoughts, prayers and condolences for Linda and the entire family...
J.W. PETTICE - Friend
So sorry to hear David's passing but I know he is enjoying his other family members in heaven. Sending prayers to each one of you. God be with you all.
Roger Hulse family and Lockharts - Freinds
Sadden by this news. The Ramsey’s and Bartholomews were longtime friends. Many happy memories as kids growing up. You will be welcomed to your heavenly home with many outreaches arms. Prayers for comfort.
Sharon Ramsey McCarver - Family friend
Jack and I are so sorry to hear of David’s passing. Jack worked with Kara for years at the Post Office. He was always talking about how close David and Kara was. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Faye Hamblen - Friend
We are so saddened to hear of David’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family during this difficult time. David and my dad Freeman Bentley worked together for many years at the post office and das sure thought a lot of David. God bless all of you.
The Casey’s and Sylvia Bentley
Robin & Connie Casey & Sylvia Bentley - Friend
Prayers for peace and comfort for Linda and the entire Bartholomew family. So sorry to hear of David’s struggle and to soon passing. He will be missed.
Dwight & April Phillips of Hogeye
Dwight & April Phillips - Neighbors
Lloyd & I were so saddened to hear about David’s passing. He was one of the best. Always smiling and positive. Rest In Peace David, you will be missed by so many.
Prayers of comfort.
Carrie Beal - Friend
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Prairie Grove Christian Church. There will be no graveside services held.
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 70, Space 250
General
Jan 22, 1949
Nov 2, 2021
72
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