Harley Dwayne Webb

Harley Dwayne Webb

69 a resident of Dutch Mills went to be with his Lord on May 25, 2012 at his home. He was born May 21, 1943 in Fayetteville, the son of Harley and Dorothy Lorene Allred Webb.

Harley Dwayne Webb started his life’s journey in Dutch Mills, AR as the precious, only son of Harley and Dorothy Webb. Dwayne’s mother was a teacher in the area’s one room school during his elementary years, and because of her influence he had a natural aptitude for teaching. At age 12, Dwayne purchased his first cow, Ava, and he quickly found the hobby that would gain him national recognition as a Guernsey breeder. He also found a way to combine his love for agriculture and teaching when started his vocational agriculture career at Lincoln school district. This career lasted 30 years, as he taught Vocational Agriculture for both the Lincoln and Farmington School districts. His classroom programs were often noted as the pinnacle of vocational agriculture programs, and he paved the way for new curriculum and new technologies. Dwayne’s passion for agriculture was contagious, and he had an unfailing ability to transfer his enthusiasm to his students. He helped mold over 2000 young people’s lives, and inspired many to continue careers in agriculture serving as farmers, vocational agriculture teachers, poultry servicemen, veterinarians, salesmen, entrepreneurs and more. His ability to motivate students was due, in part, to his natural charisma and his unrivaled sense of humor. Dwayne had a magnetic personality and was the embodiment of a smile - he found joy in life, in love, in teaching, in friendships, in farming, and family.

Dwayne served his community further as a deacon for Lincoln Baptist church as well as being a Gideon. He was a man of impressive faith and integrity throughout his walk in this life.

Dwayne retired from teaching 2007, and continued to farm in Dutch Mills, Arkansas. After retirement, he continued to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know him as he farmed, cheered for the Razorbacks, and happily spoiled his grandchildren every day. Dwayne was surrounded by loving family members from birth until he was welcomed home by our Lord on May 25, 2012.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Charlotte Jane Hunton Webb; two children, Lonnie Webb of Lewisville, Texas and Sheila Webb Pierson of Dutch Mills; four grandchildren, Webb and Wade Pierson, Sarah and Susan Webb; three sisters, Sue Ledbetter, Sharon Kay Enke and Brenda Cunningham.