Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas
Dennis Reed Edmiston, 71, a resident of Prairie Grove, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 in Fayetteville. He was born August 10, 1947 in Prairie Grove, the son of H.A. "Jeff" and Jewell K (Reed) Edmiston.
Dennis was a food salesman for thirty-five years. He was a pioneer in the food truck industry with "Big Red" at the University of Arkansas. He was a long time youth baseball coach at Prairie Grove. For many years he volunteered as the score board clock operator for Prairie Grove High School basketball and football games.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Nadine Norton and nephew Mark Edmiston.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-four years, Janice Edmiston; sons, Jeff and wife Elizabeth Edmiston of Florence, Texas; Steve and wife Barbara Edmiston of Farmington; Marty and wife Heather Edmiston of Springdale; brother, Willis and wife Sara Edmiston of Fort Smith; brother in law, Jack Norton of Cane Hill; seven grandchildren, Jake, Grace, Alex, Cole, Drew, Aaron, and Addy; two nephews, Jay and Snuffy Norton; one niece, Amy Flint.
The family will receive friends Sunday, August 11, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM at the Luginbuel Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to City of Prairie Grove Youth Baseball P.O. Box 944 Prairie Grove, Arkansas 72753.
Funeral Service will be held 10:00 AM Monday, August 12, 2019, at Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Edmiston Cemetery in Morrow, Arkansas. No graveside service will be held at the cemetery.
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