Donald G Friday Sr, 71, of Sherwood AR, unexpectedly passed away on May 14, 2022, at Fairfield Bay AR. Donald was born in Colby Wisconsin on May 14, 1951, to Henry Friday and Hope Galstead. He grew up with his siblings Marlyss, Geri, Kenneth, Rodney, Diane, John, and Joseph of which he was the second youngest.
In his early years he lived on a farm with his family until they moved into Colby. He loved to fish any chance he got. He played football and basketball for Colby High School as well as ran track. His love of sports continued his entire life with the Green Bay Packers as his favorite team.
Donald had the privilege to serve our great country in the Wisconsin Army National Guard for several years. His time served was honorable and is owed gratitude and reverence for his service. After he separated, he made a successful career as an over the road truck driver until his retirement in 2015. He always had stories to share of the places he visited on his travels across the nation.
He made sure above all else that he was home for the holidays to spend with the people that mattered most, his family. He was an avid hunter and loved going to the lakes and rivers. He was happiest surrounded by family and friends by the water during the summer or sitting around a campfire at deer camp. Being a kind and dependable father was of the utmost importance to Donald and he certainly did not disappoint when it came to wholeheartedly loving his family.
In addition to his loving partner of 22 years, Sherrill and four children, Jenny, Jason, Tina and Don Jr, Donald is survived by his sister Geri, and three brothers Kenny, Rodney, and John, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews that he loved dearly. He was preceded in passing by his parents, sisters Marlyss and Diane, and brother Joseph.
The memorial and celebration of life service will be held at the Rock City Yacht Club Event Center on May 21, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.
1726 E 2nd St, Little Rock, AR. 72202
All flower / card / correspondence can be sent to 8808 Merrymen Road, Sherwood, AR. 72120.
Please send memorial donations to Cali Friday, her cash app is $CaliAJFri. All donations will be presented to the Arkansas Youth Hunter Education Challenge. Please put “YHEC” as the note for this.
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