Associates

Funeral Director

Born and raised in Arkansas, Debbie grew up in the funeral business working for her parents in eastern Arkansas. Watching her father take care of families stirred her desire to follow in his footsteps, providing the same compassionate care. Debbie earned her degree in mortuary science from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. She lives in Benton with her husband and their 2 children. Debbie loves to spend time with her family and volunteer in the community.

Funeral Director

Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Robert Blackburn moved to Arkansas in 1994. A 1993 graduate of Commonwealth Institute of Mortuary Science in Houston, he joined the Griffin Leggett Funeral Homes group in 2008 as a funeral director and embalmer. Currently serving as a team leader, he previously served as general manager. Robert finds great satisfaction in assisting families during their most difficult times; making sure that their needs are met while creating a meaningful and lasting impression for the family, regardless of the style or type of service they choose to honor their loved one. Married and the father of 2 children, Robert has a son who serves in the U.S. Army and a daughter who attends LSU Law School.

Funeral Director

David began working in funeral service in St. Louis in 1964 and attended Southwest Missouri State College and Kentucky School of Mortuary Science. He owned funeral homes in Bull Shoals and Mountain Home prior to joining Griffin Leggett Funeral Homes in 1982. He is a member of Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church. David is married, has 1 son and enjoys reading and gardening.