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Raymond "Big Foot" Antell

March 24, 1952 — August 2, 2013

Raymond "Big Foot" Antell, of Bonnerdale was welcomed home Friday, August 2, 2013, at the age of 61. Raymond Russell Antell was born on March 24, 1952, at Palo Alto, California, the son of Merle William Antell and Audrey Marilyn Johnson Antell. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, William Antell. He was a drywall finisher in the family drywall business in Michigan, starting his own company when moving to Arkansas. A devout Christian, Ray loved his Lord and Savior with faithful attendance at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. He always enjoyed helping others, was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, loved fishing, hunting, spending time outdoors and watching NASCAR. He is survived by his wife, Julie A. Strattan-Antell of Bonnerdale; Julie's son, David Carter and his wife, Genny, of Weidman, Michigan; one sister, Patricia Kya Antell of Fayetteville; one nephew, Gabriel Khoury of Fayetteville; two nieces, Wendy Antell of Saginaw, Michigan and Trisha Miller of Sarasota, Florida; his special friend, Judith Paz of Fayetteville; and many friends. A memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. Memorials may be made in memory of Ray to Arkansas Hospice, 628 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas, 71901 or to Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 2702 Mount Moriah Road, Bonnerdale, Arkansas, 71933. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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