Big Man (Dortha) Dismuke, Jr. of Malvern, Arkansas, departed from all who loved him Wednesday, March 31, 2021. He passed on at the age of 83. Dortha Dismuke was born April 5, 1937 in Bluff City, Arkansas to the late Dortha Dismuke, Sr. and Reacie Clanahan-Dismuke.

While living, Dortha was employed by DLM Manufacturing. Since a young age he enjoyed fishing and riding his bike with friends and family. Along with taking long rides through the city, he loved anything that had to deal with nature and being outdoors.

Big Man accepted Christ at a very early age, and he walked the path of Christ through and through. He was a family man to the core. He loved each and every one with every ounce of his heart, and he kept that love for them until the day he left us. Dortha married Eva Mae Jones Dismuke in 1958 in Malvern.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, three brothers, and two sisters.

He leaves to cherish many memories along with one sonDaniel L. Dismuke of Malvern, Arkansas; three daughtersLeslie L. Barron Dismuke of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Twyla L. Dismuke of Little Rock, Arkansas and Eva Dianne Lambert also of Little Rock, Arkansas; one grandsonAundray L. Dismuke; granddaughters:Aaliyah L. Hamilton, Shahonee T. Walcott; one great granddaughterAvrielleLaken-Nicole Dismuke; two sistersLorine Davis of Rockford, Illinois and Ella Ree Smith of St. Louis, Missouri; one brotherTyree Dismuke of Rockford, Illinois; a host of nieces , nephewsand other relatives and friends.

By Kelly Roper

The time we had, Dad, Wasn't nearly enough To pack in an entire Lifetime of love.

There are so many questions That I need answers to, But now that you're gone There's no way to ask you.

But there are still photos To remember you by, Each time I look at them, I still want to cry.

They say grief is easier to bear as time goes by, But the doesn't stop me from wondering why

Why my dear, sweet dad Was taken so soon, When he was my guiding star, My sun and my moon.

There are no answers To a question like this, So I'll cherish your memory, And mourn the years we'll miss.

Samuel L Vance & Sons Funeral Directors

" The Epitome of Service "

Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel

Thursday, April 8, 2021

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM 413 West Page Avenue Malvern, ARKANSAS 72104 Graveside Service

Masonic Cemetery

Friday, April 9, 2021

1:00 PM 1600 Babcock Malvern, AR 72019