Donald Russell Potarf, 84 of Gravette, Arkansas passed away on December 5, 2021, at his home surrounded by family. Don was born on August 26, 1937, in Noel Missouri. He was the son of Russell William Potarf and Beulah Abercrombie.

Don later married the love of his life Loretta Stephens in 1956. They celebrated 65 years of marriage in September of 2021. To this union they had three daughters. Don moved his family to Stratford, Texas in 1962 where he managed a 12,000-acre ranch. He later moved back to his hometown of Noel, Missouri where he built the family home. Don was a hardworking man of many trades, a business owner with strong work ethics. He was a man of strong Christian Faith.

Don's life enjoyments were camping and spending time with his family; he loved his family deeply. He never met a stranger and was liked by all that had the blessing of meeting him. To know him is to love him.

Don is preceded in death by his parents; his brother Bobby Potarf and his sister Lucille Potarf.

Don is survived by his spouse, Loretta; daughters Linda Sparks (Les) of Wyandotte Oklahoma, Joyce Hill (Gary) of Purdy, Missouri and Sandra King of Gravette, Arkansas; brothers Lawrence (Butch) Potarf of Noel, Missouri and Jay Potarf (Christy) of Southwest City, Missouri; sisters Ruby Cooper of Southwest City, Missouri and Pat Salmon (Joe) of Granby, Missouri.  Don has nine grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and his cat Socks, whom all he loved dearly.

A service of remembrance will be announced at a future date.

Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Arkansas. Condolences may be expressed at www.funeralmation.com.