Dewey Head

Dewey Head, age 83, of Board Camp, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at his home. He was born on Wednesday, May 3, 1939, to Elmer Daniel Head and Ethel Cole Head in Mena, Arkansas.

Dewey served proudly in the United States Army National Guard for 8 years. He believed in the Golden Rules and always treated others with integrity. Dewey was a very hard worker and was a lineman for the electric company for many years before retiring to run his Cattle Ranch. He shared his wife’s passion for horses and was a member of the Polk County Riding Club. He was an experienced farrier and trained horses for many people in the area. In his free time, he was an avid deer hunter and was also a collector of old rifles. Dewey attended the Yocana Baptist Church and was a member for many years. Dewey was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Head; three brothers, Elba Head, Gene Head, and Shorty Head; and one sister, Opal Walker.

Dewey is survived by one daughter, Tina McMellon of Board Camp; one brother, Roger Head of Mena; one grandson, Cole McMellon of Board Camp; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena with Brother Lynn Chiles officiating. Interment will follow at the Board Camp Cemetery in Board Camp, Arkansas. Visitation will be general at the Bowser Family Funeral Home from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM during office hours on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Pallbearers will be Jason Head, Josh Head, Justin Head, Danny Head, Pat Nelson, and James Looney.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Walker and C. L. Cogburn.

Funeral service will be live streamed at https://bowserffh.com/obituaries/dewey-head

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