David Wayne Duckworth

David Wayne Duckworth of Flippin, Arkansas, passed away July 16, 2025, in Flippin, Arkansas at the age of 71. He was born January 19, 1954, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, the son of Donald Willard and Corene Laquetia “Granny” Smith Duckworth. He married Diane Luebbers on October 21, 1986, in Las Vegas, Nevada. For many years, David worked as a store manager for Walmart which took them to many places across the U.S. In 1990, the family relocated from Liberal, Kansas to Fairview, Arkansas, where they owned and operated the Shady Oaks Resort. After moving to Flippin, Arkansas, David worked as a realtor with Wood Realty for 35 years. He recently retired after dedicating 20 years to the Flippin School District as a bus driver. He was particularly proud of his time coaching the Flippin High School soccer team. David enjoyed hunting and fishing, gardening, mule riding, and a good barbecue. His greatest achievement in life was the family he and Diane created in their nearly 40 years together. He loved to spend time with his family and especially his grandchildren.

David is survived by his loving wife, Diane Duckworth of Flippin, AR; mother, Corene Laquetia "Granny" Duckworth of Mountain Home, Arkansas; sisters; Brenda (Ray) Bishop of Paragould, Arkansas and Beth (Timothy ) Duckworth of Farmington, MO; children, David "Waylon" (Sharon) Duckworth of Louisiana, MO, Chelsey Young of Avon Lake, OH, Korey (Kory Cogdill) Reynolds of Sebastopol, CA, Derek "Wesley" (Danielle) Duckworth of Flippin, AR; and Dustin Wayne (Ashley) Duckworth of Flippin, AR; grandchildren, Khloe, Kaiden, Avery, Alyvia, Dawson, Evalynn, Dallas, and Dexter, and Danielle with a great-grandchild on the way, Kalani, following, Zyon, Javari.

He was preceded in death by his father.

A Celebration of Life for David will be 10:00 am, Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Vince Daniel officiating. Burial will be private in the Hand Valley Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or Flippin Public School District.

Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com