Donnie Leon Gulley

Of Melbourne, Arkansas

Donnie Leon Gulley, son of the late Sylvester Gulley and Virgie Copeland Gulley, was born February 13, 1948 in Lunenburg, Arkansas. He departed this life October 15, 2021 at his home in Melbourne, Arkansas at the age of 73 years, 8 months and 2 days.  He was united in marriage to Kathleen Ford September 26, 1973 in Cherokee Village and together they raised two sons.  Donnie spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, provider and friend.  Donnie was a lifelong resident of Izard County.  He was a skilled bulldozer operator, working for M & M Construction and the City of Melbourne. When he was not at work, Donnie enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Gardening was his favorite pastime. He delighted in giving his vegetables to family and friends.  He was of the Baptist faith.

Donnie is survived by two sons:  Kelby Gulley and Gavin Gulley both of Melbourne; one brother:  Paul Gulley and wife Cindy of Melbourne; one daughter:  Amanda Cooper of Piggott; two grandchildren: Kayla Cooper and Justin Cooper of Piggott and a host of other relatives and many good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and son-in-law: Randy Cooper.

Graveside funeral service will be Monday, October 18 at 10:00 a.m. at Combs Cemetery.

Pallbearers:  Pete Edwards, Mark Herrington, Kenny Moser, Dennis Bookout, Josh Morehead and Doyle McCollum.

Honorary Pallbearers:   David Miller, John David Miller, Eddie Tate, Oggie Ivey, Kay Cooper, Greg Tate, Ed Majors and James Clark.