Douglas LeRoy Rusher, age 81, of Arkadelphia passed from this life on Monday February 10, 2025, at Nightingale Nursing Home. He was born on March 20, 1943, in Eureka, CA, the son of the late Leslie and Elsie Smith Rusher. Douglas served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He worked as a firefighter for many years.

Douglas is survived by two daughters, Marsha Henkel of Hermiston, OR, and Roberta Lynn Rusher of Donaldson, AR.

No services are planned.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.