Ruben Francisco Medina, age 63, of Gurdon, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at his home.  He was born October 10, 1957, in Honduras, the son of the late Ruben and Angelina Lopez Medina, Sr.  Ruben was retired from Petit Jean Poultry.  He was a member of Rey De Gloria Baptist Church in Gurdon.  Ruben enjoyed working with his  hands as a mechanic and spending time with his grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Rolsbin Medina and one brother, Miguel Medina.

Survivors are his wife, Gloria Medina of Gurdon, two daughters, Mariela Moreno (Cesar) of Gurdon and Gloria Cruz (Rodrigo) of Gurdon, two sons, Dennis Medina (Paola) of Gurdon and David Medina of Gurdon, four sisters, Sonia Medina of Honduras, Maritza Medina of Nashville, AR, Marlen Medina of Honduras and Eva Jones of Texas, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Rey De Gloria Baptist Church in Gurdon with Pedro Escobar officiating.

Visitation will begin at 6:00 PM Monday at the church.

Interment will be in Rose Hedge Cemetery at Gurdon.

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