Richard Van Lumpkin, 89, passed away on January 16, 2018 in Paragould, AR. He was retired from Pepsi Cola Corporation. Mr. Lumpkin was preceded in death by his wife Lavetta Lumpkin, 2 sons; Vernon Lumpkin and Richard Lumpkin, Jr., one daughter Naomi Salcido, his parents, Marvin and Naomi Lumpkin and one brother J.D. Lumpkin.

He is survived by 4 daughters; Ashley (Valerie) Ludwig of Papagould, AR, Heather Ludwig of Horn Lake, Debra Ludwig of Horn Lake and Pam Ruiz of Elk City, OK., one son Chris (Shelby) Warren of Horn Lake and one brother Devin Lumpkin of Richmond, VA. Mr. Lumpkin was blessed with many grandchildren and 2 great grand children Ella Ludwig and Emerson Warren. Family will receive visitors on Friday, January 19, 2018 from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. with his services following at 2 p.m. at Forest Hill Funeral Home, South 901-346-3250