William Doyle "Billy" Burnside

William Doyle Burnside, 76, of rural Hardy, Arkansas, passed away July 3, 2024 at EagleCrest Nursing and Rehab in Ash Flat, Arkansas. He was born in Hardy to William Burl and Ocea Ray Burnside, both who preceded him in death.

Billy was a member of the church of Christ and served his country in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed woodworking, mechanics, and construction. "He could make anything."  As an electronic technician in the food industry, he was best known for making machines producing Krispy Kreme doughnuts worldwide. He loved to travel. 

Survivors include his sister and her husband, Glenda Handley & Royce McClure of Hardy; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many good friends.

The family will have services at a later date. Arrangements are with Tri-County Funeral Home of Highland, Arkansas.

Source: Legacy.com

08/22/2024 EJS

Note from his sister, Glenda: "Doyle was a very talented man that could do most anything. He was an expert wood worker..making many pieces of furniture for our parents. He was also an electrical engineer, his last employer being Krispy Kreme, where he traveled all over the world to set up and repair equipment in their many stores. This was his dream job! He enjoyed race car racing, gardening, sky diving and many other things that I, as his sister, considered too dangerous. His last days were spent at Eaglecrest Nursing Home in Ash Flat, AR. My heartfelt thanks go out to the excellent staff there. They all loved him and his quick wit. He will be greatly missed by all"

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