DALTON DOYLE “POPS” McGINTY,

83, of North Little Rock, Ark., departed this life for his heavenly home on May 7, 2021. A native of Greenbrier, Ark., and eldest of nine children born to the late Cecil and Willie (Powell) McGinty. He believed in hard work and taking care of family.

An expert welder and assembler. A factory worker since age 18 including Virco ‘58-‘72, Twin Tables ‘72-‘81, Macrosky’s ‘81-‘82 and finally retired from AmTran Bus Company in 2000 after 17 years. Pops will be remembered as a man who was never at a loss for words. He had a passion for hunting, fishing and collecting hot wheels. He could usually be found drinking a beer by the pool or tinkering in his shop where he could fix or rig just about anything.

Preceded in death by his parents; wife of 54 years, Martha Jean (Childers); daughter, Veronica Grage; sister, Reda Childers; brothers, Arnold, Landel and Danny. Survived by his sisters, Mary Rickett, Geanie Wickliffe, Diane (Ted) Frizzell; a brother, Darrell (Anita) McGinty; son, Doyle Wayne McGinty; daughter, Karla (Brian) Pierce; son-inlaw, Trent (Yvonne) Grage Sr.; daughter-in-law, Sandy McGinty; grandson, Justin (Rebecca) McGinty; as well as nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation will be Saturday, May 15, 2021, from 1-2 p.m., at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier, Ark. Funeral Service will begin at 2 p.m., with graveside service and burial following at McGinty Town Cemetery.