JAMES A. RUSSENBERGER,

78, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord, February 4, 2023. He was born October 3, 1944, in Little Rock to Walter and Helen Russenberger.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of close to 60 years, Beth; and brother, Gerald.

Jim is survived by two daughters, Andrea Russenberger; Kristen Thompson (Stephen); grandchildren, Erika, James and Savannah; sister, Susie; sisterin-law, Jeanie; niece, Renee; and nephew, Craig.

Jim was a loving husband, father, and friend to many. He helped anyone he could no matter the circumstances. He entered the door and hardware industry on December 7, 1964. In 1971, he joined Martin Borchert, Lara Hutt, and Philip Pierini, forming Asco Hardware. He was a leader of the industry in the South from 1971 to 2021. He served as one of the youngest DHI presidents from 1987 to 1988. He served on the Board of Directors for Quapaw Area Council Boy Scouts of America, Pulaski Academy, Pleasant Valley Country Club and Alzheimer’s Arkansas. He has left a tremendous legacy in the AHC industry. He was honest, had integrity, believed in a firm handshake and a man’s word.

He had a deep and booming voice. Loved telling stories and playing jokes. He was a great Singer-songwriter Ashley McBryde is from Mammoth Spring. An item in Sunday’s Paper Trails misidentified her hometown. leader, listener, problem solver, and gave great advice even if you didn’t ask for it. Growing up, Kristi and Andrea’s friends would love to come over just to visit Jim and Beth. They were Mama R and Papa R. He loved playing tennis, golf, duck fishing and trout hunting. He loved spending time at the lake and taking anyone who dared tubing. Beth and Jim loved traveling around the country. His greatest accomplishment was to aspire to be a good and honorable man, and to do the right thing simple because it was the right thing to do. Many people are better off because he lived.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Roller Chenal Funeral Home with a memorial service, officiated by Richard Gifford, following at 10 a.m., Friday, February 10, 2023, in the chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Dr., Little Rock, Ark. 72205.

Please share your memories of Jim at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.