HAROLD REID MACINTIRE, JR.,

84, of Maumelle, Ark., passed away on February 21, 2023. He was born in Melrose, Mass., on October 31, 1938 to the late Harold Reid MacIntire, Sr. and Gertrude North MacIntire.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Stuart MacIntire and Ronald MacIntire; and infant daughter, Angela MacIntire.

Harold is survived by his wife, Rosa Peebles MacIntire; his son, Mitchell MacIntire (Michelle); his daughters, Shana MacIntire Chambers (Dale) and Teri MacIntire Kouri (Mike); stepson, Ralph Ruffin (Jamie); and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Harold was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was proud to have served his country. He owned a fuel oil delivery business in Salem, N.H., for many years and was the city’s animal control officer. After moving to Shannon Hills, Ark., he was elected mayor and served in that capacity for sixteen years.

Harold loved getting his large family together as often as possible for a meal and fellowship. He always had lots of stories to tell and enjoyed having an audience to hear them. He enjoyed researching his family genealogy and did genealogy work for many other people as well.

Harold was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock. He loved attending Sunday School and church and made many friends there.

Harold was a 33° mason and a member of several masonic organizations.

The family would like to thank Hospice Home Care for their kind and compassionate care.

The funeral will be at Smith Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, March 6, 2023 at 11 a.m., with visitation at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. in the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Online guestbook: www.smithfamilycares.com.