Donald L. Felgate Sr.

Donald Lee Felgate Sr., 71, passed away on June 13, 2020. He was a resident of Hot Springs, Ark., formerly of North Little Rock, Ark., and Festus, Mo. Don was born in St. Louis, Mo., on July

21, 1948, to John Jackson Felgate Jr. and Myrtylla “Babe” Felgate. He graduated from Festus High School, and later served in the United States Navy.

He married Geraldine (Gerry) Terbrock on Sept. 3, 1972, and a few years later moved to Arkansas. He was founder and president of Felgate Enterprises, which consisted of the businesses Little Rock Apparel, Unique Fashions, Puffs $12 Zoo, The Warehouse Company, Puffs Warehouse and J&J Motors.

Don was a founding investor, developer and owner of Hot Springs ORV Park, which was his passion. He enjoyed being a trail guide for new and experienced off-road enthusiasts during the Jeep Jamboree and other events held at the park. He took a lot of pride and enjoyment observing park activities, meeting new people and seeing different rigs come in from all over the country to utilize the park. He enjoyed sharing his off-road knowledge with others, especially his sons, sons’ friends and grandkids. Don truly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends doing what he loved. Family, fun and making memories were all very important to him.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Myrtylla and John Felgate; niece, Angela Felgate Whitson; sister-in-law, Brenda Felgate; brother-in-law, Randy Faries; nephew, Kevin Terbrock; and special friends, Larry Gilliam and George Ginsburg.

He is survived by his wife of

47 years, Geraldine Felgate; three sons, Donnie Felgate, John (Jennifer) Felgate and Andrew (Julie) Felgate, all of Hot Springs; six grandchildren, Ashlyn Felgate, of Sherwood, McKenzie Felgate, of Little Rock, and Ellison Felgate, Joshua Felgate, Payson Felgate and Eli Felgate, all of Hot Springs; three siblings, Gerri (Reece) Much, of Hot Springs, Wayne (Sharon) Felgate, of DeLand, Fla., and Sherree Faries Fite, of Festus, Mo.; in-laws, Bob and Betty Terbrock, of St. Peters, Mo.; numerous brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nieces; nephews; great-nieces; and great-nephews.

A memorial and life celebration will take place at a later date at the Hot Springs ORV Park.

Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home.

Online condolences at https:// www.hotspringsfh.com.