William Dwight Miner, 70, of Prairie Grove, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 in Fayetteville. He was born September 5, 1950 in Fayetteville to Jack “Dub” and Joan Mills Miner.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack “Dub” and Joan Miner; and a sister, Regina Miner.
Dwight was a proud Army veteran. He served as Assistant Fire Chief volunteer at the Elkins Fire Department. Dwight was a dedicated loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a member and deacon of Main Street Baptist Church in Farmington. Dwight loved the Lord and his church family.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Combs Miner of the home; daughter, Casey Dean and husband Johnny of Deer, AR; son, Andrew Miner and wife Tessa of Farmington, AR; son, Sean Miner and partner Courtney Nigh of Yosemite National Park, CA; brother, Frank Miner; sister, Teresa Singleton; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Monday, October 12, 2020 at Main Street Baptist Church in Farmington with Pastor Preston Beeks officiating.
Interment will follow in McCord Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.
There is no scheduled visitation.
He was a wonderful guy. Always fun to work with. He was a kind friend who you could talk to.
Please know I’m praying for you and all the family, I’m so sorry, but know you guys made a beautiful family/grandchildren and great grandchildren ( which I adore) he will live on within them all… if there is anything we can do please let us know.. love and hugs for you all.
To Ruth and family
Prayers of comfort to you. God be with at all situations.
Denise and Harlan Trewin
Ruth,I am so sorry.May the Lord keep his loving arms around you and your family.
I had the privilege of working with Dwight when I first hired on with Bell. He was a joy to work with and just be around. I have great memories of him and I respect him as a great man.
I am so sorry for your loss. Dwight will certainly be missed. I will miss him. He was one of the best, and he ran a good race. Love and prayers to everyone.
Prayers for you Ruth and your family. Lord Jesus comfort this sweet family and hold them in your arms and give them peace that passes all understanding in this great time of need as they lay Dwight to rest. Thank you Lord Jesus, Amen
I AM SO SORRY RUTH!! BEST WISHES AND I AM SENDING LOVE FROM DEBBY AND SANDY AND ME.
LOVE,
BARBARA
Dwight was a wonderful Christian man. It was an honor to serve alongside him in our church in Ratcliff. My condolences to Ruth and the family.
Ruth, I have just now heard bout Dwight! I am so, so, so sorry to hear this!! Dwight was a friend to anyone he came in contact with. The people of Ratcliff Baptist Church loved that man as we love u. Sending prayers for u n ur family. God Bless U All!
Ruth, I’m so sorry to hear this.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your loved one.
Tom and I are very sad to lose a friend such as Dwight. He will be missed by everyone at Main Street Baptist Church, in Farmington. We know his last months were painful, and also know he is now resting comfortably in the arms of God. We pray for God’s blessings on Ruth and on all of the family.
So sorry to hear about your loss praying for the family
So sorry to hear of this. We enjoyed getting to know Dwight in Valley Springs. Prayers for the family.
Ruth, prayers for you & your family. May God wrap His arms of love around you!!!
Ruth,I am so sorry.May the Lord keep his loving arms around you and your family.
I’m so sorry for your loss, I was just thinking about Dwight the other day! He was a great man, fun to work with, and to supervise. My thoughts and prayers are with his family!
Just wanted to let you know that you will be ok. There will always be some point that you will be angry but that wont last. The love you have for each other will always be there.. I know this first hand. Just remember to always talk about him and to him and he will find a way to answer. I am praying for your comfort. Helen Henry Maddox
Dwight is one of the great guys I got work with and he always had a great outlook, kinds words, and was such a blessing to be around!
So very sorry for the loss and prayers that God gives you all peace, comfort and understanding!
To all Dwight’s family, we send our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Ruth, Jim and I sent our condolences to you at this time! I cannot imagine but I do know that you will get through this with God’s help. It was such a shock to us, I did not even know he was sick. So very sorry. Prayers for you and all your family! Love you all. Jim & Betsy
So sorry for you loss, such a sweet man, deepest sympathies and prayers for you Ruth ,and your family 🙏
Sorry to hear about Dwight’s passing. He was a good neighbor and we always enjoyed him and Ruth in our Sunday school class.
Eddie and Ada phillips
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Dear Ruth
Thinking of you at thIs sad time.
Sorry for your loss.
🙏🙏🙏
Judy Beard
Sending our deepest sympathy and prayers for God’s grace and peace of mind in your time of healing.
Ruth and family I am so sorry for your loss. Dwight was a good friend and a super person. He was a fellow fireman that we all could count on. It was an honor to serve beside him on the Elkins Fire Department all those years. He will be greatly missed by all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times.
Lynn Williams
My prayers are with you and your family.
Drew, please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your father. You, Tessa, and all of the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
We went to church with Dwight and Ruth at Ratcliff Baptist for several years.
Dwight was always a fun to be around guy. Made you feel good to talk to him.
A good Christian man who lived his Lord and his family.
Thoughts and prayers for the family.
So sorry to get the news.Our heart goes to you, and our thoughts are with you
Our deepest sympathies to Ruth and the family. I’ve known Dwight since we played football in high school. He always had a grin and was great to visit with.
I’m praying for your family peace, comfort, and strength.
Sorry to hear of Dwight’s passing. I had the privilege of working with him many years at SWBT. Dwight always did what ever he was doing to perfection. His work was unsurpassed.
Our prayers go out to his family in their loss.
I’m sorry for your loss. He was loved.
So sorry for your loss. Only met him a few times through my daughter-in-law
(Jessica) and he seemed like a really wonderful man. Prayers go out to you and your family.