Thomas “Tom” Ray Daffron, age 79.

Thomas “Tom” Ray Daffron, age 79, walked through the golden gates of Heaven on September 19, 2022. He was born August 22, 1943, to his loving parents, Thomas Raymond Daffron and Geneva Ruth (Emery) Daffron

On October 20, 1962, he married his one true love, Bonnie Carolyn Dodson, who survives him along with their children: Alan Ray Daffron and his wife, Karla Daffron, Michelle Lyne (Daffron) Taylor and her husband, Eric Taylor. Also surviving are his granddaughters: Katelyn Martin with her husband, Tyler; Deanna Collins with her husband, Trent; and Victoria Barnes with her husband, Brett; as well as his only grandson, Austin Taylor. Family time was one thing Tom always cherished most especially with his great-grandchildren: Kaylin Barnes, Jay Barnes, Mayer Barnes, and Mason Martin. He has three surviving sisters: Cheryl (Daffron) Rowland, Cathra (Daffron) Dickerson, and Arlene (Daffron) Crouch; as well as a brother-in-law, Donald Crouch. Preceded in death by his parents and two brothers-in-law: Jim Rowland and Bill Dickerson. Tom leaves many nieces, nephews, and other relatives as well as dear friends of 60 years, Rick and Deanna Webb. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Tom's Celebration of Life will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 8, 2022, with services to follow at Omaha Baptist Church, 199 Church Street, Omaha, Arkansas 72662. Flowers may be sent to the church or a donation can be made at diabetes.org in honor of his son, Alan, or at shayandpals.com in honor of his great grandson, Jay. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.