Delmer M. Standridge, age 83 of Dardanelle died Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab Center in Dardanelle. He was born August 29, 1929 in Johnson County, Arkansas to the late John Oscar and Hettie Pearson Standridge. He was part of the construction crew of the Dardanelle Lock and Dam, a heavy equipment operator, farmer & 32nd degree Mason with Bright Star Lodge #213. He was a former member of the Arkansas Army National Guard. He liked to hunt, fish and being in the outdoors but his main love was playing music.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Margaret A. Standridge, five brothers, Joe, Loyd, Boyd, Melvin and Doyn Standridge, two sisters, Audrey Jones and Lue Ella Jones.

Survivors include one son Leslie M. Standridge and partner, James Brummett of Minneapolis, MN, two daughters, Brenda A. Standridge-Cantrell and husband Billy of North Little Rock, Jennifer M. Standridge-Simmons and husband Daniel of Austin, AR, two sisters, Arlene Chapman-Weaver and husband Delbert of Tillar, AR and Vernell Hampton of Dardanelle, two grandsons, Chandler and Noah Simmons of Austin, AR and many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Cornwell Chapel with Rev. David Downum officiating. Burial will be in Ringer Cemetery at Centerville. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle.

Pallbearers: Gary Adair, Michael L. Standridge, Kevin Hampton, Russell Standridge, Rickey Standridge and Windell Standridge.

Honorary Pallbearers: Morris Shelton, Kenneth Powell, Floyd Thomas, Kenny Lee Standridge, James "Stub" Armour, Doyle Claypool, James Chandler, Jiggs Adair, Les Chandler, John Shelton and Eddie Chandler

Memorials may be made in memory of Delmer M. Standridge to Arkansas Hospice, 2405 East Parkway, Suite 3, Russellville, AR 72802.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle.

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What A Wonderful World Lyrics:

I see trees of green, red roses too
I see them bloom for me and you
And I say to myself
What a wonderful world

I see skies of blue and clouds of white
Bright sunny days, dark sacred nights
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world

The colors of the rainbow are so pretty in the skies
Are also on the faces of people walking by
I see friends shaking hands saying
How do you do?
They're really saying
I love you

I see babies cry, I watch them grow
They'll learn much more than I'll ever know
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
Yes, I think to myself
What a wonderful world

And I say to myself
What a wonderful world

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You can shed tears that he is gone
or you can smile because she has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back
or you can open your eyes and see all he's left.

Your heart can be empty because you can't see him
or you can be full of the love you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember him and only that he's gone
or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back or you can do what he'd want: smile; open your eyes; love; and go on.