Richard "Dick" Antoine, 74, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Quapaw Care and Rehabilitation Center.
The oldest of four siblings, Dick was born December 6, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Lloyd and Ruth Antoine. He and Becky Cordingley were married November 2, 1974, at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Hutchinson, Kansas. They have two daughters, Beth and Stephanie.
Dick served in the Air Force and was stationed in Thailand. Upon returning to the United States he worked alongside his father at Parrott Hodnett Goodyear store in Hutchinson, Kansas. Later Dick joined the local radio station in Hutchinson.
In 1988, Dick and Becky moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas where Dick had a career in radio and as a Harbor Master at Mountain Harbor Resort.
Dick retired from Radio in 2019. Dick hosted "Talk of the Town" on KZNG 1340 AM, in Hot Springs for 31 years. He was fortunate enough to interview many people locally and statewide, including Senators, Representatives, Entertainers, Sports Figures, 29 Miss Arkansas Winners, and even a President of the United States.
He was named "Man of the Year'' by the Chamber of Commerce and three times by the Sentinel Record Readers Choice Awards. Dick was honored to be a Paul Harris Fellow through the Oaklawn Rotary Club. Dick served Hot Springs as a tireless champion and leader, and enjoyed doing volunteer work with many organizations. He was passionate about his roles with the Veterans Memorial Committee and the committee to establish the Farmers' Market in Hot Springs. He proudly served on the board of Faces Foundation. He wore many hats, including but not limited to Santa Claus, Neatness Man, Oktoberfest emcee, and the World's Tallest Leprechaun at the St. Patrick's Day Shortest Parade. He served as a Fireman and First Responder for Joplin Volunteer Fire Department at Mountain Harbor Resort and Volunteered as a graduate of the Citizen's Police Academy in Hot Springs.
Dick was a devout Catholic, strong in his faith and a proud member of the Knights of Columbus - 4th Degree. He served several years on the Parish Council at both St. John's and St. Mary's.
Dick battled cancer for over 12 years and logged many volunteer hours with Relay for Life of Garland County.
While Dick was proud of his community, he took the most pride in his children and grandchildren and could be heard bragging on their accomplishments in any crowd. He didn't miss many ball games, music performances, awards assemblies or other celebrations of his family.
Dick is survived by his loving wife, Becky of Hot Springs; two daughters,
Beth (Paul) Emmendorfer of Jackson, Missouri and Stephanie (Zachary) Nehus of Hot Springs; five grandchildren, Madison Scheper (Alex Maupin) of Marshall, Missouri, Katherine Emmendorfer of Jackson, Missouri, Andrew, James and Julia Nehus of Hot Springs; two brothers, Albert Antoine of Las Vegas, Nevada and Dale (Kelli) Antoine of Kaukauna, Wisconsin and one sister Diane Mason of Hot Springs.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Robyn Lael Antoine and a brother-in-law, Scott Mason.
The oldest of four siblings, Dick was born December 6, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Lloyd and Ruth Antoine. He and Becky Cordingley were married November 2, 1974, at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Hutchinson, Kansas. They have two daughters, Beth and Stephanie.
Dick served in the Air Force and was stationed in Thailand. Upon returning to the United States he worked alongside his father at Parrott Hodnett Goodyear store in Hutchinson, Kansas. Later Dick joined the local radio station in Hutchinson.
In 1988, Dick and Becky moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas where Dick had a career in radio and as a Harbor Master at Mountain Harbor Resort.
Dick retired from Radio in 2019. Dick hosted "Talk of the Town" on KZNG 1340 AM, in Hot Springs for 31 years. He was fortunate enough to interview many people locally and statewide, including Senators, Representatives, Entertainers, Sports Figures, 29 Miss Arkansas Winners, and even a President of the United States.
He was named "Man of the Year'' by the Chamber of Commerce and three times by the Sentinel Record Readers Choice Awards. Dick was honored to be a Paul Harris Fellow through the Oaklawn Rotary Club. Dick served Hot Springs as a tireless champion and leader, and enjoyed doing volunteer work with many organizations. He was passionate about his roles with the Veterans Memorial Committee and the committee to establish the Farmers' Market in Hot Springs. He proudly served on the board of Faces Foundation. He wore many hats, including but not limited to Santa Claus, Neatness Man, Oktoberfest emcee, and the World's Tallest Leprechaun at the St. Patrick's Day Shortest Parade. He served as a Fireman and First Responder for Joplin Volunteer Fire Department at Mountain Harbor Resort and Volunteered as a graduate of the Citizen's Police Academy in Hot Springs.
Dick was a devout Catholic, strong in his faith and a proud member of the Knights of Columbus - 4th Degree. He served several years on the Parish Council at both St. John's and St. Mary's.
Dick battled cancer for over 12 years and logged many volunteer hours with Relay for Life of Garland County.
While Dick was proud of his community, he took the most pride in his children and grandchildren and could be heard bragging on their accomplishments in any crowd. He didn't miss many ball games, music performances, awards assemblies or other celebrations of his family.
Dick is survived by his loving wife, Becky of Hot Springs; two daughters,
Beth (Paul) Emmendorfer of Jackson, Missouri and Stephanie (Zachary) Nehus of Hot Springs; five grandchildren, Madison Scheper (Alex Maupin) of Marshall, Missouri, Katherine Emmendorfer of Jackson, Missouri, Andrew, James and Julia Nehus of Hot Springs; two brothers, Albert Antoine of Las Vegas, Nevada and Dale (Kelli) Antoine of Kaukauna, Wisconsin and one sister Diane Mason of Hot Springs.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Robyn Lael Antoine and a brother-in-law, Scott Mason.
Richard "Dick" Antoine, 74, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Quapaw Care and Rehabilitation Center.
The oldest of four siblings, Dick was born December 6, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Lloyd and Ruth Antoine. He and Becky Cordingley were married November 2, 1974, at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Hutchinson, Kansas. They have two daughters, Beth and Stephanie.
Dick served in the Air Force and was stationed in Thailand. Upon returning to the United States he worked alongside his father at Parrott Hodnett Goodyear store in Hutchinson, Kansas. Later Dick joined the local radio station in Hutchinson.
In 1988, Dick and Becky moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas where Dick had a career in radio and as a Harbor Master at Mountain Harbor Resort.
Dick retired from Radio in 2019. Dick hosted "Talk of the Town" on KZNG 1340 AM, in Hot Springs for 31 years. He was fortunate enough to interview many people locally and statewide, including Senators, Representatives, Entertainers, Sports Figures, 29 Miss Arkansas Winners, and even a President of the United States.
He was named "Man of the Year'' by the Chamber of Commerce and three times by the Sentinel Record Readers Choice Awards. Dick was honored to be a Paul Harris Fellow through the Oaklawn Rotary Club. Dick served Hot Springs as a tireless champion and leader, and enjoyed doing volunteer work with many organizations. He was passionate about his roles with the Veterans Memorial Committee and the committee to establish the Farmers' Market in Hot Springs. He proudly served on the board of Faces Foundation. He wore many hats, including but not limited to Santa Claus, Neatness Man, Oktoberfest emcee, and the World's Tallest Leprechaun at the St. Patrick's Day Shortest Parade. He served as a Fireman and First Responder for Joplin Volunteer Fire Department at Mountain Harbor Resort and Volunteered as a graduate of the Citizen's Police Academy in Hot Springs.
Dick was a devout Catholic, strong in his faith and a proud member of the Knights of Columbus - 4th Degree. He served several years on the Parish Council at both St. John's and St. Mary's.
Dick battled cancer for over 12 years and logged many volunteer hours with Relay for Life of Garland County.
While Dick was proud of his community, he took the most pride in his children and grandchildren and could be heard bragging on their accomplishments in any crowd. He didn't miss many ball games, music performances, awards assemblies or other celebrations of his family.
Dick is survived by his loving wife, Becky of Hot Springs; two daughters,
Beth (Paul) Emmendorfer of Jackson, Missouri and Stephanie (Zachary) Nehus of Hot Springs; five grandchildren, Madison Scheper (Alex Maupin) of Marshall, Missouri, Katherine Emmendorfer of Jackson, Missouri, Andrew, James and Julia Nehus of Hot Springs; two brothers, Albert Antoine of Las Vegas, Nevada and Dale (Kelli) Antoine of Kaukauna, Wisconsin and one sister Diane Mason of Hot Springs.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Robyn Lael Antoine and a brother-in-law, Scott Mason.
The oldest of four siblings, Dick was born December 6, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Lloyd and Ruth Antoine. He and Becky Cordingley were married November 2, 1974, at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Hutchinson, Kansas. They have two daughters, Beth and Stephanie.
Dick served in the Air Force and was stationed in Thailand. Upon returning to the United States he worked alongside his father at Parrott Hodnett Goodyear store in Hutchinson, Kansas. Later Dick joined the local radio station in Hutchinson.
In 1988, Dick and Becky moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas where Dick had a career in radio and as a Harbor Master at Mountain Harbor Resort.
Dick retired from Radio in 2019. Dick hosted "Talk of the Town" on KZNG 1340 AM, in Hot Springs for 31 years. He was fortunate enough to interview many people locally and statewide, including Senators, Representatives, Entertainers, Sports Figures, 29 Miss Arkansas Winners, and even a President of the United States.
He was named "Man of the Year'' by the Chamber of Commerce and three times by the Sentinel Record Readers Choice Awards. Dick was honored to be a Paul Harris Fellow through the Oaklawn Rotary Club. Dick served Hot Springs as a tireless champion and leader, and enjoyed doing volunteer work with many organizations. He was passionate about his roles with the Veterans Memorial Committee and the committee to establish the Farmers' Market in Hot Springs. He proudly served on the board of Faces Foundation. He wore many hats, including but not limited to Santa Claus, Neatness Man, Oktoberfest emcee, and the World's Tallest Leprechaun at the St. Patrick's Day Shortest Parade. He served as a Fireman and First Responder for Joplin Volunteer Fire Department at Mountain Harbor Resort and Volunteered as a graduate of the Citizen's Police Academy in Hot Springs.
Dick was a devout Catholic, strong in his faith and a proud member of the Knights of Columbus - 4th Degree. He served several years on the Parish Council at both St. John's and St. Mary's.
Dick battled cancer for over 12 years and logged many volunteer hours with Relay for Life of Garland County.
While Dick was proud of his community, he took the most pride in his children and grandchildren and could be heard bragging on their accomplishments in any crowd. He didn't miss many ball games, music performances, awards assemblies or other celebrations of his family.
Dick is survived by his loving wife, Becky of Hot Springs; two daughters,
Beth (Paul) Emmendorfer of Jackson, Missouri and Stephanie (Zachary) Nehus of Hot Springs; five grandchildren, Madison Scheper (Alex Maupin) of Marshall, Missouri, Katherine Emmendorfer of Jackson, Missouri, Andrew, James and Julia Nehus of Hot Springs; two brothers, Albert Antoine of Las Vegas, Nevada and Dale (Kelli) Antoine of Kaukauna, Wisconsin and one sister Diane Mason of Hot Springs.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Robyn Lael Antoine and a brother-in-law, Scott Mason.
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