Fred Handwork

Fred Handwork, 83, of Pocahontas, AR., passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at home. Mr. Handwork was born September 16, 1941 in Moark, AR. In his lifetime, he worked as a farmer, mechanic, cowboy, ranch hand, maintenance tech, truck driver and jack of all trades who enjoyed travelling, hunting and riding horses. He proudly served in the United States Navy and was a D.A.V. lifetime member. His naval service as a boiler technician was on the USS Boxer Aircraft Carrier. While serving in the Navy, his ship was part of the Cuban Missile Blockade and Bay of Pigs Invasion. He was a Christian above all else and was a member of First Baptist Church in Pocahontas, AR. His legacy of Christian faith lives on through his children and grandchildren.

On June 3, 1961, he married Edith Ferguson. They celebrated their 63rd anniversary this past June. Other survivors include his children Cinna Hatcher of Jonesboro, AR., Donna (Kevin) Foster of Pocahontas, AR., David (Jada) Handwork of Jonesboro, AR., and Julie Miller of Brookland, AR.; sister Alice (Charles) Karow of Corning, AR.; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends too many to count, from Arkansas to Montana.

He was preceded in death by his parents Roy Joy and Lethel Orrus (Ermert) Handwork and brother Norman Handwork.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in honor of Fred to Fisher House (www.fisherhouse.org) and St. Labre Indian School (www.stlabre.org).

Visitation will be held Friday, Febraury 28, 2025 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Ermert Funeral Home. Funeral service will be conducted Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Rick Hart officiating. Burial will follow the services at Williams Cemetery in Corning, AR.