Mr. Venable had two passions – farming and public service. He served on the Lincoln County Quorum Court for 24 years and was a member of the Grady City Council. Mr. Venable was a retired farmer recognized as an accomplished agriculturist who won multiple awards at the Arkansas State Fair and was a past recipient of the Farm Family of the Year Award.

Mr. Venable spent a lifetime giving back to his community and his dedication and numerous contributions to agriculture will never be forgotten. Anyone who ever knew him will always remember his smile and good-natured spirit as he always made time for anyone who wanted to talk.

Perhaps most important was Mr. Venable’s gracious nature which he bestowed upon his fellow man, something that was deep-seeded in his strong faith. He was an active, lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Grady where he served as a Deacon. In addition, his humble influence and natural ability to lead was evident in all he did. He was a charter member and past President of the Grady Lion’s Club, a member of the Long Lake Drainage Board, the Lincoln County Farm Bureau and the Big Island Hunting Club.  

My deepest condolences go to his beloved wife of 59 years, Charlene Venable of Grady; his two daughters, Sondra Ashcraft of Pine Bluff and Billie Issacs of Grady; his three grandchildren Lee Drake of Star City, Trey Ashcraft of Pine Bluff and Britten Ashcraft of Pine Bluff; and to his three brothers Clyde Venable of Grady, Leonard Venable of Little Rock and Robert Venable of Grady. Harold Venable will be greatly missed in Grady, Lincoln County and throughout the state of Arkansas.