Freddie Waldo Lookadoo

Freddie "Waldo" Lookadoo, 88, of Bentonville, passed away April 15, 2012, at Bradford House Nursing & Rehabilitation in Bentonville. He was born in Free Hill, Ark, to the late Henry and Anna (Rowe) Lookadoo. Waldo served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the USS Colorado and later in occupied Japan. After being honorably discharged in 1947, he married Clara "Ovella" Bray on July 1, 1948. He worked in the insurance industry for over 30 years, and upon his retirement, joined Henderson State University's custodial staff, working there for seven years. Waldo was instrumental in forming the Clark County Babe Ruth and Senior Babe Ruth baseball leagues from 1968 to 1972. He enjoyed helping his father-in-law with the family dairy and cattle farm. He loved the outdoors, gardening and took joy in helping others. In 1994, he and Ovella moved to Bentonville to enjoy his family and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of more than 63 years, Ovella Lookadoo; son, Fred Lookadoo and wife, Charlene; grandsons, Jonathon Lookadoo, Joel Lookadoo and wife, Chantelle; brother, Oda Lookadoo of Westfield, Ohio; half-sister, Ozella Faye Melugin of Hot Springs; half-brother, Raymond Lookadoo of Point Cedar. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Lois Cormack, Doyle Lookadoo, Lota Cook, Edwina Cooper. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday in the Rollins Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Pastor Tom Hatley. Interment will follow in Bentonville Cemetery. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church, 2555 S. 26th St., Rogers, 72758. Arrangements are by Rollins Funeral Home of Rogers. Online condolences may be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.