Donald Layne Halstead

Donald Layne Halstead, 81, died Sept. 17, 2013, in Rogers, Ark. He was born in Deuel County, S.D., on April 21, 1932, to the late William and Mary Ellen (Hewitt) Halstead. He was the loving husband for 60 years of Bobbie (Winkler) Halstead of Rogers, Ark. He was the owner of Don Halstead Construction in Brookings, S.D., for 20 years, before retiring to Rogers in 1996. He was a devoted Christian and member of Southside Church of Christ. He enjoyed hunting, traveling and woodworking. He was a Brookings city commissioner for seven years. He was a person of great integrity who always kept his word. He was known for his sense of humor and contagious laugh. He had a gift of making everyone feel special. He is survived by his wife; sons, Mike (Terri) Halstead of Iowa, Tim (Melinda) Halstead of Texas, and Randy (Jackie) Halstead of Tennessee; daughter, Cindy Croft of Minnesota; brother, Richard Halstead of South Dakota; and sister, Athalyn Jones of South Dakota; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, starting at 1 p.m. in Southside Church of Christ with the funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. Burial is at Rogers City Cemetery. Services are provided by Rollins Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.