Kevin Neil Artinger

Kevin Neil Artinger, 54, of Pea Ridge passed away Jan. 19, 2014. He was born Oct. 27, 1959, in Joplin, Mo., the son of Ray and Rayma Sweet Artinger. He graduated Galena, Kan., High School in 1977, and served in the U.S. Army before being injured while on active duty and received a honorable discharge. He is survived by his companion of 21 years, Connie Townsend; one son, Bradley; brothers Dennis, Terry and Stephen; three nieces and six nephews. Arrangements by Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th St., Rogers.