Donald Louis Kittler Sr., age 87, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2nd, 2026. Don was born on December 15, 1938, to the late Wesley and Doris Kittler. He was a farmer and lifelong resident of Carlisle. Don loved the Lord, a good cup of early morning coffee, along with some spirited coffee shop conversation. He also enjoyed a nice long bike ride and a good nap in his recliner.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Jill Kittler Tanksley; and his sister, Phyllis Love.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Nancy Griffin Kittler; his son, Don Louis (Kathy) Kittler of Hickory Plains; his daughter, Scarlett (David) Burks of Little Rock; his sisters, Kaye Stock of Hazen, Carol (Robert) Sumner, and Terry (Robert) Petrus; five grandchildren, Meredith Kittler, Keller (Hayley) Kittler, Noah (Olivia) Burks, Jackson Burks and Lilly Burks; and two very special great-grandchildren, Henry and Harriet Kittler.
A Celebration of Don’s life will be Thursday, November 5th, 2026 with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M. held at the First Baptist Church of Carlisle with funeral services following beginning at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow in the Carlisle Cemetery. Donations in memory of Don can be made to the First Baptist Church (19 S. Court St., Carlisle, AR 72024) or the Carlisle Fire Department (P.O. Box 49, Carlisle, AR 72024).
Don was a special friend to me for so many years. Rest in peace Don.
We became friends when Don and I were in the Army Reserves together in the late 1950s. Then we reconnected many years later when I returned to retire in Arkansas and met Don at Advadas having our early morning coffee. His friendliness and quick wit were the same as I enjoyed in our younger years. God made Don a unique blessing in my life. Nancy and I pray for the Lord’s peace and comfort for his family during this time of grief.
Nancy I am so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. My condolences to you and all the family. Becky Brewer-Lewis
I got acquainted with Don at Advada’s restaurant 20 years ago , I will miss him , Doug.
Don and I grew up together as friends. Our farms were close to each other. I rode my bicycle to his
house a lot of times. I moved to Texas in 1961, but I all ways enjoyed seeing Don at The Carlisle Alumni
Homecoming at the city park. He was one of a kind!!
Mr Don was a pillar of the community. He will be missed.
Our prayers continue for the Kittler family.