Lyle Leroy Taffar, Sr., age 85, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.

The son of Leroy and Bessie (Davis) Taffar was born in West Plains, Missouri on November 30, 1935.  Lyle moved to Harrison in 1967 and had worked at Pace as a machine operator for over 15 years before he retired.

He loved fishing and being on the lake, he also enjoyed gardening.  Lyle loved his family and his grandchildren tremendously.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Tori Bess Taffar.

Lyle is survived his wife Leona Belle Taffar of 52 years, eight children, Ray Taffar (Penny), Ralph Taffar (Daisy), Lyle Taffar, Jr. (Regina), Mike Pratt (Mary), Tim Pratt, Randy Pratt, Renee Hunt and Elaine Taffar; eighteen grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and many extended relatives and friends who loved him and will miss him.

Funeral will be at 2 PM, Friday, December 18, 2020 at Coffman Funeral Home Chapel in Harrison with Bro. Jimmy Bohannon officiating.  Burial will follow at Sand Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be open at the funeral home on Thursday from 8 AM - 5 PM.

Pallbearers will be his Grandsons.

Due to Covid-19 mandates, masks are required for everyone over age 10.

On-line condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com .