Mr. Rudy Facun Obituary (1945 - 2016) - Russellville, Arkansas

Live Webcast will begin 30 minutes before service time on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 9:30 AM http://www.ustream.tv/channel/humphrey-funeral-service-inc Rudy Facun, 70, a resident of Russellville, formerly of San Jose, Philippines, died Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at the home of his daughter, surrounded by his family. He was born December 23, 1945, in Tarlac City, Philippines to Lucio and Aquilina Facun. He was a rice farmer in the Philippines where he raised a large family until a year ago, when he moved to the United States of America to be close to family. After moving to Russellville, he worked for Arkansas Tech in the cafeteria where he received Employee of the Month several times. He was a member of World Harvest Baptist Church in Russellville and enjoyed singing, riding his bicycle, walking, hiking, vegetable gardening and anything outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Erwin Facun; and two brothers, Ceferino and Arturo Facun. He is survived by his wife, Carmalita Facun of Russellville; 12 children, Roland Facun and his wife, Marissa, of the Philippines, Nora Mella and her husband, Rocky, of the Philippines, Marife Facun of Switzerland, Genalyn Hickerson and her husband, Aaron, of Russellville, Rodolfo Facun Jr. and his wife Ruby, of the Philippines, Rechel Harrell and her husband Jimmy of Russellville, Roden Facun and his wife Agnes, of the Philippines, and Rose, Mirasol, Jover, Jaymark and Freddie Facun, all of the Philippines, 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Sonia Manuel and her husband, Diego, of the Philippines, Leticia Silverio-Petty and her husband, Tom, of Las Vegas, Nevada and Lilibeth Fajardo of the Philippines; 24 nephews and nieces; and other relatives and friends. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 26, 2016, at Humphrey Chapel with Pastors Chris Swan and John Encarnacion officiating. Burial will be in Pisgah Cemetery at Pottsville, under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Robert Harrell, Trenton Swan, Beau Woodard, John Berry, Travis Mitchell and Steve Hett. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, November 25, 2016, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to World Harvest Baptist Church, 212 Portland Avenue, Russellville, Arkansas 72801. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.