Anthony “Tony” Harllis Ruiz Sr. 53, of Walnut Ridge, died November 3, 2025.
Born November 3, 1972, in Chicago, IL, son of John and Linda Malden Ruiz. He was united in marriage to Kathy Ann Badgett in 1994. Tony was disabled but formerly worked in a factory. He enjoyed working on vehicles, camping and fishing.
He is preceded in death by his mother; two brothers, Mark and John; and a granddaughter, Amiya.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy of the home; four sons, Anthony (Aspen) Ruiz of Lafe, Brian (Ninnawaka) Ruiz, Christian (Erica) Ruiz, Derek (Bailey) Ruiz all of Walnut Ridge; fourteen grandchildren; his father, John (Sandra) Ruiz of Trumann; his cousin, Earnest Malden of Stokes; and many other relatives and friends.
Graveside service will be Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 1 P.M. in the Siloam Cemetery in Maynard. Pallbearers will be his family and friends.
Visitation will be Saturday 10 A.M. till 12 P.M. in the Bryan Funeral Home in Hoxie.
