Gregory “Pooh” Ruchalski, age 71, of Delight passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born December 12, 1954 in Nashville, Arkansas to the late Chester Lewis and Dennis (Marshall) Ruchalski.
Pooh loved hunting, fishing, camping on the river, gardening, singing and playing music.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester Ruchalski and Dennis Ruchalski; daughter, Tara Ruchalski; and sisters, Linda McDonald and Shirley Forbes.
Pooh is survived by brother, Mike Ruchalski; sister, Debbie Hill, both of Delight; and several nephews, nieces, cousins, and many friends.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Ruggles-Wilcox Chapel. Graveside services with Military Honors are 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 23, 2026 at Antoine Cemetery with Zane Woodall officiating. Pallbearers are Marshall Bain, Jimmy Henderson, Randy Buck, Robert Starling, Ronald “Putt” Russell, and Paul “Tubby” Sturman.
Arrangements are by Smith Family Funeral Home/Ruggles-Wilcox Chapel, http://www.smithfamilycares.com.
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