Bubba Milling

Dana (Bubba) Milling, of Tate, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 71.

Bubba was born on June 29, 1954, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Truman Herman Milling and Lola Mae (Jones) Milling. From the very beginning, Bubba had a big heart and a kind soul.

Bubba was a hard worker and a dreamer. He founded Longhorn Mechanical and proudly owned and operated it for 50 years. His dedication to his craft and the relationships he built along the way left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him.

He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Dottie Davis of the home; his devoted mother, Lola Mae Milling of Fort Worth, Texas; his sisters Diane Craig and husband Brian of Fort Worth, Texas, and Paula Allen and husband Jay Allen of Ruidoso, New Mexico; his cherished stepdaughter Tanya Roden and husband Randy Roden of Horatio, Arkansas; grandchildren Leah Parks and her husband Dustin Parks, and Wyatt Roden; and great-grandchildren Jessie Sawyer and Landon Sawyer, who were the lights of his life. Bubba will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and friends who became family he loved dearly.

He was preceded in death by his father, Truman Herman Milling, who no doubt welcomed him home with open arms.

Bubba had a passion for the open road and a love of riding his Harley motorcycle. Some of his happiest moments were spent on long rides with his friends, sharing laughter, freedom, and the simple joy of the wind on his face.

A Celebration of Life honoring  Bubba will be held at Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with Pat Ray Biggs officiating. Arrangements are being entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Bubba will be remembered for his strength, and the way he made everyone feel like family. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know and love him.