Harley Edward Boudra of Sheridan, Arkansas was born November 21, 1944 In Jefferson County, Arkansas, the son of the late Reedy Boudra and Dorothy Kelley Boudra Elkins. Harley retired from Mid-America Packaging after 38 years of service, being a busy man he went back to work within 3 months for the City of Sheridan for nine years actively serving as Sanitation Supervisor. He was 70 years old when he got his CDL license. He took great pride in his work and enjoyed visiting with those on his usual routes. He received many a kindness from those he served of which he was very appreciative. Everyone knew he was a hard worker – many said he was the hardest worker they had ever met.

Harley was a man who loved his Lord and was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church of Sheridan. A man of honor - he was a wonderful father and grandfather, loving husband and loyal friend. He cared about other people and loved children, even at 75 he still often played like one. In the past, he enjoyed riding horses and playing softball. In his later years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He was a man of integrity and character, well-respected by his peers. He loved his community and serving others with his hands.

Harley died Thursday, November 19, 2020 at UAMS in Little Rock at the age of 75. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step-father, Toby Elkins; sister, Uzella Cooley, brothers, Kilburn Boudra and Jerry Boudra.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Shirley Williams Boudra; son, Brent Boudra; daughter, Lorie Boudra, all of Sheridan; grandsons, Tye Boudra-Bland and wife Courtney of Centerton, Arkansas, and Levi Boudra and wife Gabrielle of Muncie, Indiana; brother, Ray Boudra and wife Nelly of Sheridan; sisters, Alice Gaston of Alexander, Arkansas, Velda Valentine of Maumelle, Arkansas.

Graveside funeral services at Philadelphia Cemetery in Prattsville are 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 25, with Bro. Vance Nutt officiating.  There will be no visitation.

Memorials may be made to Philadephia Cemetery Association, Grant County Fair & Rodeo Association and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.