Donald "Felix" Ray Etheridge, 58, passed away Monday, February 18, at his home in North Little Rock, AR.  He was preceded in death by his daughter Jennifer Marie Etheridge, mother Helen Marie Hathaway, and his sisters  Helen "Anne" Pollard and Cindy Rose.

He is survived by his children SandyKay Etheridge, Pamela Marie Lockamy and Billy Daniel Hicks; Stepdaughter Susan Grooms; grandchildren Madison Grooms, Katrina Miller, Kandace Lockamy, Ryan Miller, Ginger Lowak, Desiree Lancaster, and Billy Hicks II; his sisters Wanda Ayers, Janice Godfrey, Carolyn Wells; tbrothers, George "Ray" Etheridge Jr., Edward "Buddy" Etheridge, and Ronald "Butterbean" Etheridge.

Felix was born October 8, 1961 in Tarboro, NC. He lived in Greenville, NC most of his life and owned D and D Painting and Wallpaper. He moved to Little Rock, AR in 2004 where he continued to paint and was a cook for Ozark Nut Roasters for the last 11 years. Felix loved to work and gave his all to every job. He was a dear friend to many and would help anyone in need. He also loved to ride his boats and spend time at the River back home in NC. The family wants to extend a special thank you to Jim, Karen, and Tim.