Gregory “Pooh” Ruchalski, age 71, of Delight passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Hot Springs, Ark. He was born Dec. 12, 1954, in Nashville, Ark., 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 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at Ruggles-Wilcox Chapel. Graveside services with Military Honors are 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 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.
