Alva Gene Dugger

Alva Gene Dugger went to be with Jesus on the 2nd day of August, 2014 at White County Medical Center in Searcy, AR. He was born on February 3rd, 1944 in Newport, AR to Alva Don Dugger and Myrtle Alice (Davis) Dugger. Alva Gene grew up in Newark, AR. He graduated from Newark High school in 1961. After high school, he attended Harding University in Searcy, AR the fall of 1961. Alva Gene then attended Arkansas College from 1961to 1965 where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. He then attended the University of Missouri at Rolla in Rolla, MO where he studied math and computer science and graduated with a Master's of Science in 1969. Alva Gene began teaching mathematics for Harding University in 1969. After a short hiatus to continue graduate work, he returned to Harding to direct the first Computer Center. Alva Gene continued his career as a college professor for 45 years. Alva Gene married his high school sweetheart, Frances Earlene (Magness) Dugger in Newark, AR on December 22nd, 1961 . They were happily married for 52 years. He was a member of College church of Christ in Searcy, AR. Alva Gene enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors and "headed to the woods" as often as possible. He channeled his love of Jesus, the outdoors and riding motor cycles into a ministry of helping young people to experience the Creator through nature and riding. He was also an avid reader and student and loved to share both his books and his faith with others. Alva Gene's true passion was teaching. As a professor of mathematics for 45 years he worked diligently every day to make a positive difference in his student's lives. He made it his mission to "coach" his students to success in mathematics and became affectionately known as "Coach" Dugger. Alva Gene was preceded in death by his father, Alva Don Dugger. Alva Gene is survived by his wife Fran of Searcy, AR and his three children Sabrina (Dugger) Reynolds and her husband Rick Reynolds, his son Jonathan Dugger and his son Joe Dugger and his wife Angie (Fouts) Dugger, six grandchildren, Jamie Reynolds Styers, Chelsea Reynolds, Jacob Dugger, Ty Dugger, Rebecca Dugger, Mary Dugger and two great- grandchildren, Parker Styers and Grayson Styers. He is also survived by his mother Myrtle Alice Dugger of Batesville, one brother, Billy Don Dugger of Batesville, two sisters, Donna Sue Carlton and Kay Carlton of Batesville. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to: Math and Science, Harding Advancement Office B 12238 Harding University Searcy, AR 72149

Alva Gene Dugger

February 3, 1944 - August 2, 2014