Ralph Alan Misenheimer, 62, of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away on May 10, 2026. A viewing will be held at 3:00 PM, followed by a graveside service at 4:00 PM, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Norick Chapel Cemetery, 7966 Misenheimer Road, in Mountain View. Jay Misenheimer, Camron Misenheimer, Harry Lance, Jonathan Stalcup, Jason Smith, Nick Fisher, Scott Thompson, and Tim Winningham will serve as pallbearers, while Ethan Smith, Jon Stalcup, Ryan Stalcup, Ken Misenheimer, and Gary Misenheimer will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Ralph Alan Misenheimer was born in Chandler, Arizona, on June 26, 1963, to parents Ralph and Sue Misenheimer. The oldest of three children, Alan broke the mold. So much so that Sue’s mother joked that she probably wouldn’t have any other kids after him. He was constantly climbing and exploring, and, at just 12 months old, he was found on top of the refrigerator. At 8 years old, while Sue went into the store to get some candy for a movie, Alan slid into the driver’s seat of the family car, put it in gear,
and almost crashed.
While in school, Alan played football and participated in Boy Scouts. A hard worker from a young age, Alan worked at a glass shop as a teenager. He spent his spare time as a young man, with his friends, roaming the hillsides with their rifles, going on weekend survival campouts, and getting into general mischief like accidentally rolling the tire off his dad’s tractor or shooting rats at the town dump.
After high school, he worked at a large meat packing plant in Dallas, TX, while living with his Uncle Jack. There, Alan gained the skills necessary to eventually be able to successfully operate Mountain View Custom Butchering when he returned to Arkansas. It was here, in 1988, that Alan met his future bride, and love of his life, Sharon. For the next 32 years, they worked six days per week, side by side, until her passing.
Alan was truly a jack of all trades. He accumulated a wide range of skills early on due to an insatiable interest in what made things tick and an unmatched work ethic. In addition to becoming a master butcher, he was well-versed in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, general construction, firearms, and the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment. He put those skills to use daily while running and maintaining his butcher shop, and he was even able to build his own house.
Alan was as tough as they come. He fought through a broken back and beat cancer, all while barely even missing work. Despite his gruff exterior and incredible toughness, he had a big heart and a boisterous personality. He was fiercely loyal to those he loved, and he would do anything he could for them, whether they needed him to or not. Alan lived for spending time with family and friends, but later in life, he was especially fond of the time he got to spend as an uncle, a grandfather, and a great uncle, which was a testament to his gentler side.
Alan was a lifelong recreational shooter and gun collector. He was also a great cook and enjoyed preparing big meals for family gatherings just as much as the family liked eating them. He loved riding four-wheelers and motorcycles with his wife and friends, and, if you can believe it, he actually looked forward to playing video games online with his grandsons, headset and all.
Though Alan is no longer with us, his memory and influence will live on through his mom, Sue Misenheimer; his daughter, Kayla Stalcup and husband Jonathan; his son, Jason Smith; his three grandsons Ethan Smith, Jon Stalcup, and Ryan Stalcup; his sister, Dee Lance and husband Steven; his brother, Jay Misenheimer and wife Lisa; his sisters-in-law Glenda Engle and husband Jackie; Brenda Gammill and husband Gary; his brothers-in-law Doyle Gillihan; Dennis Gillihan and wife Debbie; and his many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sharon Misenheimer; his father, Ralph August Misenheimer; and his sister-in-law, Annette Gillihan.
Alan was saved at an early age and has been a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church. Those who knew Alan should take comfort in the fact that he went out exactly the way he wanted… with his boots on. He is finally back with Sharon.
