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John Wayne Walker

April 14, 1943 — July 29, 2019

John Wayne Walker, age 76, of Kirby, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019. He was born on April 14, 1943, in Kirby, the son of John Robert Walker and Martha Nell Anderson Walker. On September 16, 1966, he was married to Mary Kay Ashley Walker, who preceded him in death on May 26, 2015. He was also preceded in death by his parents; and his sister-in-law, Evelyn Walker. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard, a member of the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Kirby and worked for many years for Synergy Gas, prior to his retirement. He was always the kindest person, with a huge heart of gold for anyone he came in contact and would give the shirt off his back to even a total stranger. He enjoyed helping people, especially doing special things for the children in his church. He loved taking care of his animals, but his greatest joy in life was spending time with his family, whom he dearly loved. John Wayne will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his son, Estin Wayne Walker of Lebanon, Missouri; his brother, Danny Walker of Kirby; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Jannavie Weiner of Arkadelphia, Dian Ward of Sheridan and Joyce and Mike Hile of Cabot; his uncle and aunt, Jimmy and Twila Anderson of Glenwood; his aunt and uncle, Fern and Jimmy Adams of Kirby; thirteen nieces and nephews, Todd Walker, Tonya Lewis, Anthony Walker, Shanna Porchia, Shawn Weiner, Chris Smith, Christina Fleming, Jeremy Smith, Ashlee Rushing, Monica Pettypool, Kristel Thomas, Brent Hile and Jordan Hile; numerous great-nieces, great-nephews and extended family members; and a host of wonderful friends. Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 1, 2019, in the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Jack Herring and Bro. Adam Thomas officiating. Interment will be in the Kirby Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. Pallbearers will be Greg Smith, Chris Smith, Jeremy Smith, Anthony Walker, Jordan Hile and Luke Hile. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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Thursday, August 1, 2019

2:00 - 2:00 pm

Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church

, Kirby, AR 71950

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