John Wayne Williams

John Wayne Williams, 78, of Valley View/ Westside, Arkansas entered into his heavenly home on May 19, 2018 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on April 1, 1940 to the late Arthur Darrell and Opal Joyce Owens Williams. John lived most of his life in Bay, Arkansas. He owned John’s Foreign Car Service for 20 years, he then worked for Columbia Forrest Products for 15 years, after which he went to work for U-Haul and the Toyota Dealership for many more years. Square dancing was a big part of John and Ruth’s lives. John was a member of the National Square dancing Association, Jonesboro Promandors and Pistols and Petticoats.John is survived by; three sons: John Darrell Williams (Lori) of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Adam Wayne Williams (Leslie) of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Joshua Philip Williams of the home; one sister: Joyce Baker (James) of Trumann, Arkansas; five grandsons: Stephen Williams (Miley) of Bono, Arkansas, Matthew Williams, Nathan Williams, Aaron Seals, Tanner Seals all of Jonesboro, Arkansas; one granddaughter: Sarah Rorex (Matt) of Jonesboro, Arkansas; four step-granddaughters: Lauren Kincaid, Brittney Kincaid of Trumann, Arkansas, Bailey Thompson, Payton Thompson of Jonesboro, Arkansas; twelve great grandchildren: Elliott, Riley, Ava, Trace, Chole, Jaxson, Eli, Skye, Westen, Blakeston, Levi, Landon; one nephew: Timothy Fletcher; one niece: Ashley Rodriguez.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 54 wonderful years, Ruth Moore Williams, who passed away in 2016; one son: Jason Matthew Williams, who also passed in 2010 Services will be held at Valley View Missionary Baptist Church in Jonesboro, Arkansas on Monday May 21, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Elvis Brandon officiating. Burial will follow at Bolivar Cemetery in Harrisburg, Arkansas under the direction of Faith Funeral Service. The family will receive visitors at the church from 1:00 p.m. until service time. Pallbearers: John Darrell Williams, Adam Wayne Williams, Stephen Williams, Greg Smith, Berry Lamberson and Eddie Baker.