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WALNUT RIDGE - John Thomas Williams III, 75, of Walnut Ridge, passed away Dec. 12, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. John was born on Aug. 16, 1949, in Walnut Ridge. He was the eldest son of J.T. and Mabel Williams.
John was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Alan Williams.
His surviving siblings include Bill Williams (Dee Ann) of Edmond, Okla., and Anne Edwards (Jerry) of Fayetteville, Ark.
While in high school, John achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and played on the Walnut Ridge High School basketball team. He served in the Arkansas National Guard while attending college. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a business degree.
He was gifted in the field of carpentry. He took much pride in helping build the First Presbyterian Church in Walnut Ridge as well as other projects. Later, he became involved with the operation of the family farm before retiring.
Everyone who knew John knew what a kindhearted soul he was. He loved helping those in need and greatly enjoyed fellowship with friends.
A celebration of his life will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church in Walnut Ridge. A private burial will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the First Presbyterian Church or the Lawrence County Library.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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