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Mr. Johnston Wayne Ponder, age 79, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025.
Johnston was born in Nashville, Arkansas, to Henry Ponder and Martha Johnston.
He is survived by his sons, Daniel Ponder (wife Elaine Ponder) and Erik Ponder (wife Juana Ponder), and his daughter, Sandra Ponder. He also leaves behind cherished grandchildren: grandsons Dmitry Ponder, Morgen Ponder, Avery Ponder, Martin Omar Martinez, Aaron Ponder, and Alexander Ponder; and granddaughters Emma Ponder, Lydia Ponder, Ashley Martinez, and Aisha Martinez. Johnston was also blessed with five great-grandchildren.
He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Ponder and Martha Johnston.
Utah Arrangements:
A Family Viewing will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at McDougal Funeral Home - Chapel, followed by the Rosary from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Funeral Services will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM at McDougal Funeral Home, with Father Robin Cruz officiating.
Arkansas Arrangements:
Graveside services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2025 in Unity Cemetery, under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home of Nashville.
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115 E Hempstead St P.O. Box 298, Nashville, AR 71852
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