W.A. Wren

JOINER - W.A. Wren, 84, of Joiner, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Bartlett, Tenn. He was born on Feb. 8, 1942, in Booneville, Miss., to James Vardeman and Virginia Glover Wren.

W.A. was a devoted member of Keiser First Baptist Church, where he served and found great strength in his faith. He dedicated his life to public services and the safety of others. He proudly served thirty years as an Arkansas State Trooper. Following his career with the State Police, he continued to serve as Chief of Police in West Memphis, Ark., for four years. Later, he served as Chief Deputy of Enforcement with the Crittenden County Sheriff's Office. His leadership and commitment to justice have left a lasting impact, and his love for his family will be cherished forever. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: James Wren and Russell Wren.

W.A. is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Melba Wren of the home; one son, Curt Wren (Renay) of St. Clairsville, Ohio; one daughter, Sherry Felts (Benton) of Joiner, Ark.; three grandchildren, Wren Felts (Caley) of Joiner, Ark., Matthew Wren (Chessie) of Walnut Creek, Calif., Morgan Wren (John Ferris) of Atlanta, Ga.; two great-grandchildren, Hattie Wren Felts and Kaden Koopmann; three nieces, Donna Harris, Laura Sims and Lana Bell; one nephew, Russell Wren, Jr. and a host of other family and friends.

A funeral service will be held at Keiser First Baptist Church on Monday, March 30, at 12 p.m., and a visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Burial will follow at Louise Chapel Cemetery, Joiner.

Brother Todd Vinson and Brother Matt Wynne will officiate the service. Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree.