of Griffithville, AR
July 8, 1938 - January 14, 2014
Paul Dean Waire, 75 yrs. of Griffithville, AR passed away on Tuesday January 14, 2014 at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, AR.
He was born on July 8, 1938 in Griffithville, AR to Floyd and Jewell (Dill) Waire. He graduated from Griffithville High School in 1956 and began his work career at the missile bases in Searcy, AR and from there, moved on to Chicago to work in construction in the 1960's.
He came back to AR in the early 1970's and began his career with Riceland Foods. He started working at the Des Arc dryer and later became dryer manager at Griffithville. Eventually, the management responsibility of the Des Arc dryer was added. He managed both dryers until his retirement from Riceland Foods on December 31, 1996. Paul was also engaged in farming.
Paul was a simple man, material possessions were not important to him. His most important possessions were his family, his recliner and his remote. He loved to give (unsolicited) advice to the children and grand-children which usually ended in his famous quote, ''I just tell it like it is.''
Paul is survived by his wife of almost 37 years, Virginia Thurmond Waire of Griffithville, one brother, Charles (Shirley) Waire of Cabot, AR, daughters Lyndia (Eddie)Morris of Mayflower, AR, Tonya Pachecho of Garner, AR, Ginger Price and Tonya (Billy) Tucker of Beebe, AR, and one son, Kevin DeVore of Beebe, AR. He is also survived by 12 grand- children, 9 great grand-children and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy, AR on Thursday, January 16, 2014 from 6-8pm and the funeral service will be on Friday January 17, 2014 at Roller-Daniel at 10 am. Burial will be in White County Memorial Gardens, Searcy, AR.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to either First Baptist Church of Griffithville, AR Children's Hospital, St. Jude's Hospital or their favorite charity.
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11 Condolence(s)
Kimberly Thurmond Hughes
Friday, April 24, 2015
Aunt Virginia, I just came across this. I am so sorry for your loss. I know how close you two were. Mother passed away in my home, on January 10, 2014. My address is 7611 Fairplay Road Benton 72019. Please let me know how you and the family are doing. I love and miss you so very much!
Kimberly Hughes
Debbie Smith
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
I was so sorry to read about Mr. Paul's passing in the newspaper. My thoughts and prayers go out to Virginia, Ginger, Tonya, and Kevin. I worked one season at the dryer with Mr. Paul and he was such a nice man. I know he will be missed.
Debbie Smith
Roxanne Bray - Riceland Hazen
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Mr. Paul was a great man to work with, he has been missed since his retirement. Mrs. Virginia, my thought and prayers are with you and your family.
don fowler and faily
Thursday, January 16, 2014
I knew mr waire he was a good man I liked very much im so sorry to hear of his passing he will be truly missed
Sheila Mauldin
Thursday, January 16, 2014
May God comfort all of you. Praying for the family.
Eva
Thursday, January 16, 2014
To Virginia and all the family: You are in my thoughts, heart, and prayers. May God bless each of you.
Alfred Eddins
Thursday, January 16, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Ms. Virginia and the family.
-- Alfred Eddins
Cindy Whaley Garland
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Prayers for your family! May God comfort you in this difficult time.
Harvey Joe Sanner
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Virginia I was saddened when I learned that Paul had been hospitalized and so sorry that he is gone. He was fine man and I always enjoyed bumping into him. Everybody in this part of the country remembers him fondly and that is tribute that some men can't claim.
Charlie, you have lost a great brother and I want to wish you well. I hope to see you at visitation or the funeral service but if not please know that Paul will be missed in the Des Arc community.
Sincerely,
Harvey Joe Sanner
Marcia Cohen Chapman
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
I am so glad I got to say a brief "hello" to you and Paul Dean at church at Griffithville not too long ago. I pray that your faith and great memories help sustain you through your grief. Love and prayers. Marcia
Beth & Walt Breckenridge
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Very sorry for your loss! Mr. Paul was always so sweet to me and he will surely be missed. God bless your family. Beth "Newton" Breckenridge