of Drasco, AR

March 7, 1959 - March 23, 2022

Ward Wixson, 63, of Drasco, AR, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at the Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born March 7, 1959, in Jonesboro, AR, to Eldon Wixson and Ernestine (Ball) Wixson. Ward worked as a long-haul truck driver for Pilot and as a farmer. He was of the Church of Christ belief. He loved drag racing, scuba diving, BBQ competition cooking, spending time at the lake and enjoying time around the fire pit.

Ward was preceded in death by his father; and a brother, Marshall Wixson.

Those left behind to cherish the wonderful memories of Ward include his mother; his wife of 8 years, Deborah Marie (Little) Wixson; a son, Dustin (Lori) Wixson; a daughter, Haley (Richard) Jones; grandchildren, Andrew and Reece Wixson, Desmond and Anna Claire Jones, Abigail Cloyd, Morgan Wixson and Faith Thorne; the mother of his children, Ann Wixson Raby; sister-in-law, Lisa (Kocher) Wixson; a nephew, Brian Wixson.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 2, 2022, !1:00 am, at the First Christian Church, 2600 Woodsprings Road, Jonesboro, AR, with Don Martin officiating.

Lasting memorials can be made to the donor's choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com