John Wages
August 3, 1937 — February 21, 2020
John Wages
John Edward Wages, 82, passed away February 21, 2020. He was born August 3, 1937 in Benton to the late Dewell Wages and Doris (Ballard) Wages Jones.
John was a strong man and a rock to his family. He retired from Reynolds Metals and served as a Volunteer Fireman in Salem. Big Piney was his favorite place to be where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and riding four-wheelers. He loved to go to Shotgun Dan's-not just for the pizza, but because he helped build it by cutting every board in the place. John was a lover of Elvis and Westerns. John had a sharp mind and could tell you where the best fishing spots were. He was smart and always knew how to fix anything. John was a collector of Niloak pottery and attended auctions to buy and sell his treasures. In his younger years, John was a golf caddy in Hot Springs for the gangsters. Recently, John made the statement, "I've lived a great life." And that he most certainly did. His family knows that when Jesus called him home, he was ready to go to Heaven, with a fishing pole in his hand.
Preceding John in death are his daughter, Cheryl Wages; parents; and brother, Jerry Wages.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of fifty-four years, Judy Louise Wages; son, Daryl Wages and fiancé Angela; daughters: Debbie Rabalais and husband Ray and Carla Hill and husband Kelly; grandchildren: Josh Wages, Eden Rabalais, Devon Hill, Leslie Hill, Clay Rabalais, and Brittany Wages; five great-grandchildren; and many family members and friends who love John and will miss him always.
Graveside service held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 27, at Lee Cemetery on Military Road in Benton.
Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Benton, AR
John was a strong man and a rock to his family. He retired from Reynolds Metals and served as a Volunteer Fireman in Salem. Big Piney was his favorite place to be where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and riding four-wheelers. He loved to go to Shotgun Dan's-not just for the pizza, but because he helped build it by cutting every board in the place. John was a lover of Elvis and Westerns. John had a sharp mind and could tell you where the best fishing spots were. He was smart and always knew how to fix anything. John was a collector of Niloak pottery and attended auctions to buy and sell his treasures. In his younger years, John was a golf caddy in Hot Springs for the gangsters. Recently, John made the statement, "I've lived a great life." And that he most certainly did. His family knows that when Jesus called him home, he was ready to go to Heaven, with a fishing pole in his hand.
Preceding John in death are his daughter, Cheryl Wages; parents; and brother, Jerry Wages.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of fifty-four years, Judy Louise Wages; son, Daryl Wages and fiancé Angela; daughters: Debbie Rabalais and husband Ray and Carla Hill and husband Kelly; grandchildren: Josh Wages, Eden Rabalais, Devon Hill, Leslie Hill, Clay Rabalais, and Brittany Wages; five great-grandchildren; and many family members and friends who love John and will miss him always.
Graveside service held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 27, at Lee Cemetery on Military Road in Benton.
Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Graveside Service
FEB 27. 2:00 PM (CST)
Lee CemeteryBenton, AR
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