John Wayne Keown

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Public Visitation
Harvest Land Church
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Moro, AR  72368
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
6:00-8:00 P.M.
Service Schedule
Public
Harvest Land Church
Moro, AR  72368
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
10:00 A.M.
Cemetery
Marianna Memorial Park
Hwy.
Marianna, AR  72360
John Wayne Keown

of Marianna, AR

March 29, 1949 - July 1, 2016

John Wayne Keown passed away on July 1, 2016 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 67. He was born March 29, 1949 to Dennis Horace Keown and Maxine Swan Keown.

John Wayne is survived by his wife Diann Henry Keown, of Marianna, Arkansas; two sons, Andy Keown (Elaine), Matt W. Keown (Christy) all of Marianna, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Tyler McGranahan, Klint Keown, Jonathan Keown, Jessica Keown, Katie Morris (Johnathon), Kylee Keown, one great-grandchild, Adison Morton; mother, Maxine Keown, of Marianna, Arkansas; one sister, Brenda Cheney, of Redfield, Arkansas; one brother, Dale ''Potchie'' Keown (Sharon), of Mayflower, Arkansas; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends and brother-in-law, William D. ''Dubby'' Henry (Chantay).

He was preceded in death by his father, and his God parents, John and Mary Doyel.


John Wayne had been a farmer for over fifty years. He was an avid hunter whether it was deer, ducks or hogs. He was a loving husband to his wife Diann of over fifty years. He was a wonderful father to his sons, Andy and Matt. He loved his Katie Bug and Kylee Bear. His niece Sam held a special place in his heart because of her love of farming they shared. He was a friend to many and a leader in his community. He was a member of First United Pentecostal Church.

Services for Mr. John Wayne Keown will be held Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at Harvest Land Church in Moro, Arkansas. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 5, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. also at Harvest Land Church. Burial will be held at Marianna Memorial Park in Marianna, Arkansas. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, Marianna has charge of arrangements. View and sign online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Marianna


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28 Condolence(s)
Tommie McDonald
Batesville, AR
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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Dear Diann,
I just got last week's Courier. I am so sorry to read of John Wayne's passing. I am holding the Keown family in my thoughts and prayers.

Tommie McDonald

LOU ANN (EVANS) MOORE
CAMDEN ARKANSAS, AR
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Wednesday, July 6, 2016

DEAR MAXINE AND ALL THE FAMILY--SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JOHN WAYNE--WAS MANY YEARS AGO WHEN I WOULD COME AND STAY WITH LYNN--WE WOULD COME OUT TO YOUR HOUSE . I STILL REMEMBER WHAT GOOD TIMES WE HAD. WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU ALL AND MAY GOD GIVE STRENGTH AND COMFORT.

Clara Barton Jones Coleman & Pattie Gail Coleman Smith
Forrest City, AR
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Wednesday, July 6, 2016

We are so sorry for the loss of your Son, Husband & Father. We both remember him very well, since we are both from Holubs Crossing. Ms. Maxine, we love you very much and of course the rest of the family as well. We will be praying for the entire family.

Clara & Pattie

Pete and Pat Hardy
Lexa, AR
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Tuesday, July 5, 2016


Diane and Matt and Andy

John was always a special person, no matter where and when we saw him, he was always so kind and pleasant to be around. We enjoyed his friendship. May god wrap his arms around each one during this sad time.

Pete and Pat Hardy

Diane Wheeler
Jacksonville,
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Tuesday, July 5, 2016

All of my love and prayers are with all of you..

Guy & Guylah Miles
Marianna, AR
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Tuesday, July 5, 2016

So sorry for your loss. John Wayne was a true friend to us. He will be missed. Love you.

Charles and Velma Brannon
Searcy, AR
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Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Dianne, we are so sorry for your loss. Words cannot heal your pain at this time, just know that you and your family are in our prayers.

Shelley Russell Rogers
Searcy,
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Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Matt, I am so sorry for your loss. I have many memories of him working the field across from our house. Praying for you all.
Shelley Russell Rogers

Donna Rutledge
Maumelle, AR
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Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Diann, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Charlotte Sparks
Wheatley,
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Monday, July 4, 2016

My prayers are with his family as you all go through this. He is walking on streets of gold and will definitely be missed by hundreds

Bob Walker
Punta Gorda, FL
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Monday, July 4, 2016

We lost a great man I will always remember the family they all good friend My thoughts and prayers with you

Estell Fulton Wilson
Marion,
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Monday, July 4, 2016

My deepest sympathy for the loss of a good man. I graduated with both of you..

Boyd & Wanda Russell
Marianna,
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Monday, July 4, 2016

So sorry to hear of your loss...our prayers go out to family and friends.

Nancy And Cary Jayroe
Sulphur Rock, AR
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Monday, July 4, 2016

Dear Sis. Diann, Andy, Matt and Family: Our Hearts are so Full of sadness as we hear of the departure of Bro. John Wayne. However, we are so Thankful to know that all is well with his soul and he has made his calling and election sure. WE Shall see him again. He has always been a man of high integreity all my life. We will be praying for the family because we know what sorrow is and how it can bring upon you the depression of the soul. But our way are not GODS ways our thoughts not GODS. But GOD has a reason for it all. WE LOVE YOU ALL. CARY AND NANCY JAYROE

Wanda Doyel Clark
Gainesville,
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Monday, July 4, 2016

So many fun memories.

Jim & Sharron Kimbrell
Clinton,
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Monday, July 4, 2016

Wayne was one of nicest people I have known.

David & Diane Keown
South Padre Island,
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Monday, July 4, 2016

So sorry for the loss. Praying for the family.

BRenda Smith Weeks
Little rock,
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Monday, July 4, 2016

Mom and I were so sorry to hear about John Wayne. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Dwight Oxner
Beebe,
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Monday, July 4, 2016

Prayers for the family of my friend.

Sherry Benson
Maumelle,
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Monday, July 4, 2016

God grant this family peace and strength during this most difficult time.

Douglas & Lynn Gore
Palestine,
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Sunday, July 3, 2016

A great man that was always so kind and friendly. Many prayers for your family in the days and weeks ahead.

Tony & Paulette cole
Houston,
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Sunday, July 3, 2016

So sad to hear of your loss. Prayers for your family.

Tony and Paulette

Alvis Key
Mountain Home, AR
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Sunday, July 3, 2016

Mrs. Diane, Andy and Matt. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember all the good times being around Mr. John Wayne when I got the chance to spend the night or during the day when he would come in for lunch at ya'lls home. There are some Big Boots to fill. I know how it feels to lose a Daddy.. You guys be strong and he will be walking right by your side all the way! God Bless the Keown Family!

Tommy and Pam Keeling
Forrest City,
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Sunday, July 3, 2016

So sorry for your loss. In our prayers .

Arch and Pat Griffin
Malvern,
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Sunday, July 3, 2016

Sorry for your loss

mike spath
MARIANNA, AR
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Sunday, July 3, 2016

John Wayne may God bless you and keep you. I give my deepest love and emptiest to the family. He will be missed by many. He was a very hard working and good man. May God bless him and family.

Stacy Bennett
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Sunday, July 3, 2016

The Keown family is in my thoughts and prayers...

The Marple's
Aubrey,
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Sunday, July 3, 2016

Prayers for the entire Keown family.