of Harrison, AR
June 21, 1974 - February 4, 2019
John Charles Villines, age 44 of Harrison, and his wife Amy were swept from the roadway by water on November 30, 2018. John was returned to his family on February 4, 2019. John was born June 21, 1974, in Harrison to Frank and Barbara (Ransom) Villines. John and Amy's families were united when the couple married on June 1, 2007. They had celebrated 11 years together.
John was the owner of Villines Lock and Key. He was a proud sponsor of the Villines Lock and Key Bull Jam at the Newton County Fair and Rodeo. He had a generous heart and provided free lockout service to those in need, assisted local law enforcement, and was a quiet supporter of the community.
He loved hunting with ''the guys'' and playing with his best friend, Ella. He also enjoyed building guns, woodworking, and working on his cars. John was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan.
John is survived by his parents, son's and daughter-in-law Justice and Katie Didway of Mountain Home, Dalton Sattler, and Bryceton Wiggington; his sister and brother-in-law Allison and Chris Black of Western Grove; his brother and sister-in-law James and Mallory Villines of Springdale; in-laws Ron and Joyce Pittman, Judy Bryant; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Tera and Joey DeMeyer, and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and father-in-law Terry ''Rhino'' Bryant.
Funeral services was 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2018, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home with Pastor Rob Davis officiating. Visitation was 6-8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Interment was in Alpena Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Justice Didway, Chris Black, James Villines, Logan Villines, Dalton Sattler, Joey DeMeyer, Duston Savage, Steve Miller, and Steve Tatro.
Honorary pallbearers: Bryceton Wiggington, Harrison Fire and Harrison Police Departments, Boone County Sheriff's Office, City of Harrison, Newton County Fair Board, and all volunteers, searchers, citizens, and communities that assisted in the search and recovery efforts.
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17 Condolence(s)
Front Drewery
Monday, February 18, 2019
I'm sorry for your loss I will continue to pray for your family I was very fond of John and will miss him dearly
Teala Fugitt
Saturday, February 16, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Teala and Brandon
Gerrie Lynn Parker
Saturday, February 16, 2019
You are missed.
Leona Villines-Reddell
Saturday, February 16, 2019
Prayers for peace and closure Barbara and Monroe, Allison and Tony. I love you all.
I will forever miss you John.
Love you with all my heart always and forever.
barbara carter
Friday, February 15, 2019
God bless your family we are still 🙠for you all. God Bless you all Barbara and Rick Carter and family
Jim and Karen Long-Conner
Friday, February 15, 2019
Frank, Barbara and Family,
Please know you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers. John was dedicated and went out of his way to be of assistance and help to others.
Jim and Karen
Melissa Lowery
Friday, February 15, 2019
May God granted family and friends with comfort and peace during this hard time. I know this wasn’t the closure you guys wanted but Thank God John is soaring like a eagle now. God Bless you and know that I send my prayers daily to you guys.
With Love,
Melissa Lowery
Charles Parker
Friday, February 15, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. John was a good man. The loss of he and Miss Amy is tragic. God bless those children and grant you comfort and peace.
DEBBIE VILLINES
Friday, February 15, 2019
BARBARA, FRANK & FAMILIES, MY HEART BREAKS FOR YOU. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS DAILY. MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH COMFORT & UNDERSTANDING AS YOU LAY YOUR LOVED ONES IN JESUS ARMS. DEBBIE & GARY T VILLINES.
Sarah & Keith Risley
Thursday, February 14, 2019
You are greatly missed. Amy & you helped with our girls. Thank you for touching our lives.
James Sale
Thursday, February 14, 2019
John was a great man he will be truly missed by all. I am so sorry for the families lose with John and Amy. Please continue to pry for the families.
Rexalyn Struensee
Thursday, February 14, 2019
True Christian I remembered he wanted to make sure i was saved !!! That stands out to Me ...What a Friend We Have in Jesus !!! I will truly miss seeing him around Harrison when i Go back their .
Jon and Tina VanKeuren
Thursday, February 14, 2019
We were shocked and saddened by their deaths. He was a great man, who loved his family!
Thursday, February 14, 2019
To the Villines family, may God help in the sorrow and emotional suffering. May he lift your spirits and hearts.God has John and Amy in a warm, peaceful place waiting on the family to be reunited in Heaven.
Joshua Dale
Thursday, February 14, 2019
So sorry for your loss.
Tim Wilson
Thursday, February 14, 2019
So very sorry for the loss of John , he was a great friend and helped me out several times over the years. He will truly be missed.
Patrick Villines
Thursday, February 14, 2019
My heart and my prayers are with everyone during this time. I will miss my cousin greatly and i wish i could be there. I will be in transit from Fort Hood during the time.
I love you all,
Villines Strong