James Dewey Washington

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
1902 Hwy 65 S.
Clinton, AR  72031
Thursday, March 28, 2019
6p.m. to 8 p.m.
Service Schedule
Funeral
Botkingburg Four Square
Hwy 65N.
Clinton, AR  72031
Friday, March 29, 2019
1 p.m.
Cemetery
Mt. View Cemetery
Glenn Rd.
Clinton, AR  72031
James Dewey Washington

of Clinton, AR

September 22, 1953 - March 24, 2019

James Dewey Washington, age 65, of Clinton, Arkansas departed his earthly life on Sunday morning, March 24, 2019. He was born September 22, 1953 to the late Albert and Cleo Washington.

He was a Christian and loved the Lord with all his heart. James was a lifetime member of the Mountain View Missionary Baptist Church.

James graduated from Clinton schools in 1972 and then worked at the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department for 39 ½ years where he retired in 2012 as crew chief.

James met his soulmate, Sonya, in 1992 and they each complimented each other's strengths and weaknesses. They enjoyed and cherished each other and their time together. James loved his two sons and loved having them close to him. He cherished his time with his grandchildren and adored them as they did him. James was a kind soul and he never met anyone whom he didn't touch with his kindness and generosity. He loved his friends and family and was always willing to lend a helping hand, no matter what was asked.

James left to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife and soulmate, Sonya Wallis Washington, his two sons; Jeremiah Washington and Ryan McGoveran and daughter-in-law Kayla McGoveran, two grandchildren; Granddaughter, Keahton McGoveran and Grandson, Joshua McGoveran, one brother, Willie C. Washington of Kansas City, Missouri, one sister Kathy Smith and her husband Larry Smith of Little Rock, Arkansas, one aunt, Grace Martin of Kansas City Missouri; His mother in law Betty Wallis of Gassville, Arkansas and Brother in Law, Tony Wallis and his wife, Gena Wallis, of Gassville, Arkansas; Three Children he loved as his own, Amber Pate, Alicia Pate-Shaw and T.J. Pate. James is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

James is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John Washington.

Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Botkinburg Foursquare Church. Interment will follow at the Mt. View Cemetery in Clinton.

For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton


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75 Condolence(s)
Tracy Loggins
Trumann, AR
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Thursday, April 18, 2019

I’m so sorry to hear of James passing. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with Sonya and the whole family

Sincerely
Tracy Loggins

Brenda Boley
Damascus, AR
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Sunday, March 31, 2019

I'm so sorry for your loss!

Brenda Boley
Damascus, AR
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Sunday, March 31, 2019

So sorry

Sabrina Whitley
Pittsboro, NC
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Friday, March 29, 2019

Sonya, I am so sorry for your loss of James. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Benita Henderson Austin
Yellville, AR
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Friday, March 29, 2019

Sonya and family,
So sorry for your loss. May God bless you all. Love you guys,
Mary Jane Henderson and family

Josh VanEsch
Clinton, AR
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Friday, March 29, 2019

My heart goes out to the family.

Tina Strickland-Miller
Conway, AR
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Friday, March 29, 2019

I am so sorry for the loss of James. He was such an awesome guy to all that knew him. Praying for you and children.
Love you!

Roger Massey
Clinton, AR
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Thursday, March 28, 2019

Sonya, I am so sorry for your loss. I only got to visit with James a few times but always enjoyed the time. He was a great guy and loved you and those boys and grandbabies with all he had. God bless all of you!

Rhydale LeMarr and family
Dennard, AR
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Thursday, March 28, 2019

Sonya my prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. My God ease your pain through this time.

Rochelle Winters
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Thursday, March 28, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for everyone.

Katie (Wallis) Grinder
Pindall, AR
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Thursday, March 28, 2019

Sonja & family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort. Love you all.

Kim Shaw
Vilonia, AR
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Thursday, March 28, 2019

Sonya,

We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of James. May the Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Love you all.

Kim

Jenny Baker Roller
Morrilton, AR
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Thursday, March 28, 2019

Dewey is and always will be my brother.

Angela Sample
North Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, March 28, 2019

Sonya & family,
I was so sad to hear of James' passing. He was ALWAYS kind to me as I grew up in Clinton. I remember his kindness and support for my friend and classmate, his niece, Kim, when she came to live in Arkansas. He was fun-loving and had an infectious smile. He will be sorely missed.
Love,
Ang

Karen Ragland
Leslie, AR
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Thursday, March 28, 2019

Sonja our prayers are going up for you and your family we are so sorry.

Roxanne Bramlett
Clinton, AR
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Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Sonya
My heart is breaking for you my friend. I can’t even imagine what you are going thru right now but always know you have many friends to lean on. Hold on to each and every memory of James and lean on our Precious Lord and let him comfort and guide you thru this time in your life. You are in my prayers as are the kids and them grand babies.May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you all the strength and comfort you so much deserve.
God Bless you all

Ron Phillips
Lake Wylie, NC
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Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Sonya, I am so sorry to hear of James passing. I was so fortunate to have met such a kind and loving man that gave you so much love. He and you will always be in my heart. God bless you both.

Bill Wallis
Vilonia, AR
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Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Sonya and family, praying for you and your children. love you all

Brad and Geneva Freeman
Choctaw, AR
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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

I'm praying for You and the Family! Sonya I'm so sorry!

Jill DeBate
Clinton, AR
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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Just know that I am thinking of y’all during this difficult time. I am sorry for your loss.
Jill

Sharon Wright
Harrison, AR
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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Sonya, so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.

Mary Stripling
Clinton, AR
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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

James you were a good man. My brother is right he said they don’t make them like James Washington anymore. You were a awesome husband, father and grandfather. Also a great brother and son , uncle. May you rest high up in that mountain. You will never be forgotten.

Kelly Moody Knight
Clinton, AR
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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

So deeply sorry for your loss. James was a good kindhearted man. His wonderful smile will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Pam Bradford
Clinton, AR
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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Thoughts and Prayers for the family!!

Rusty & Lori Meazle
Clinton, AR
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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

We were so saddened to hear about James. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

joye and charles pruitt
Clinton, AR
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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

So sorry to hear about your familys loss. He was a great freind and he will be greatly missed.

Charles and Debbie Grinder
Gassville, AR
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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Sonya our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss. Heaven gained a great man .

David and Rita Bintliff
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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Sonya, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
So very sorry for your loss.

Kelli Bramley wilbers
Clinton, AR
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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

I have never met a more caring and kindhearted man than James.. It was very obvious what a great husband dad and grandpa. My prayers continue Sonya..

Sean and Jackie Sikes
Dennard, AR
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Monday, March 25, 2019

We are so deeply sorry for your loss. We pray that you find comfort from those closest to you and the fond memories you will always have. He may be gone but never forgotten. Our deepest sympathies.

Barbara &Troy Dunham
Clinton, AR
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Monday, March 25, 2019

You are in my heart and prayers.

Dneesha Jones
north little rock, AR
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Monday, March 25, 2019

So sorry for your loss praying for your family

Jody Bane
Shirley, AR
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Monday, March 25, 2019

Please know you are being lifted up in many prayers. May you cherish your great times together. A good man is rare. Apparently you had one. Your love for each other was obvious. May you find comfort in memories. Thinking of you .

Jeannie Lillo
Clarkridge, AR
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Monday, March 25, 2019

Sonya & family:
I am so very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your wonderful memories! God bless.

Virginia Swartz
Jonesboro, AR
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Monday, March 25, 2019

Jeremiah and Family
I am so sorry for your loss, James was a good man.He loved you to the moon and back. I respected him so much. My heart is broken for you all. My deepest condolences.Thinking of you all
Aunt Jinx

Sebrena Cannada
Marshall, AR
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Monday, March 25, 2019

Praying for you all! Love you Sonya!

Bobby & Susan Robertson
Fayetteville, AR
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Monday, March 25, 2019

We know that James was loved and was a friend to all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Debbie Donahue
Clinton, AR
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Monday, March 25, 2019

I am so so sorry to hear this, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Shannon Lentz
Vilonia, AR
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Monday, March 25, 2019

💕

Becky Watts
Hermann, MO
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Monday, March 25, 2019

Sonya, I am heartbroken for you at the loss of your beloved James. Your posts on Facebook about how much you guys loved one another have been so touching and beautiful. I’m so glad to know the incredible love you shared and hope this knowledge strengthens you in the days and weeks to come.

Dale Blandon
Green Forest, AR
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Monday, March 25, 2019

Prayers for the Washington Family. Sonya, Linda and I send our Sympathy.

Regina Moore
Conway, AR
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Monday, March 25, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for all of your family.

Mark Gammill
Clinton,
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Monday, March 25, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. James will be missed. We are praying for your family.

Don and Shirley Patterson.
Marshall, AR
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Monday, March 25, 2019

We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort for all.

Sheila Pearson
Clinton, AR
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Monday, March 25, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss Sonja. James will be missed by everyone who knew him. Praying for you and your family.

Jim and Laudell Massengill
Clinton, AR
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Monday, March 25, 2019

We are so sorry for your loss.

Jeff Stafford
Damascus, AR
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Monday, March 25, 2019

I always enjoyed working around Mr Washington, I loaded gravel on state trucks at the Clinton ready mix quarry ,he was always kind and had a smile every TIME I seen him.

Kelly and John Oyler
Clinton, AR
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Monday, March 25, 2019

We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.

Kelvin Martin
Kansas City, MO
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Monday, March 25, 2019

Sorry for the loss, another angel on his way to heaven to soon.

Sherri Treat
Marshall, AR
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Monday, March 25, 2019

Sonya, I am so very sorry for the loss of your sweet husband. I am praying for you and your family.

Ricky & Cheryl Reed
Marshall, AR
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Monday, March 25, 2019

Sonya, our hearts are so broken for you! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sonya Parks
, AR
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Monday, March 25, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

Reba Rooney
Clinton, AR
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Monday, March 25, 2019

So sorry to hear about James he was Frankie and I neighbor for years great person

Cheryl Lefler Bennett
Conway, AR
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Monday, March 25, 2019

Loved James and his dad. So many good memories. Prayers for his family

Julie and Ron Stoops
Marshall, AR
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Monday, March 25, 2019

We are so sorry to hear of your loss and pray for God’s peace

Mike McCormac
Scott, AR
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Monday, March 25, 2019

Mark Story
Highlands Ranch, CO
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Monday, March 25, 2019

May God bless you with a special peace during this time.

Jackie (Cowan) Lowe
Clarksville, TN
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Monday, March 25, 2019

So sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace and understanding during this traumatic time. My heart aches for all of you.

Pamela Ott
Clinton, AR
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Sunday, March 24, 2019

So sorry to hear about James passing. Loved watching him play football. We all used to go swimming at Mill's Hole, and James was always so much fun. Praying for his wife and family. He will be missed by many.

Shirley
Clinton, AR
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Sunday, March 24, 2019

My thought an prayers are with you and as you go thru this difficult time. James was a good man and he will be missed. Our loss but heavens gain. Heaven gained a wonderful man today.
RIP James.

Pam Lindsey
Marshall, AR
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Sunday, March 24, 2019

I am so sorry. I have no words just lifting your family up in prayer. Love you. Pam

Monte Collums
Clinton, AR
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Sunday, March 24, 2019

RIP My friend

Jeanie Dunn McDaniel
Clinton, AR
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Sunday, March 24, 2019

Dear Sonja and Family,,,so saddened to hear of James passing. He was always kind and caring to me. He clearly loved his Sonja and kids and grandkids,,,there are no words to stop the pain, no words to fill the void he has left. Take comfort in his love that will always be with you. Take comfort from our Heavenly Father and his son Jesus Christ, lean on him. Love and prayers for you all.
Jeanie Dunn McDaniel

Donna Branscum
Clinton, AR
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Sunday, March 24, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all.

Darlene Sowers
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Sunday, March 24, 2019

Sonya and Family, so deeply saddened to hear that James passed away. Daddy always thought a lot of him and talked of him often while working for the Highway Department. He will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to you, and you will be in my prayers. Love you!

Fred & Willena Herman
Fairfield Bay, AR
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Sunday, March 24, 2019

Our condolences and continued prayers for Sonya and the family. May God bless and comfort you. All our live,
Fred &Willena

Fred & Willena Herman
Fairfield Bay, AR
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Sunday, March 24, 2019

Our condolences and continued prayers for Sonya and the family. May God bless and comfort you. All our live,
Fred &Willena

Sam and Pat Pemberton
Nixa, MO
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Sunday, March 24, 2019

Our deepest sympathy and prayers

Deana Garbow
Clinton, AR
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Sunday, March 24, 2019

I am so very sorry to hear of James' passing. He was a wonderful human and always gave 100% to everything he did. He a had an infectious smile and was kind to everyone he met. I am sending prayers of comfort for family.

Betty Sturch Mattox
Pleasant Plains, AR
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Sunday, March 24, 2019

Sonya, Jeremiah, Ryan and family i am so sorry for your loss James was a great guy love and miss you guys my deepest sympathy to you all

Reba ramsey
Scotland, AR
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Sunday, March 24, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Praying for God to comfort each of you.

Larry and Linda Lewis
, AR
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Sunday, March 24, 2019

Sorry for your loss.

James Miller
Clinton, AR
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Sunday, March 24, 2019

I’m so very sorry for your loss.

Jerel & Kathleen Brown
Shirley, AR
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Sunday, March 24, 2019

Sonya and family, so sorry to hear the sad news about James. You & family are in our thoughts and prayers.

A C and Carolyn Diles
CLINTON, AR
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Sunday, March 24, 2019

Dearest Sonja and Family - Our hearts are breaking with you at the loss of dear James. He will be missed. May the Angels run out to meet him, and send you peace.