Weldon Homer Deen

Weldon Homer Deen 79 of Springdale died December 23, 2013 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born January 14, 1934 in Winslow, Arkansas to Clifford I. and Jewell Sebourn Deen. He was a United States Army veteran. Deen was a retired mechanic for JTL and was a member of Elmdale Baptist Church."Uncle Cotton" to his nieces and nephews, he was an avid outdoorsman and first rate mechanic. He loved tractors, the music of Bob Wills, and his dog Gretchen. He will be remembered for his slight frame, large appetite and hearty laugh. He and his wife were lifelong residents of Springdale. In their retirement years, they enjoyed volunteering at the Jones Center for Families. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty Lou Deen of the home, one sister, Joanne Baker of Springdale. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday December 27, 2013 at Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale. Burial will follow at Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 12:00 Noon till 2:00 P.M. Memorials may be made to Jones Center for Families 922 E. Emma Ave., Springdale, Arkansas 72764 Online condolences may be made to www.siscofuneral.com