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Johnnie Eugene Wesson

Johnnie Eugene Wesson, age 67, of Garfield, died Nov. 22, 2013, at the VA Medical Center in Oklahoma City. He was born in Bakersfield, Calif., on March 31, 1946, to the late John and Nettie Cordelia (Callahan) Wesson. He served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam, and later enlisted in the U.S. Army. Following honorable discharge, he entered the Army Reserve and retired with the rank of Sergeant. He was a member of the Mercy and Grace Cathedral in Springdale. Survivors include his children, Natalie Toole and husband, David, of Rogers, Bradley Wesson of Deer Lodge, Mont., Dawn Wesson, Jeffery Wesson, both of Fresno, Calif.; siblings, Leveta Martin, Billie Martin, Ken Wesson, Debbie Lunn, all of California, Rick Wesson of Garfield; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. in Fayetteville National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rollins Funeral Home of Rogers. www.rollinsfuneral.com.

Published November 30, 2013

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