John W. Sallis, III

With sadness and relief we announce the death of John W. Sallis III, 78 years of age of Springdale, Ark. Loving, and professional care from the Circle of Life hospice helped John find a new life on Nov. 26, 2014. He died in peace of natural causes from multiple health complications. Born on Oct. 1,1936, in Clarksville, Ark., John was the son of John W. Sallis II and Lucy Yearwood Sallis. He grew up with three loving sisters, Dawn, Betty and Joanne. Of his immediate family, he is survived only by his sister Betty Fiser in Memphis, Tenn. John attended the University of Arkansas School of Pharmacy in Little Rock, Ark., in 1961. John married his best friend and love of his life, Marilyn Sue Savage in Booneville, Ark., on July 29, 1962. His pharmaceutical career took him from retail pharmacy into a 18-year tenure at Springdale, Ark., Northwest Medical Center. At a young age, John built a passion for jazz and drums, playing throughout college and in various jazz performance groups. He was also a dedicated Boy Scout Leader to his son and friends on many adventures during their scouting years. His other passions include, model train and gun collecting. John is survived by his wife, Marilyn S. Sallis in Springdale, Ark.; his son, J. Scott Sallis, wife Janet in Pensacola, Fla.; and daughter, Dawn M. Schenkel, husband Doug in Nashville, Tenn. John has enjoyed four beautiful grandchildren, Grayson Lane and Greer Olivia Schenkel, John Oliver and James Walter Sallis. John is also survived by his sister, Betty Mae Fiser; husband James H. in Memphis, Tenn., and respective nieces and nephews. We invite you to celebrate his life with us during a visitation at Springdale First United Methodist Church Chapel located at 206 W Johnson Ave., Springdale, AR 72764 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, 2014. A Memorial service will be held at Springdale First United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014. Memorials may be given in memory of John to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, AR 72762 and Springdale First United Methodist Church's; Bread of Life, 208 West Emma Ave., Springdale, AR 72764 and Boy Scout Troop 107, c/o First United Methodist Church, 206 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale, AR 72764. Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral.com.