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James David "JD" Morse

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James David "JD" Morse, age 94, of Springdale, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017. He was born on Aug. 9, 1922, in Mulberry, Ark., to Wiley Nathaniel and Bessie White Morse. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 71 years, Vesta Butler Morse; three sisters, Delta Tankersly, Maxine Mohn, and Marie Clark; three brothers, Thell Morse, Vivan Morse, and Thurman Morse; one granddaughter, Kimberly Kaye Henshaw; and two son-in-laws, Arthur Burke and Wendell Kirk. He was a member of Calvary Free Will Baptist Church in Springdale where he enjoyed worshiping with his Christian family. He diligently worked on his farm for thirty years as well as working outside the home as a painter contractor for well over forty years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed spending time with family and friends, lending a helping hand wherever he was needed. He would work all day and coon hunt all night and still out do the youngsters. He loved to talk, visit, and tell stories about all he had seen and done over the years. He had a deep love for his family, friends, and everyone he encountered. JD is survived by his four children, Louise Kirk of Springdale, David Morse and wife Diana of Springdale, Shirley Burke of Fayetteville, and Pam McCratic and husband Robert of Springdale; four grandchildren, Darin Kirk of Springdale, Lichelle Burke of Springdale, Jeremy Henshaw of Springdale, and Nathan Burke of Fayetteville; six great-grandchildren, Austin Burke, Mallory Burke, Jaxson Burke, Brieanna Burke, Brittany Burke, and Aiden Burke; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and a multitude of friends. A visitation will be held from 5–7 p.m. on Monday, May 8, 2017, at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Calvary Free Will Baptist Church at 1000 N Gutensohn Road, Springdale, AR 72762. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Calvary Free Will Baptist church at 1000 N Gutensohn Rd, Springdale, Ark. 72762. To sign the online guest book please visit www.nelsonberna.com.

Published May 7, 2017

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