John Russell Westfall

John Russell Westfall, age 84, of Glenwood, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022.

He was born on September 17, 1938, in Amity, Arkansas the son of Russell Harrison Westfall and Edna Marie Wilson Westfall. He was preceded in death by his parents.

John married the love of his life and the apple of his eye, Mary, on July 12, 1963. He was a member of Glenwood Freewill Baptist Church. He was a proud alumnus of Glenwood High School, after high school, John achieved his Master’s Degree from Henderson State Teacher’s College. John served Glenwood High School as a teacher and principal for 17 years where he was admired by all students. He was a mechanic in his father’s shop which he later took over. He also worked maintenance at the slate mill owned by Certain-teed Products Corporation. John was truly a jack of all trades. John will be known as a legend by his family, friends, and all that knew and loved him. His love for his family was truly unconditional.

John is survived by the love of his life for 59 years, Mary Westfall; his two daughters and son-in-law, Regina Smith of Glenwood and Lisa and Kevin Coakley of Hot Springs; his son, John E. Westfall of Glenwood; his grandchildren, Shannon McCoy, Lela Westfall, Chris Westfall, Kelley Coakley, and Sean Coakley; his great-grandchildren, Shawn, Deidra, and J.T.; His six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family members and a host of wonderful friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 8, 2022, in the Smith Family Funeral Home Chapel in Glenwood with Bro. Bobby Lock officiating.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 7, 2022, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, at the funeral home.

Interment will be in the County Line Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Shawn McCoy, J.T. McCoy, Darrell McCoy, John Westfall, Kevin Coakley, and Sean Coakley.

Memorials made to "S.P.O.T.S." animal shelter at PO Box 824, Glenwood, AR  71943, or County Line Cemetery, Glenwood at Diamond Bank.

Guest registry is at www.smithfamilycares.com.