John M. Wacaster Jr.

John M. Wacaster Jr. - Submitted photo
John M. Wacaster Jr. - Submitted photo

John Michael Wacaster Jr., of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at the age of 49.

John was born in Jacksonville, Ark., and grew up in North Little Rock and Hot Springs. He was a United States Army veteran, and had a career as a truck driver, driving many miles around the continent of North America. In his spare time, he was an artist that had a talent for wood carving and metal work.

John will be remembered as trustworthy, sincere, and a man of integrity, as well as funny and witty. He also enjoyed giving and serving those around him.

John is preceded in death by his parents, John Wacaster, Sr. and Rebecca Hogue Wacaster; and an uncle, Ricky Hogue.

He is survived by Aunt Nancy and Uncle Raul Hernandez, Aunt Judy and Uncle Mike Van Abel. Cousins, Regina Lovato, Christine Contreras, Ian Van Abel, Emily Smyly and Adam Van Abel, and their families; as well as his beloved canine, a Shih Tzu named Charlie.

Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2023, at Smith Family Funeral Home - Hot Springs.

Guest registry is at http://www.smithfamilycares.com.

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