John Darrell Hindmarsh

John Darrell Hindmarsh, age 74, passed away after a short battle with Leukemia on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Born September 2, 1950, he was a beloved son of Darrell Wesley Hindmarsh and Ruth Ellen (Simmons) Hindmarsh. John was a graduate of Northside High School in Fort Smith, AR, Class of 1968. Shortly after graduation, John joined the United States Military, having served in the Army from 1968 to 1977, with a 13 month tour in Vietnam, as well as the 188th Air National Guard from 1983 to 1998, up until his retirement. In the midst of his noble service, John married the love of his life, Becky (Ray) Hindmarsh on June 2, 1983, in Gatesville, Texas, and they spent 41 years together in marriage. John worked many years as a maintenance technician at several local companies, such as Mead Container, Inland, and Allen Canning. Since retirement, he continued working part time in various positions with O'Reilly's, Area Agency, and most recently, Wal-Mart. He was a man who enjoyed many things in his life. In his spare time John could be found watching Fox News, playing Texas Hold 'Em, drinking coffee, or deciphering Sodoku puzzles. He was a hard working man, who was always dedicated to providing for his family, whom he loved immensely. John will be remembered as a gentle soul, who was hard working, sincere, peaceful, and a humble man of God. He will be dearly missed by a host of family and friends.

John is survived by his loving wife, Becky Hindmarsh of the home; five children, Jason Hindmarsh of Pocola, OK; Jeffrey Hindmarsh of Barling, AR; Mark Hindmarsh of Fort Smith, AR; Mary Hindmarsh of Van Buren, AR; and Sondra Benton and husband Elton Jr. of Greenwood, AR; seven grandchildren, Hayden; Andrew; Taylor; Johnny; Braxton; Tyson; and Kane; one brother, David Hindmarsh and wife Anita of Fort Smith, AR; Brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. He is preceded in death by his parents, Darrell and Ruth Hindmarsh; one brother, James Hindmarsh; mother-in-law, Mary Ann Ray; and his father-in-law, Donald Ray.

Visitation will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Lewis Funeral Chapel, located at 4817 Kelley Hwy in Fort Smith, AR 72904. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at House of Refuge Church, located at 469051 US-64 in Gans, OK 74936. A Committal Service will take place at 1:00 p.m., also on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Fort Smith National Cemetery, located at 522 Garland Ave in Fort Smith, AR 72901. Cremation is under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. The family would like to give a special thank you to Mercy Hematology and Mercy Infusion Center for their care over the past decade, as well as Mercy Fort Smith 5500 and their Hospice teams for all the wonderful care that was given to John in his final days. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: House of Refuge Building Fund, P.O. Box 982, Muldrow, OK 74948.

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