Joseph Wayne Villemaire, 72, of Pocahontas passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born November 25, 1944 in Stouffville, Canada to Joseph and Evelyn Hoff Villemaire. He married Marie Haynes on January 12, 2002 in Pocahontas. He was employed at Nelson Bainbridge and a member of Peoples Faith Tabernacle in Hoxie.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Marie of the home; son, Bill Fois of Canada; daughters, Jennifer Fry of Canada and Bridget Stacey of Pocahontas; brother, Paul Villemaire of Canada; and grandchildren, Isaiah, Mya and Harlee.