James Wade Walters, age 81, of Dover, died Saturday, November 16, 2024, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born March 13, 1943, in Dover to Wade Jr. and Mildred Imogene Sinclair Walters.

He was a member of Rock Springs Community Church in Hector. He loved to team rope and rodeo. Farming and cattleman were his life, and he loved to bale hay. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy and spending time riding four-wheelers and playing with them was at the top of his priority list.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, David and Charles Joe Walters; a grandson, Wade C. Walters; three nephews, Michael Tindall, Curtis Tindall and Cuyler Devine; a brother-in-law, Charlie Tindall; and a sister-in-law, Joyce Walters.

Survivors include, his wife, Shirley Jo Walters; a son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Regina Walters; a sister and brother-in-law, Patsy and Jim Wisbrock; a brother and sisters-in-law, Billy and Diane Walters and Betty Walters; one granddaughter, Chelsy Lyles (PJ); and four great-grandchildren, Braden, Emily, Jordan and Jett Lyles.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in the Shinn Chapel, with Pastor Keith Walters and Mr. Shannon Walters officiating. Burial will be in McFadden Cemetery in Dover under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be PJ and Braden Lyles, Randall, Shannon, Blake, James D., Kaegen, Kade and Aaron Walters, Brian Roach, Phil Walker and Ricky Barton.

Honorary pallbearers will be all his nephews, nieces and cousins.

Memorials may be made to Rock Springs Community Church, P.O. Box 196, Hector, AR 72843, or to Nova Star Rescue, 14682 SR 333, Dover, AR 72837.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com .