Arkansas Tech University student John Wayne Brown of Dardanelle died on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023.
Brown graduated from Dardanelle High School in 2017 and enrolled at ATU in 2018. He graduated from Arkansas Tech in May 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice and criminology. At the time of his passing, he was preparing to apply for medical school by taking ATU courses in chemistry and genetics. He was 23.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of John’s passing,” said ATU President Dr. Robin E. Bowen. “Arkansas Tech extends its sincere condolences to his family and friends. The ATU Health and Wellness Center (479-968-0329) has counselors available if ATU students, faculty and staff need their services during this time of grieving.”
The family has announced that visitation and the funeral service will take place at First Baptist Church of Dardanelle, 118 South 2nd Street.
Visitation is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, and the funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11.
The obituary is available at www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/john-brown-obituary?id=42235387.
