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Andrew Shane "Drew" Walston

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Andrew Shane "Drew" Walston born Sept. 18, 1990 and died May 4, 2012. Drew was born to Shane and Julie Walston of Dierks, Ark. He is survived by his parents, one daughter Raylie Walston, two siblings Austin and Adriana Walston, grandparents Phil and Judy Walston, two great-grandmothers Aileen Walston and Opal Hobbs also of Dierks, a number of aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Doc and Florine Ford and two great-grandfathers Jr Walston and Buddy Hobbs. Drew attended Henderson State University. He was an avid sportsman that loved the outdoors. Other than family and hanging out with friends, hunting and fishing were his life. While in high school Drew received many awards including All-State honors in baseball three years, basketball two years, and football one year. Drew also loved coaching younger kids; he enjoyed passing his knowledge of sports on to them. Drew played one year of college baseball for Coffeyville Community College in Kansas before a shoulder injury ended his career. Drew touched the lives of countless people and had an impact on anyone who was fortunate enough to know him. Even in death, Drew gave life by being an organ donor. Funeral services for Drew will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the Dierks High School Gymnasium with Scott Feemster officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Monday, May 7, 2012 at the funeral home in Dierks. You may register on-line at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com.

Published May 7, 2012

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