James Arthur Kreis

James Arthur Kreis resident of Augusta, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at the age of 68. He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on November 27, 1950 and was the son of Orville James and Anna Ruth Burkhart Kreis. He was an avid sports enthusiast and loved watching and playing golf. He is survived by two sons, James Baker "Jay" Kreis of Charlotte, North Carolina, Matthew Kyle Kreis and wife Sarah of Joplin, Missouri, one granddaughter, Emma Isabelle Kreis of Joplin, Missouri, his mother, Ruth Kreis of Augusta, Arkansas, four brothers, Gary Kreis and wife Ann of Arlington, Tennessee, Michael Wayne "Mickey" Kreis and wife Ginger of Augusta, Arkansas, Jeffery "Jeff" Kreis and wife Teresa of Little Rock, Arkansas, David Kreis and wife Lisa of Hutto, Texas. Memorial services will be held at the Augusta First Baptist Church on Thursday, April 11th beginning at 6 p.m. thompsonwilsonfh.com 870-731-2551.