Joe Fenner Head

Joe Fenner Head, of Fayetteville, Ark., formerly of Eureka Springs, Ark., passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Fayetteville, at the age of 86. He was born November 6, 1935, in Eureka Springs, Ark., to George Alec Head and Cora Ruby (Whiteley) Head. He was president of the 1953 graduating class of Eureka Springs High School. Joe was a mail carrier for many years. Not long after retiring, he went back to work as the Events Coordinator for the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce. After retiring again, Joe worked in Business Development for Community First Bank and later Signature Bank of Arkansas. He was a charter member of Faith Christian Family Church in Eureka Springs, as well as a member of the Jaycee's, Lion's Club, The Rotary Club, the Bella Vista Fly Tiers, and was an avid Razorback fan. Joe was a wonderful husband, father, and an adored papa. He was also known for his huge heart, working for many years as a volunteer firefighter, Boy Scout leader, and square dance caller for the Hedgehoppers. Joe had a passion for kids and sports, donating hours of his time not only to create a Little League program in his hometown, but was instrumental in building a baseball field "one load of dirt at a time" on donated land. He enjoyed coaching baseball for many years, and hundreds of youngsters in Carroll County knew Joe as "Coach." He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Doris Jane Darnall. He is survived by his wife of almost 63 years, Kathryn Head, son, Gary Head (Teri) of Rogers, Ark., daughter, Gayelynn Head (Kari) of Tulsa, Okla., son, Greg Head (Catherine) of Springdale, Ark., and sister, Genevieve (Bud) Bowman of Eureka Springs, Ark. He is also survived by five granddaughters, Alexandria Gladden (Will) of Fayetteville, Ark., Alison Head (Shelby) of Springdale, Ark., Catelyn Devlin (Hazel) of Ft. Worth, Texas, Christen Million (Malachi) of Lincoln, Neb., and Genna Grace Head of Fayetteville, Ark. He is survived by four great-grandchildren, Kingsley Kay Gladden of Fayetteville, Ark., Oliver James Devlin and Archer Gray Devlin of Ft. Worth, Texas, and August John Million of Lincoln, Neb. He is also survived by several nephews, as well as a host of extended family and innumerable friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, August 5, at Faith Christian Family Church in Eureka Springs. As Joe would have wanted, casual attire is requested. Fishing shirts are optional. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Washington Regional Hospital, Fayetteville, Ark., or Big Paws of the Ozarks, (https://givebutter.com/joehead). To sign the online guest book please visit: www.bernafuneralhomes.com