Arthur T. Watada JR, age 80 of Bryant, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017. He was born on August 16, 1937 in Platteville, Colorado to the late, A. M. SR and En Watada. He enjoyed passing time gardening, mowing and spending time outdoors. He loved spoiling his fat dog, Max, and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. He strived to stay active until the very end.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, Lou Watada, and three brothers.

Mr. Watada is survived by two sons, Lester Watada (Teresa) of North Little Rock, and Art Watada (Robin) of Cabot; grandchildren, Mariko Watada, Toshi Watada, Corina Jordan, Dominic Watada and Kanji Watada; great-grandchildren, Juliana Miller, Tully Jordan, Hiroshi Watada, Abbigale Boss, Anna Rodney, Jacob Rodney, Rayna Watada, and Rayden Watada; eight siblings and a host of family and friends who all love and miss him dearly.

A celebration of life will be held at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 4:00 PM.

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