Henry O\'Neal Washington, Sr.

Mr. Henry O’Neal “Big Daddy,” “Bay Bay” Washington, Sr. was born September 7, 1923 to Mr. and Mrs. Manual Washington of Marianna, Arkansas. Henry Washington, Sr. departed from Earth to begin his eternal rest with his loving wife on November 12, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife- Carrie Ethel Washington, his parents, his siblings and his son, Jefferson (J.C) Washington, Sr. While on Earth, Henry Washington accomplished many things and many firsts: • Survivor of the 1931 Arkansas Delta Flood • A World War II Navy veteran on the U.S.S. Belleau Wood (CVL-24) • 1st African American supervisor at Halstead Industries in Wynne, AR • Long time “Smokey the Bear” at the Marianna Elementary Schools-teaching fire prevention • Worked for 22 years in the Marianna Forest Service • Long time Trustee at Mt. City Baptist Church • Helped build Lee Senior High School in Marianna, AR • Longtime landscaper for Henry Boyd, Marianna, AR Henry was among his family when he reunited with Jesus. He leaves to cherish his memory; Daughters: Jean Kelly, Mary Washington, Carrie Washington, Gloria (Ann) Hancock and Helen Sue Smith Sons: Henry Washington, Jr., Robert Washington, Sr., Clifton (Beth) Washington, Sr., Booker T. (Veronica) Washington, David (Maricruz Avina) Washington, Herbert Smith, Lloyd Smith, Aaron Smith, Karon Smith Nieces: Essie Mae Westbrook and Marie Caffey. He also leaves a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren along with many friends he has met along the way to continue his memory and legacy.