Mr. John Samuel Baty of Harrisburg, departed this life Saturday, December 20, 2014, at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 86. He was born December 24, 1927 in Newport, the son of William Charles Baty and Bessie Cooper Baty. John was a retired mechanic and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shooting pool. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He married Johnnie Mae Smith September 27, 1949 and they enjoyed 65 years together. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Charles Baty and Bessie Baty, and eight siblings. He is survived by his wife, Johnnie Mae Baty of the home, three sons, John Junior Baty (Sherry) of Apollo Beach, FL, Michael Baty (Wendy) of Harrisburg, Christopher Baty of Sebring, FL, two daughters, Patricia Ann Baty of Harrisburg and Michelle Leigh Baty, one brother, Jessie Baty of St. Charles, IL, one sister, Louise Baty of Newport, 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at the family\u0027s house Friday, December 26, 2014, at noon. The address is 7769 McClelland Drive, Harrisburg, AR 72432. Friends are invited to attend. Gregg-Weston Funeral Home of Harrisburg is in charge of arrangements.