Billy Wayne McKa, age 75, of Diamondhead community, passed from this life on November 6, 2019 at his home. He was born on March 25, 1944 in Dierks the son of the late Barney and Jewell Pasley McKa. Billy was a graduate of Arkadelphia High School and attended Henderson State University.  He served in the Army National Guard for many years. Billy was the owner of Hot Spring County Tie and Lumber Company. He enjoyed fishing and golfing in his free time. Billy is preceded in death by his parents and one brother Jimmy McKa.

Billy is survived by his wife Carolyn White McKa of the home, one daughter, Shalon Doss of Malvern, two grandchildren, Patrick and Elise Doss of Malvern and one brother, James Lee Blackwood and his wife Judy of Donaldson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Welch Funeral Home with Bro Bill Holland officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until service time.

Interment will be at Jones Cemetery in Brown Springs.

Memorials can be made to the Jones Cemetery Fund c/o Brenda Cornelius 2538 Hwy 51 Donaldson, AR 71941

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.