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William Nick "W.N." Vafakos

William Nick "W.N." Vafakos

1930 — 2025
At rest at Bug Scuffle Cemetery
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William Nick "W.N" Vafakos

Age 94, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the Arkansas State Veterans Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born June 13, 1930 in Strickler, Arkansas, the son of James and Hazel (Crawley) Vafakos.

W.N. retired from the Lincoln School District as Asst. Superintendent. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers Paul Vafakos and Philinopolis Vafakos.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years Dr. Virginia Woods Vafakos; one son Patrick "Nicco" Vafakos of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; two daughters Katrina "Thea" Vafakos of Palatine, Illinois, and Varoniquica "Gely" Clay of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; seven grandchildren Brooklyn Berry, Lamon Berry, Baeley Berry, Markus Vafakos, Kailo Clay, DJ Clay, and Ariah Clay.

The family will receive friends Monday, March 17, 2025, 6:00-7:00 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, at Bug Scuffle Cemetery in West Fork, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Bug Scuffle Cemetery.

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Memories & Condolences · 8

Kara (Reed) Maberry· StudentMar 20, 2025

So sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers of comfort for the family.

Prairie Grove, AR
Shirley Spears· friendsMar 17, 2025

Virginia and family it is sad to hear of W. N.'s passing. I will be keeping you in my prayers and know too that I will be thinking of you in this hard time.

Linda Sims· FriendMar 14, 2025

Virginia - so sorry for your loss. My sympathy goes to you and your family.

Linda Sims

Merice Mills· FriendMar 11, 2025

My sincerest condolences to you, Virginia as well as your children. Take care and always remember the good times.

Beaumont, Tx
Tiffany Bell Daniels· former studentMar 11, 2025

He was my elementary school principal from 1978-1983 and resided next to my dad at the Veterans' Home. Sending love an prayers.

FAYETTEVILLE, AR
Dorothy A Thomas· friendMar 11, 2025

W.N. was a kind, honest, very caring person and a great principal. I had the privilege of working as his secretary at the Lincoln Elementary School for several years and he always conducted himself in a very professional manner. I am so sorry hearing of his passing and Virginia and family have my prayers.

PRAIRIE GROVE, Ar
T· NobodyMar 11, 2025

We only talked a few times but what we talked about will stay with me forever, he was a great man and loved his family dearly, his memories and stories will live on. Im greatful to have had the chance to meet him. His family will forever be in my prayers.

Prairie grove, Ar
Dorothy Ivey· FriendMar 11, 2025

I am so very sorry to hear of WN’s passing and I am praying without ceasing for all of you. What a wonderful life you built together in those 61 years!

Gravette, AR