Arkansas grandma befriends teen after he returns lost wallet

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• Dee Harkrider, 61, left her pockets behind in a procuring cart at a Forrest Metropolis, Arkansas, Walmart.

• Delivontae Johnson, 19, discovered the pockets and obtained in contact with Harkrider, driving miles out of his method to deliver it to her in one other city.

• “He might have simply taken it into the shop, however he took it upon himself to deliver it to me,” stated Harkrider.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) – An Arkansas girl is praising a youngster who drove miles out of his method to return a pockets he discovered within the car parking zone of a Walmart on Thursday.

Dee Harkrider, 61, stated she had no concept she had left her pockets behind in a procuring cart on the Forrest Metropolis, Arkansas, retailer, and was amazed when she realized a younger man had discovered the pockets and was headed her means.

“Anyone might have picked that up,” stated Harkrider. “He might have simply taken it into the shop, however he took it upon himself to deliver it to me. I’m simply overwhelmed.”

Nineteen-year-old Delivontae Johnson stated he went to Walmart to interchange a tire. He stated he parked in a pharmacy spot and instantly seen the pockets.

“I wasn’t imagined to be parking in that spot however thank God I did,” stated Johnson.

Johnson stated he discovered Harkrider’s driver’s license, began driving to her dwelling in Wynne, and was capable of get in contact together with her by way of Fb.

“I dwell in Wynne, however I used to be in Palestine. So, that younger man detoured and got here to Palestine and introduced me my pockets,” stated Harkrider.

The 2 met up within the car parking zone of a restaurant. Harkrider stated she hugged Johnson and requested him to take an image together with her to submit on Fb as a result of she was grateful for what he had performed.

“I needed individuals to know what this younger man had performed for me. I needed to share it,” Harkrider stated.

Harkrider additionally gave Johnson a $20 invoice tucked inside her pockets and stated she wished she might have performed extra.

“No, ma’am. It was greater than I anticipated,” stated Johnson.

Johnson, an East Arkansas Neighborhood Faculty pupil, stated he was glad to have the fuel cash. He additionally stated his mother was pleased with him.

“She stated I did a very good job. I’m glad she raised me to be the person I’m at present,” Johnson stated.

Johnson and Harkrider are actually Fb buddies and even came upon they’ve a good friend in widespread. Johnson stated she needs individuals to know there are nonetheless good individuals on the market who wish to assist one another.

“God watched over me. He introduced this angel into my life,” she stated. “God sends individuals for a purpose into one another’s lives.”

Johnson stated {that a} week earlier, he had blown out his tire after hitting a pothole on his method to church. He stated he was blissful issues labored out the best way they did.

“I as soon as heard in church from a pastor the satan will strike earlier than God begins to bless,” Johnson stated.

Harkrider stated she has little doubt God will bless Johnson for his act of kindness and hopes they keep in contact for years to come back.

“You’re caught with me now,” joked Harkrider.