Jack D Cameron

Jack D. Cameron, 88 of El Dorado, AR, died Friday, August 8, 2014 at Medical Center of South Arkansas following a sudden illness. Born on February 26, 1926 in Wesson, AR; he was the son of Owen F. and Mattie Mae Burley Cameron.

Jack was a member and greeter at Wyatt Baptist Church and a 32 Degree Mason. A veteran of World War II, Jack served in Army Corp of Engineers and was awarded the World War Victory Medal and Army of Occupation Medal Germany.He was also a member of the Master Builders. He retired from Monsanto Chemical Company as a supervisor and continued working for El Dorado Chemical Company as a consultant. He enjoyed camping, fishing, wood working and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Maxine Hines; a brother Donald R. Cameron.

Survivor are his wife of 65 years Joycelyn Matlock Cameron of El Dorado; a son Gary W Cameron(Denise) of Parkers Chapel; daughter, Judy Welch (Danny) of Keithville, LA; brothers Gerald W. Cameron of Forney, TX; sisters Hilda Holder of El Dorado and Patricia Northcutt of Levelland, TX; along with grandchildren Amanda Rich (Chris), Jeff Cameron, Cameron Vick (Carrie), Sharon Guthrie (William), Wendy Mathews (Danny), Daniel Welch (Jessica) and Caleb Welch (Megan);and six great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 Saturday at Young's Funeral Directors

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 10, 2014, at Wyatt Baptist Church with Rev Donny Hymer and Rev. Josh Bullock officiating. Interment will follow at Scotland Cemetery near Junction City, AR.

Memorials may be made to Wyatt Baptist Church, 4621 W Hillsboro St, El Dorado, AR 71730.