After Jerry retired from Rheem Maufacturing in 1987, he and his son Jim opened a Rheem HVAC distributorship in Denver, Colorado. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Jerry was the widower of Jo Ann O’Mara.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Terese and Dr. Rick Staton of Fort Smith; his son, Jim O’Mara of Denver, Colorado; his sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Leo Murphy of Prescott, Arizona; two granddaughters and their husbands, Sara and Taylor Staley of Fayetteville and Annie and Derek Harrison of Springdale; as well as two great grandsons, Miles and Max Staley.
The family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00pm Monday June 25, 2018 at Edwards Funeral Home. A private inurnment will be held at a later date at Christ the King Columbarium. Services and cremation are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Peachtree Hospice for the care of their father. The family would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to caregivers Paula Rogers and Brian Gillooley for all the dedication and love shown towards their father.
Memorial may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Oklahoma and Arkansas Chapter, Western Arkansas Regional Center, 2408 South 51st Court, Suite F, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903.
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