Jackie Presley, 68 of Fort Smith, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021. He was born on September 29, 1952 in Fort Smith to the late Oscar L. and Sabra Thomas Presley. He was a Plant Manager for Weldon Williams and Lick, and retired after 50 years of service. Jackie loved playing golf with his buddies and going to Stock Car races. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Jeffcoat; brother-in-law, Sam Jeffcoat, a sister-in-law, Kathy Presley, his mother-in-law, Virginia Klein, and brother-in-law, George Klein.
Funeral Service will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. A private family committal of his ashes will be at Holy Cross Cemetery. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife Theda, of the home; a daughter, Tracy Coward (Eric), of Greenwood; a brother, David Presley of Fort Smith, father-in-law, George F. (Frank) Klein, sister-in-law Laura Palmer (Jeff), sister-in-law, Judy McDonald (Damon), two grandchildren, Ethan Coward and Presley Coward, along with several nieces and nephews.
Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Spradley, Todd Humble, John Hanna, Chris Meyers, Seth Davis, Kobi Mussett, Jeff Palmer, Damon McDonald, Ryan Presley, Jace Presley, and David Presley.
Family will greet friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M Wednesday at the funeral home, with the rosary to start at 7:00 P.M. in the funeral home chapel.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Reynolds Cancer Support House, 3324 S. M St, Fort Smith, AR 72903 or Ben Geren Youth Golf Academy, 6100 Golf Course Loop, Fort Smith, AR 72916.
