John William Jerrell

John William Jerrell, 91, of Alma, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014. He was born October 8, 1922 in Fort Smith to the late Leo and Georgia Jerrell. He was a retired farmer, a member of Fern Assembly of God in Fern, AR, a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge; and a certified Grotto’s Lector. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Lee Jerrell.

He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Betty Jean Jerrell of the home; two daughters, Sharon Jerrell of Alma, and Linda Wilbourn and husband Bill of Rudy; a brother, Robert Jerrell and wife Shirley of Fort Smith; three grandsons, Craig Wilbourn and wife Tricia, Kevin Wilbourn and wife Amanda, and Shannon Wilbourn and wife Pansy; ten great-grandchildren, Jessica Wilbourn, Melissa Robertson and husband Willy, Abby Wilbourn, Charley Wilbourn, Harley Davis and husband Kaleb, Dillon Wilbourn, Cody Wilbourn, Matthew Wilbourn, Isiah Wilbourn, and Hunter Wilbourn; and four great-great-grandchildren, Ryzen Belle Star, Braxton Davis, Raven Jones, and soon to arrive, Maddox Doyle.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 6, 2014 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at Dora Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.

Pallbearers will be Craig Wilbourn, Kevin Wilbourn, Shannon Wilbourn, Dillon Wilbourn, Cody Wilbourn, and Matthew Wilbourn.

The family will visit with friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2014, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.