Jack Dale Reaper

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Roller-Daniel Funeral Home
411 E Race Avenue
Searcy, AR  72143
Saturday, December 10, 2016
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Service Schedule
Roller-Daniel Funeral Home
411 E. Race
Searcy, AR  72143
Sunday, December 11, 2016
2:00 p.m.
Cemetery
White County Memorial Gardens
3306 E. Park Ave.
Searcy, AR  72143
I served in the Army.
Jack Dale ReaperI am a Veteran.

of Searcy, AR

November 13, 1925 - December 7, 2016

Jack Dale Reaper, 91, of Albion went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, December 7, the 75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Invasion. Mr. Reaper was born on November 13, 1925, to the late Fred and Grace Reaper of the Hickory Flat community in northern White County.

Upon graduating from Pleasant Plains High School, Mr. Reaper joined the Army in 1943 and served in the infantry in France during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. He and 300 others were captured by the Germans and sent to a POW camp for three months until they were liberated by the French at the end of the war. Mr. Reaper was the last surviving World War II POW in White County.

In 1946, Mr. Reaper moved to Albion and married his wife of 64 years, the late Ollie B. Reaper. Together they started Reaper Farms Inc., a business he operated and grew for 70 years, winning Arkansas Farm Family of the Year in 1964.

Mr. Reaper was a dedicated member of the Oak Grove United Methodist Church as well as a 33rd Degree Mason, the highest achievable rank of the Masonic Lodge.

Mr. Reaper was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ollie B. Reaper, daughter Diane Bell, and grandsons Mark Stewart and Geoff Roberson. He is survived by a sister, Clarene Reaper of Searcy, a daughter, June Stewart of Albion, a son, Jacky Reaper and his wife Janet of Albion, five grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, in addition to numerous extended family and friends.

Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 8:00pm Saturday December 10, 2016 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm Sunday December 11, 2016 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Gilliam and Rev. Stephen Waggoner officiating.

Interment will follow the service at White County Memorial Gardens in Searcy.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations can be made to the Oak Grove United Methodist Church at Albion, AR. Or CARTI North Searcy.

For online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

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17 Condolence(s)
Kristy Roberson
North Little Rock, AR
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Friday, June 23, 2017

I just want to thank you all for including my children in the lovely tribute to Jack. I know that Diane is watching from above, and that she really appreciates the love and caring you have shown to her children and grandchildren in their time of grief. Including them in the tribute was just what she would have wanted. I'm sure God will welcome you all with open arms, knowing you have been such wonderful people!

MaryAnn Froud Blanton
Rogers,
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Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. What a legacy he leaves you all. May you find comfort in his memories.
I am one of Darrell and Hilma's girls.

Diann Poe
Letona, AR
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Saturday, December 10, 2016

Jacky, I am very sorry for the loss of your dad. Prayers are sent for you and family.

Jerry & Janice Burlison
Heber Springs, AR
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Saturday, December 10, 2016

Thinking of you sorry for your loss

allen perry
pangburn, AR
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Saturday, December 10, 2016

sorry for your loss

Burns Family
Shawnee,
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Saturday, December 10, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Reaper family.

Coy, Taryn, and Ainsley

Randy And Amanda Doyle
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Saturday, December 10, 2016

We were sorry to hear that Jack has passed away he was a good man, prayers for your family

Rick & Penny Huckabee
searcy, AR
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Saturday, December 10, 2016

Sadden to hear of Mr Jack's death. He always kept us on our toes. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. God bless

Coy Burns
Shawnee,
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Saturday, December 10, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Reaper family.

Coy, Taryn, and Ainsley Burns

Cathy Carbajal
Pangburn, AR
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Friday, December 9, 2016

Our thoughts and Prayers are with your family at this time. I had the Utmost respect for Jack, He was a good man.

Cathy Tharp Martin
Floral,
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Friday, December 9, 2016

Our family thought so much of Jack. When he came to see mama, my husband would always say, " their's a man that looks like you dad coming in" mama and I would always tell him it's Jack, his cousin. He will truly be missed by our family. We loved him and his family.

Edward moore
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Friday, December 9, 2016

Sorry for your loss

Kathy (Lindsey) Metz
Little Rock, AR
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Friday, December 9, 2016

My heartfelt sympathies to you June and Jackie, A lot of memories of your dad and family growing up. My prayer is for comfort and peace during this difficult time, Your dad was an icon in White County and will be remembered by many. Kathy(Lindsey)Metz

Pam Neighbours
Heber Springs, AR
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Friday, December 9, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. We will miss this wonderful man in our lives. He was an inspiration to me growing up and a wonderful friend. My heart go out to all of the family.

Pam Martin Neighbours

Derick king
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Friday, December 9, 2016

Sorry for your loss

Jackie Speak
Jonesboro,
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Thursday, December 8, 2016

Love and Prayers to the Reaper family. I cannot remember how long I have known your Dad and Mom but always thought so much of both. Had a great visit with Jack at the last Pangburn Reunion. We did lots of laughing and going back to BBall years ago.🙏🏻❤️

Clarene Reaper
Searcy, AR
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Thursday, December 8, 2016

Brother we love you and we certainly are going to miss you. You've gone home to be with mama and daddy and Diane and Mark and Jeff. We Love You !!