of Jonesboro, AR

August 25, 1943 - July 30, 2023

Jack Woodrow Harden Jr. of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023 at the age of 79. He was born August 25, 1943 to Jack Harden, Sr. and Mary Walker Stiles Harden in Helena, Arkansas.

Jack is survived by one son, Jack "Jay" Woodrow Harden III and wife, Ashley of Marianna, Arkansas; one daughter, Amy Harden Traynom and husband, Kenny of Memphis, Tennessee; four grandchildren, Harden Portis Perry of Little Rock, Julia McLaughlin Perry of Dallas, Texas, Amelia Page Harden and Jack Woodrow Harden IV both of Marianna, Arkansas. He is also survived by three sisters, Betty Byarlay and husband, Tom and Joann Guresky both of Little Rock, Arkansas and Jerra Linn of Conway, Arkansas. Jack is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Elizabeth Thompson and Martha Adams.

Jack grew up in Aubrey and graduated from T.A Futrall. He went on to earn a B.S in Political Science from Henderson State University. After graduation, Jack returned to Marianna where he raised his family and joined the family farm as well as serving as a Major in the United States Army National Guard for twenty years. He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marianna and served as President of the Lee County Farm Bureau. In later years he enjoyed his time working disaster relief around the country for FEMA. His retirement was spent woodworking, traveling different countries and spending time with his grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church in Marianna, Arkansas.

A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with a memorial service immediately following. Roller Citizens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
621 West Chestnut Street
Marianna, AR  72360
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com