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.
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13 Condolence(s)
Linda Morey
Monday, August 7, 2023
Jerra and Allison...so very sorry for your loss. I know how special he was to you both, and how special you were to him as well... He was one of a kind and one in a million!!! May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Linda Morey
Mary Thomson DeSpain
Saturday, August 5, 2023
I was so sorry to hear that Uncle Jack passed away. I called him Buddy which he did not like as he got older, but never could stop. He was always Buddy to me. He was my mother’s only brother so he was spoiled by all his sisters and my grandmother. When I was young child we would always spend Christmas in Arkansas with family and he was there.
Peter Guresky
Saturday, August 5, 2023
Jay and Amy,I regret I cannot be with you at this difficult time. Uncle Jack was a good man. I know he loved his family and wanted good things for them. He had a wonderful sense of humor and an engaging personality. I will miss him. My prayers and thoughts are with you, and by the mercy of God may the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.
Trey Curtis
Friday, August 4, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Our families thoughts and prays are with you and your family.
Patti Northcutt
Thursday, August 3, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bob walker
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Prayers for the family Jay thinking of you
Matthew & Candace Glass
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Jay,
I am so sorry for your loss. You all will be in my prayers.
Tony bond
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Mr Billy was a good always joking around good friend prayers for the family so sorry to hear this
Mary Ann cooksey
Thursday, August 3, 2023
That was so sorry to hear about Jack passing. I had a lot of precious memories of being around him we loved each other. He will be missed
Tina Smith Fisher
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. ðŸ™ðŸ™
Linda Goza
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
I am so very sorry for your loss! I wish I had words to give to peace ! Reach out to God for help. Only He can give you peace! I love each of you!
Pat Hallman
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Had many conversations with your Dad. He was sure a special gentleman!!
Paul Lentz
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Jerra, family and friends I know how much Jack meant to everyone. He will be missed but may your memories you shared with him ease your pain thru this sorrowful time.