of Brookland, AR
December 8, 1937 - December 17, 2023
J.D. McHalffey of Brookland, AR passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at his home, at the age of 86 years. He was born December 8, 1937 in Black Oak, AR to Harvey and Vera (Norris) McHalffey. J.D. was a member of Woods Chapel Baptist Church and worked for the Arkansas Highway Department until retirement. He loved fishing, hunting and camping. He proudly served in the 82nd Airborne division as a paratrooper in the US Army.
J.D. was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 64 years, Geraldine McHalffey.
Those left behind to cherish the wonderful memories of J.D. include his son, David (Debbie) McHalffey; a daughter, Terry McHalffey; five grandchildren, Jennifer (David) Vaughn, Candie McHalffey, Ashley McHalffey, Dianna Sairls and Melissa (Trevor) Carsen; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and a sister, Patsy Williams.
Chapel services will be 10 am Friday, December 22, 2023 at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro with Rick Hathcoat officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Log Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5 pm to 7 pm at the funeral home.
Cory Long, Steve Kelley, David Vaughn, Sal Vega, Brandon Sairls and Logan White will serve as pallbearers with Butch Brown serving as honorary pallbearer.
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15 Condolence(s)
CRAZY CHUCK FOLEY
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Dave (Debbie), I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's Passing. Keep your memories dear to your Heart, it will ease the pain.
Barbara Ishmael
Friday, December 22, 2023
So sorry for your loss David and Terry. Sending prayers.
Ellen Gainey
Friday, December 22, 2023
Family I'm so sorry for your loss. He was an amazing man. A loving dad n husband. Yall be in my thoughts and prayers. Love yall
Kip Guthrie
Friday, December 22, 2023
Greg fisher
Friday, December 22, 2023
I'm so sorry for his passing....but ,look at it this way he is living with the lord now,, and isn't that the place we all love to be... in...HEAVEN
Kim Bunch Baker
Friday, December 22, 2023
I am so very sorry your families loss!! Prayers!
WANDA ALBERT
Thursday, December 21, 2023
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS LOVE ALL OF YOU
Beverly Rainwater
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
David, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad:( Hugs and prayers for you and your family…… Hope you are doing well!
Much love to you Ole Friend
B Rainwater
Bryan shipman
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Sry for your loss David and Terry. Glad I knew him
Patricia Williams Armstrong
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss J.D. was a sweetheart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Diane Stokes
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
My uncle JD was a good uncle always thinking about us when we came to visit.
Barbara Gray
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
David and family, So sorry for your loss. Your Mom and Dad were very special people! Prayers for peace and comfort for your family. Barb Gray
Doris Mchalffey
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
So sorry for your loss, he was a friend to me.
Rosie Martin
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
I'm so sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace
Regina D McKay
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
David, Terry and family I'm so sorry for your loss. You'll be in my prayers in the coming days. God bless you all.