of Jonesboro, AR
August 14, 1957 - October 31, 2024
Tommie Joe Son, aged 67, of Jonesboro, AR passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Tommie was born August 14, 1957 in Lepanto, AR to Randall Eugene and Mary Haggard Bogard. Tommie proudly served in the U.S. Army and National Guard for 23 years, serving during the Iraqi Freedom era. He worked for Lamb Enterprises and for the City of Jonesboro after military retirement. He was a member of Willis Chapel Pentecostal Church and loved yard sales, tinkering on cars and lawnmowers, collecting tools, fishing and roller skating.
Tommie was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Shorty Son, Mike Son, Kenneth Bogard, Portia Diana Reed, Terry Bogard, Kenneth Randle Bogard, Steve Bogard, Robert Bogard and James Ray Bogard.
Those left behind to cherish the wonderful memories of Tommie include his loving wife of 38 years, Debbie Westbrook Son; one son, Shane Irwin; one daughter, Shanette Irwin; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Larry E. Bogard, Larry W. Bogard, Quincy Bogard, Mark Rainey and Robert Son and sisters, Marilyn Williams, Sue Buzzard, Janet Holt, Ann Son and Beverly Son.
Chapel services with full military honors will be 2 pm Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro, AR with Larry E. Bogard and Becky Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.
Visitation will precede the service from 1 pm until 2 pm.
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16 Condolence(s)
Colonel Clarence Overbay
Friday, November 8, 2024
So sorry to learn of Tommie’s passing! He was a fine soldier, it was an honor to have had the opportunity to serve with him. Condolences to his family. Rest in Peace my friend.
Lance Roberts
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Sorry to hear of Tommy's passing, he was a good man.
Sonia Moskop Petty
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Tommy and I was friends and classmates. He was someone you could always depend on. Sending prayers to his family.
Rickey scercy
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Sharon Knuckles Bogan
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
I knew Tommy back in the 70’s when me and family Roller Skated at Good Times Skating Rink ! I was just a teenager and we all thought a lot about Tommie ! My thoughts and prayers are with you , his family and friends ! God Bless you all !
Lori and Eddie Bounds
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
I am so sad to read this, he was a very old friend and will be missed. Tommie was a very encouraging person who always found a smile.
Carolyn Scercy
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Lester Groves
Monday, November 4, 2024
Me and Tommie have been friends pretty much our whole life. More like brothers. I wish I could have talked to him one more time. Gonna miss him.
Lester
Debbie
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Greatly missed and love by many
Lynn Rose
Saturday, November 2, 2024
I’m so sorry for this loss. You’ll all be in my prayers. Much love and God bless
Chasity wessell johnson
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Tommie, May you rest in peace. I know that time heals alot of past and I'm glad to see how life turned around for the best. Thank u for all the memories and for serving our country . And for being a neighbor when needed. Tell dad. I pray to see him soon and maybe yall can catch up and go fishing and talk it up with all of our loved ones that have gone on. Peace out, til we see u on the other side of Jordon.
Susan Davis
Saturday, November 2, 2024
So sorry for your loss Debbie I’ll be praying for you an the family
Tommy was so special to me he always treated me like a sister not like a sister in law
Love y’all
Kimberly Thomas
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Bro. Tommie I will miss you always.
kay Wessell
Saturday, November 2, 2024
I was one of Tommies friends and neighbors for many years.
I have some wonderful memories when we were growing up.
I pray he is at peace.
My heart goes out to all his family.
Terry Herndon
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Tommie was like an older brother to me. We made a lot of memories together . Some we can talk about, some we better not . LOL, he will be missed. Rest in peace brother.
Ann Hoffman
Saturday, November 2, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about Tommie he was a good man and a great friend growing up with! Prayers for the family!!