H. Jayroe

Mr. H. M. "Buddy" Jayroe age 73, of Forrest City, Arkansas died Saturday, August 23, 2008 at his home. Mr. Jayroe was born July 4, 1935 in Palestine, Arkansas. He was the son of Jerry Jayroe and Winnie Swenia Jayroe. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Palestine. Mr. Jayroe was the owner and general manager of the Quality Chemical Corporation from 1980 to 2000; he was with St. Francis County Farmer Association from 1958 to 1979, 12 years as manager. Mr. Jayroe was a board member with the Planters Bank and Trust Company from 1973-1980, Arkansas Plant Food Association from 1984 to 1987, Forrest Memorial Hospital from 1972-1976, Forrest City Chamber of Commerce from 1973-1976 and the Forrest City Wild Life Association from 1970-1974. He was also a member of the Lions Club and Rotary Club. Mr. Jayroe married Mabel Free in 1951 and she survives him along with a daughter, Kathy Chism and husband Pat of Indianola Mississippi; two sons, Larry Jayroe and wife Sue and Gary Jayroe and wife Robin both of Forrest City; four sisters, Margaret Singer of Oklahoma City, Louise Tracy of Forrest City, Betty Jo Dover of Palestine, Alice Adams of Forrest City and Jean Billingsley of Carthage, Mississippi; three brothers, Cecil Jayroe of Forrest City, Johnny Jayroe and Billy Jayroe both of Palestine. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Clint Jayroe and wife Kristin, Leslie Jayroe Davis and husband Clint, John Landen Chism, Mallory Chism and wife Lori, Jessica Chism Simmons and husband Logan, Rich Jayroe and Ryan Jayroe; three great grandchildren, Connor Jayroe, John Clayton Chism and Kathryn Chism. A sister, Eva Mae Jayroe and two brothers, James Russell Jayroe and Sammy Jayroe preceded him in death. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Mt.Vernon Cemetery in Forrest City. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 Monday at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Palestine. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Visit online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

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H. Jayroe

August 23, 2008