James Robert (Jim Bob) Jarrell and Willa Eloise Wolverton

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Husband James Robert (Jim Bob) Jarrell

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           Born: 7 Oct 1921 - Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX
       Baptized: 
           Died: 2 Feb 2011 - North Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR
         Buried:  - Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR
Find A Grave ID: 65197425

       Marriage: 14 Oct 1950 - Jackson County, MO

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Wife Willa Eloise Wolverton

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            AKA: Cilla Eloise Wolverton
           Born: Cir 1926
       Baptized: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 

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         Father: Joseph Barnett Wolverton Sr {FGID: 31194793}
         Mother: Cora Elizabeth Kallenbach {FGID: 31194792}

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Children

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1 M Robert Kim Jarrell

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            AKA: Robert Jim Jarrell, Robert Tim Jarrell
           Born: Cir 1953
       Baptized: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 

         Spouse: Shannon J. ?

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2 F Starla Gay Jarrell

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            AKA: Starly Gay Jarrell
           Born: Cir 1954
       Baptized: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 

         Spouse: Phillip Taft Goad

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General Notes: Husband - James Robert (Jim Bob) Jarrell

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FTM BIRT: RIN MH:IF10451

https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/m/a/d/Sharon-L-Madsen-CA/BOOK-0001/0005-0024.html#CHILD233

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65197425/james-robert-jarrell

BIRTH 7 Oct 1921
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
DEATH 2 Feb 2011 (aged 89)
North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA
BURIAL
Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery
North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA
MEMORIAL ID 65197425

James Robert (Jim Bob or Bob) Jarrell, 89, of Mabelvale, Arkansas, died on February 2, 2011, at the Saline Memorial Hospice, surrounded by family and friends. He was born October 7, 1921, in Ft. Worth, Texas, son of the late Rufus Martin and Mattie Delila Jarrell.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Willa Eloise (Wolverton) Jarrell, son, Robert Kim Jarrell and wife Shannon of San Antonio, Texas, daughter Starla (Jarrell) Goad and husband, Phillip, of Little Rock, Arkansas, seven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Martin Ernest Jarrell.

He graduated Valedictorian at Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas, as well as at Riverside High School in Ft. Worth, Texas. He served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army from 1942 - 1946. He fought in three major battles, including the Battle of the Bulge in WWII. Mr. Jarrell served as Minister of the Gospel in the Church of Christ for 50 years. He was an author and editor of many Christian publications. He dearly loved preaching, singing, reading, writing, history, politics, counseling and helping those in need. He left a legacy of love and will be dearly missed.

Visitation/Viewing is Sunday, Feb. 6 from 2:00-4:00PM, Huson Funeral Home, 6400 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock, AR 72209.

Funeral Service is Monday, Feb. 7 at 10:00 AM at Huson Funeral Home, with interment at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Sign an online guest book at www.husonfuneralhome.com"

Spouse: Willa Eloise Wolverton (1926-?), married October 14th, 1950, at Jackson County, Missouri

Father: Rufus Martin Jarrell (1895 – 1952)

Mother: Martha “Mattie” Delila McMahon (1897 – 1989)

Occupation: minister/preacher for churches of Christ.

Created by: Silver Spark
Added: 4 Feb 2011
Find A Grave Memorial 65197425

memorial page for James Robert Jarrell (7 Oct 1921–2 Feb 2011), Find A Grave Memorial no. 65197425, citing Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA ; Maintained by Silver Spark (contributor 46915372) .

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General Notes: Wife - Willa Eloise Wolverton

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FTM BIRT: RIN MH:IF10450

https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/m/a/d/Sharon-L-Madsen-CA/BOOK-0001/0005-0024.html#CHILD233 - "Cilla Eloise"

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/198996097/joseph-barnett-wolverton

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65197425/james-robert-jarrell

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Notes: Marriage

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FTM
MARR: RIN MH:FF3035

https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/m/a/d/Sharon-L-Madsen-CA/BOOK-0001/0005-0024.html#CHILD233

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65197425/james-robert-jarrell

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