Jack James Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jack James, 91, (Pop) of Mulberry, Arkansas died Saturday, July 20, 2019 in Alma, Arkansas. He was a farmer and rancher. He was born January 10, 1928 in Lone Elm Community Franklin County, Arkansas to Frank and Ruby Hunter James. He was preceded in death by his wife of forty eight years, Freeda James; his parents; five brothers, Claudia, Billy, Benham, Bob, and DC; and three sisters, Pat Wilbanks, Louise Brant, and Ruth Smalley. Jack began his farming career in 1950 and purchased his first property in 1960. Jack was married November 25, 1952 to Freeda Chancellor James. Jack is survived by a son, Kent James and wife Lawanna of Mulberry; a daughter, Jana Frohlich and husband Phil of Tulsa, Oklahoma; three grandsons, Brandon and Clayton James, and Michael Frohlich; and three great grandchildren, Kinley, Bronson, and Kensington James. Jack served in the US Airforce from 1946-1948 as an Aircraft Engine Mechanic and Welder; served on the Board of Directors of the Federal Land Bank Association, multiple terms on Crawford County Education Board, Clear Creek SWCD Board and ASCS Committee; a member of NRA, Hereford Association and Cattleman’s Association; was the largest 1st generation registered Hereford breeder in Arkansas; he started out farming with one row behind a horse and ended up with an eight row wide equipment; was named 1974 Crawford County Farm Family of the year; and was an avid turkey and deer hunter. Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Vine Prairie Baptist Church of Mulberry with Brother Martin Jobe and Brother Mike Lewis officiating and burial at New Cemetery under direction Shaffer Funeral Home. Family will visit with friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Tuesday, July 22nd at Shaffer Funeral Home, 2315 W. Commercial St. in Ozark. Serving as pallbearers are Myron Kirksey, Kerry Bob King, Mark and John Woolsey, Johnny Crockett, and Lonnie Jennings. Honorary pallbearers are Dub Shankles, Lonnie Turner, Gordan McCain, Ronnie Adams, Joe Powell, and Larry Fugett. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to his caregiver Terri Halpin, to Hospice, and all nurses and staff at Alma Health Care To leave online condolences visit: www.shafferfuneralhomeozark.com

Jack James

January 10, 1928 - July 20, 2019