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Herman Edward Gairhan
August 15, 1922 - October 26, 2007

Mr. Herman Edward Gairhan, 85, of Trumann, died Friday at the family residence. He was a lifetime resident of Trumann. He was a retired farmer and supervisor for General Electric in Jonesboro, Ark., was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp in World War II and Korean war, member of the American Legion, VFW and of the Church of Christ faith. Mr. Gairhan was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Aunita Gairhan, one brother, William Gairhan and his parents, Nathan G. and Emma Lorene Akins Gairhan. He is survived by two sons, Michael Gairhan and wife Susie of Trumann and Terry Gairhan and wife Debbie of Jonesboro; one sister, Marie Depriest of Malden, MO.; three brothers, Earl Gairhan of Jonesboro, Paul Gairhan and Wayne Gairhan both of Trumann and four grandchildren, Christopher (Missy) Gairhan, Emily (Matt) Boyd, Micha Gairhan and Zachary Gairhan and one great-grandson, Grayson Gairhan. Funeral service will be Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann with Bill Willard officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Gairhan, Scott Gairhan, Zachary Gairhan, Christopher Gairhan, Charles Gairhan and Matt Boyd. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Cook, Danny Evans, Hershel Wyatt, Bob Slinkard and Jerry McKinney. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net

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  1. Teri Borton, Little Rock, AR says
    November 13, 2007

    So sad to learn of Mr.Gairhan's passing. Please know that I am thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.Sincerely,Teri Young Borton

  2. Alice Harrison, Trumann says
    November 9, 2007

    With deepest sympathy, Alice Harrison

  3. Jodi Richrdson , says
    November 7, 2007

  4. Mike Chaffin, Russellville, Ar says
    November 1, 2007

    Michael, Terry and family. It's been a sad year for you but rejoice that your Mom and Dad are walking the streets of Glory. You are in my prayers and may God Bless you during this time

  5. Linda Cleaves Henry, Muscle Shoals, AL says
    October 31, 2007

    Terry, I am so sorry to read of the loss of your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Linda and family

  6. Eddie and Hazel Clem, Trumann says
    October 29, 2007

    We know you all miss your parentsso much. They were special people. Your mother baked and decorated both of our parentsgolden wedding anniversaries cakes. She also did our 25th anniversary wedding cake. Everytime that we look at the pictures we think of going to the Gairhan home to visit with them and to pick up our cakes. Our nephew, Michael Clem, worked with yourmom at Riceland. May God bless and sustain each family member.

  7. Tom Fleming, Jonesboro, Ar. says
    October 29, 2007

    Terry -Please accept our thoughts & prayers concerning the loss of your Father. Strong faith & great family memories will help you get through this.God Bless!Tom Fleming

  8. John B. Robertson, Kennett, Missouri says
    October 29, 2007

    Terry;My condolences to you and your family in your time of loss of a loved on. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

  9. Ann (Rowlett) Trevathan, West Memphis, AR says
    October 29, 2007

    My thoughts and prayers go out to you in the loss of your loved one.In Christian love,Ann (Rowlett) Trevathan

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