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Jimmy Lee LaFarlette
October 23, 1935 - March 28, 2010

Mr. Jimmy Lee LaFarlette was born on Wednesday, October 23, 1935, son of the late Kirby and Flossie Marie Daugherty LaFarlette. He died on Sunday, March 28, 2010, at the family residence, at the age of 74 years 5 months and 5 days. He was born in Shady Grove, Ark. and had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. He was a car dealer, member of the Trumann Masonic Lodge and First Baptist Church in Trumann. Mr. LaFarlette was preceded in death by one sister, Lila Mae McMasters and his parents, Kirby and Marie Daugherty LaFarlette. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Nancy Caroline Criss LaFarlett of the home, two sons, Lee LaFarlett of Trumann and Michael LaFarlett of Little Rock; one brother, Donald LaFarlette of Alma; three sisters, Tomolene Carey of Brownwood, Tex., Imogene Harris of Jonesboro and Brenda Stephens of Henderson; three grandchildren, Kristin LaFarlett Austin and husband, Tim Austin, Michael D. LaFarlett, II, and Jody Lee LaFarlett and three great-grandchildren, Emilee Bibb, MaKenna Austin, and Jude LaFarlett. Funeral services will be Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Dr. Tad Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Active pallbearers will be O.E. Ross, Bryan Walters, Bobby Daniel, Kenneth Linton, Howard Lairson, Lee LaFarlett and Michael LaFarlett. Honorary Pallbearer will be Sam Ross. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Memorial may be made to the American Cancer Society. An online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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  1. Kimberly Davis Moore, Barlett, TN says
    February 24, 2011

    Nancy and Michael,I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy. He was so nice to me. I remember the trip to St. Louis. I was alot younger but remember the fun we all had. He will be missed.Love,Kim Davis

  2. PATSY (PATTERSON) OBRIEN, TRUMANN , AR. says
    May 10, 2010

  3. Jenifer (Prichard) Mott, Flippin, AR says
    April 15, 2010

    On behalf of the Late Bobby Prichard and family we will keep you in our prayers.

  4. Sheila La Farlette Wiitanen, West Linn, Oregon says
    April 11, 2010

    Nancy, I am so sorry to hear that Jimmy is gone. I enjoyed my visits with him and you when I visited. He talked with me about coming to Oregon and seeing where they lived for a short time as children. I wish so much that he could have made that trip. I thought of him often and will miss him.

  5. Tammy Medley Collier, Lake City, AR says
    April 7, 2010

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all

  6. Elmo Lane , says
    April 4, 2010

    Sorry about Jimmy he was a long time friend will be missed by many

  7. Bernice Maglothin Bates, Jonesboro, AR says
    April 4, 2010

    I'm so sorry about Jimmy. We go back a long way with him and Nancy. I remember talking with him just recently at the class reunion. He will always be remembered.

  8. Alan Cochran, Nashville, TN says
    April 2, 2010

    Michael and family, so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

  9. Ed Raney, Southlake, Tx. says
    April 2, 2010

    I knew Jimmy as a competior in business , advisor , and friend. He always had time to visit with me. He will be missed.

  10. Denise Dorton, Little Rock says
    April 1, 2010

    Dear Nancy, Lee, Michael and families: I was so sorry to hear of Jimmy's death. I didn't see Jimmy that often, but when I did, he always made me smile.Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Special hugs to Kristin and her girls, who have had more than their share of loss in the last several months.

  11. David Vance, Jonesboro, AR says
    March 31, 2010

    I got to know Jimmy through my work at Jonesboro Roofing. Despite everything he has been facing these last couple of years he has always seemed to keep his head up. He always seemed to find a way to make others laugh. He will be missed. I am sorry for your loss.David

  12. MAXINE HAUN, MERLE NORMAN, JONESBORO, MALL AT TURTLE CREEK says
    March 31, 2010

    I loved NANCY & JIMMY, we visited often I bought NANCYs beauty salon for my first MERLENORMAN AND they were my first LANDLORDS AND the ROBO CARWASH. I showed Terrell my note JIMMY WROTE THE LAST TIME, he and NANCY were in my store. I ASK HIM TO SIGN IT AND GIVE IT TO ME. THINKING OF YOU.JIMMY LOVED BROTHER Ira Hinds.

  13. Glenda Hinds , says
    March 31, 2010

    Nancy and family,So sorry for your loss. I know he will be missed.Wayne and Glenda Hinds

  14. Norma J Barrington Johnson, West Memphis, AR says
    March 30, 2010

    I have known this fine family formany years and I would like to extendmy deepest sympathy to all of them.You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  15. wanda hendrix, evening shade, ar. 72432 says
    March 30, 2010

    nancy and family i am so sorry for your loss my prayers are with all of you

  16. Rodney Campbell, Tulsa, Ok says
    March 30, 2010

    Nancy, Michael, and Lee Please accept my sympathy at this sad time. You surely know you have our deepest sympathy and love as well Rodney and Jalana Campbell

  17. Berta Fritz, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas says
    March 30, 2010

    My prayers are with the family

  18. GARY&JILL CLARK, JONESBORO, AR. says
    March 30, 2010

    SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

  19. CHARLES HOLDEN, Murfreesboro, Tennessee says
    March 30, 2010

    Dear Nancy, Sorry for your lost. I well surely miss Jim. Sorry I can't be with you in your time of need. As you know Jim was one of my dearest friends throughout the years and I well miss his visits when I come to Trumann.

  20. Skip & Linda (Barker) Hogue, Jonesboro says
    March 30, 2010

    Sending our sincere sympathies for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers!

  21. Wayne and Bonnie Harvey, Owasso,Okla says
    March 30, 2010

    Sorry to hear about Jimmy,I know he will be missed by you and your children.Had a good visit with hima few months ago when we were inTrumann.

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