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Submitted: 3/3/21 • Approved: 3/3/21 • Last Updated: 3/6/21 • R1365250-G0-S3
March 25, 1943 - August 5, 2019
Jack David Almond, known to his friends as “J.D.” and to his girls as “Papaw”, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 in Alma.
He was born March 25, 1943 in Charleston to the late William B. and Daisy P. Almond.
He was retired from Schlumberger after 35 years of service. J.D. loved to fish, hunt, and play with his girls outside. He was a longtime member of Faith Baptist Church of Jenny Lind and was also a Deacon there.
He was preceded in death by his son, David K. Almond; two brothers, Earl and Jerry Almond; and a sister, Carolyn Kelly.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty J. Almond of the home; a daughter, Karen McDonald and husband Danny; two granddaughters, Amanda McDonald and husband Alex McFeeters, and Sarah Efurd and husband Madison; and three great-granddaughters, Bailey and Presley Efurd, and Anabeth McDonald.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 9, 2019 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Cecil Cemetery in Cecil, AR, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
Contributed on 3/3/21 by billsully060
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