Rev. Jerry Leo Flagg

Rev. Jerry Leo Flagg, age 67, of Manila, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday October 24, 2007 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in the Milligan Ridge community, near Manila, he was the son of the late Leo Archie Flagg and lived most of his life in Manila. He was a 1957 graduate of Manila High School and served his country in the U.S. Army. Rev.Flagg was the current pastor of Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Blytheville. Other area churches he served includes Calvary Baptist and New Harmony Baptist in Manila and New Providence Baptist in the Buckeye community. Rev.Flagg was also well-known as an accomplished barber,having owned his shop in Manila for many years. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Ova Dee Flagg. He is survived by: 1Son: David Flagg and wife Sumi of Hawaii 1 Daughter: Angelique Brown & her husband Troy of Vilonia His Mother: Mrs. Lula Belle Flagg of Manila 1 Sister: Betty Storey of Manila 4 Grandchildren : Tyler Brown, Austyn Brown, Paul Flagg, and David Flagg II Funeral services will be 2PM Sunday at Howard Funeral Chapel In Manila, Mr. Greg Smith of Manila and Mr. David Flagg officiating. Burial will follow in Manila Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Saturday evening from 6 until 8PM at the funeral home. Friends may sign the online guest register at www.howardfuneralservice.com