Jeff Pillow

Thomas "Jeff" Pillow age 77 passed away on July 3, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Jeff worked for the Arkansas Highway Department for 26 years before retiring due to health issues. He was a very loving and caring partner, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Davis and Charlice Pillow; his first wife, Shirley Swain; two grandsons, Bradley Pillow and Jordon Pankey; and one granddaughter, Tristah McGowan. He is survived by his companion of 38 years, Melinda Dillon; five daughters, Missy Pankey (Gary), Catrina Gunter (Oley), Amber Shields, Tracy Gambrill (Kevin), and Lori Brewington; four sons, Robert Pillow (Mary), Travis Foulk (Lisa), Kevin Dollars (Brandi), Scott Mcduffee (Makenzi); five grandsons, Zach Pankey (Shelly), Bryan Pillow (Shanda), Brandon Cain, Gunner Aebischer, and Cannon Aebischer; one granddaughter, Brooklyn Kimble; several grandkids, great-grandkids, and great-great grandkids; one brother, Aaron Pillow (RosaLee); along with several other family members and friends. A graveside visitation will be Monday, July 7, from 10:00 a.m. at Harvey's Chapel Cemetery in Marmaduke. The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Harvey's Chapel Cemetery. To send flowers to the family, please visit our floral store.