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Jimmy Chaffin Obituary
TRUMANN - Jimmy Joe Chaffin 85, of Trumann, departed this life Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at his residence. He was born Oct. 18, 1939, in Trumann to the late Woodrow and Naomi Ruth Moffitt Chaffin and a lifetime resident of Trumann. He was a veteran of the United States Army, a member of the Melton Avenue Church of Christ and retired from the City of Trumann Public Works department where he worked 27 years serving the community. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Bobby Chaffin, Sr.
He is survived by his brother Billy Chaffin, Sr. of Arkadelphia; two nieces Terri Jo Strange, Jackie Harrison; four nephews, Bobby Wayne Chaffin Jr., Barry Wayne Chaffin, Kenneth Chaffin and Billy Chaffin, Jr.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 9 a.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. A celebration of life will follow at 10 a.m. with Matt Flad officiating. Burial will be private.
Online registry: www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.
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Linda Russell
August 19, 2025
I was close friends with his niece Jackie Harrison. Deepest sympathy to the family
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