Jimmy Suiter

JONESBORO - Jimmy Earl Suiter, 89, of Jonesboro, went home to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. Jim was born in Trumann, to Wesley and Edna Suiter, on July 31, 1936. He was the oldest of eight children.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Edna Suiter; brothers Jerry, Leonard George (LG), and Buddy Suiter.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Melba Adams Suiter. His son Jimmy Wesley and wife Kim, his daughter Teresa (Teri) Suiter Poe and husband Steve, four grandchildren, Wesley Suiter (Stephanie), Kacy Suiter McKenzie (Matt), Jake Johnson, and Graci Johnson Green (DJ). Six great-grandchildren: Cooper, Levi, Case, Jace, Gavin, and Amir.

Jim was a true example of a Godly man and will be deeply missed. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Walnut Street Baptist church for over 40 years, and he loved his Sunday School Class discussions. He was a deacon and a greeter at the church for many years.

Jim loved people and his family. He was a Territory Manager with the Oliver Tractor Company and Versatile Tractor Company. He finished his career with Jonesboro Bearing Corporation. His favorite pastimes were playing golf, gardening, and cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals.

Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro is coordinating the service at Walnut Street Baptist Church.

Visitation will be on Friday, Sept. 5, from 1 to 2 p.m., and the celebration of life will begin at 2 p.m. at Walnut Street Baptist Church. Pastor Grey Falanga will officiate the service.

Online registry: www. emersonfuneralhome.com