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David Jarnagin Obituary
David Erickson Jarnagin of Huntington, Arkansas passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2021 at the age of 65. David was born on March 23, 1955 to father, Earl and mother, Anna. He was the only boy out of a bunch of girls. David was an outstanding high school athlete in Muldrow, Oklahoma, where he graduated. He was a long time member of the production team at Stephens Production Company in Fort Smith. He loved riding the trails with his first love, Betty, by his side. Being surrounded by family and friends was what he enjoyed and following the Oklahoma Sooners. He was an enthusiastic supporter of the oil and gas industry and the America he grew up in.
David was preceded in death by parents and oldest son, Eric Jarnagin, Jr. He is survived by his devoted wife of 31 years, Betty Jarnagin; son, Kyle Jarnagin and wife, April; daughter, Jennifer Mellon and husband, Sean; grandchildren, Lily Jarnagin, Riley Shea, Eva Jarnagin, Jackson Jarnagin and Amelia Taff and sisters, Linda Lusti, Bethany Polecat, Karen Jarnagin and Collyn Shelton.
Memorial service will be 10 a.m., Monday, March 15 at Grace Fellowship Church in Fort Smith under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood.
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Lisa (Kissinger) Thompson
March 14, 2021
David was my Ex-brother in-law.. He Was a good guy,and I loved David.
Brad Wheeler
March 14, 2021
I have been friends and worked with David for over 20 years. He will be truly missed. David had a great sense of humor. We played lots of pranks on our co-workers.
I am very sad to hear about his passing. He will be missed.
Regina Morgan Davis
March 14, 2021
I knew David and his family years ago while I was in high school. I was mostly friends with his sister, Bethany Polecat, but moved from here for years. David was very loved by all of his family and friends and will be greatly missed by all! I am so very for all of you to hear of his passing!
Guy Shea
March 14, 2021
Betty and family, David will be missed, he was a good person and friend, so sorry for your loss!
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