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Sam Jaggers Obituary
Sam B. Jaggers, 73, of Fort Smith passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at a local hospital. He was owner/operator of S.J. Properties and a U.S. Navy veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Helen (Owens) Jaggers.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly of the home; two daughters, Samantha Sayers and husband Matt and Mekel Harmon and husband Jim, both of Fort Smith; a son, Ryan Jaggers of Fort Smith; and six grandchildren, Will Sayers, Claire Jaggers, Emma Sayers, Ella Harmon, Andrew Harmon and Ben Harmon.
Graveside service will be held under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren.
As there will be no formal visitation, family and friends are asked to please sign Sam's online tribute at www.ockerfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Mike Kitching
August 2, 2021
Beverly I'm sorry to hear of Sam's passing. My wife Judy was fond of you both & she enjoyed working for you in pacola.may god bless you and your family.
Sue Baber
September 8, 2020
Beverly, I hope this is not too late in sending. I was researching the obits for my sister-in-law who passed Sep 1 and I saw that Sam has passed. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great boss and so enjoyed knowing and working with you many years ago. RIP in peace Sam. May God
hold you in the palm of His hand. God's blessings to the family.
Tiffany Howard
May 3, 2020
My landlord for years. Loved him. Ryan I am so sorry for you and your families loss
beth stephens
April 30, 2020
Beverly, I was saddened to learn that you had lost Sam. You two were such a special duet. I didn't know him well, but what I knew, I liked. God will give you the strength to go on. Praying for you and yours. Beth (Carolan) Stephens
Brian Yocum
April 20, 2020
Ryan, my sincere condolences, to you and your family. I really would like to contact you, but I've lost your number. Please, shoot me an email at [email protected]. Peace and love, brother.
jerry hudson
April 19, 2020
so sorry to hear of sam's passing.He was a great man and i enjoyed working on his carburetors on his cars.God bless you.
Rita Skulman
April 17, 2020
May God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Rita Skulman
from Salon 91
Richard Taylor
April 16, 2020
To Sam's family, we are sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed setting with him and exchanging old Navy stories at the Goddard Men's breakfast.
Dick Taylor
April 16, 2020
My heart aches for your family. We know this is hard but asking our Father to give you peace and comfort during these months ahead. And for your children who will miss him too. sending hugs, Linda and Jim Peddy
April 16, 2020
Ryan,
We are very sorry about your loss. We know how close you were, just wanted to offer our sincere condolences and God bless all of your family.
The Sutton Family
ROBERT & JANIE STURGEON
April 16, 2020
Sam you will be missed, had great memories at
PPG, Ryan I am sorry for you loss of a great man.
Lynell & Ella Walters
April 15, 2020
With heart felt sympathy. Our deepest condolences from the Walters family. Sam Jaggers was a great man. He will truly be missed.
MARCIA BLAIR
April 15, 2020
RIP SAM ! . PRAYERS GOING OUT TO ALL HIS FRIENDS AND FAMILY. WE WILL MISS YOU ALWAYS.
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