Jerry Vance Paschal's Obituary
Jerry Paschal, 74, of Elkins, died Friday, October 7, 2011 at his home. He was born September 13, 1937 in Winslow, Arkansas to Jesse Vance and Bonnie Nickell Paschal.
He was a member of the Durham Freewill Baptist Church. Jerry was an ordained Freewill Baptist minister and served as pastor of the Brannon Mountain Community Church for some time.
Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served four years. In 1967 he reopened and operated the Durham grocery store with his wife for several years. He was a leading force in establishing the Mount Olive Rural Water Association.
Jerry was preceded in death by a son, Eddy Paschal; his parents, and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife Deloris Couch Paschal of the home, two sons: Robert Paschal and wife Clethia of Elkins, Arkansas and Allen Paschal and wife Kathleen of Goshen, Arkansas; a sister, Mary Ruth Sallee of Brannon Mountain, Arkansas; and a brother, John Paschal of Fayetteville; eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2011 in the Durham Freewill Baptist Church, Durham, Arkansas with Mike Gabbard officiating. Burial will be in the Nickell Cemetery under the direction of Moore’s Funeral Chapel.
Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 10 at Moore’s Funeral Chapel.
Memorials may be made to Patient’s Choice Hospice, 3277 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale, Arkansas 72762-4947.
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