Obituary for Gerald "Jerry" Laffoon
Gerald “Jerry” Dale Laffoon, 86, joined the heavenly choir on Thursday, May 21, 2020. He was born on October 13, 1933 in St. Louis, MO to George and Beulah Mae (Wigger) Laffoon. Jerry attended Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar, MO for two years where he met his bride, Neta Jo White. They were married on October 3, 1953. He then interrupted his education to serve his country in the Army. After his military service he studied at the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Pharmacy and graduated in 1959. Jerry enjoyed being able to help people with their health care needs and spent most of his career at Law’s Drug Stores in Fort Smith, of which he was the owner for many years. After 34 years of marriage his beloved Jo died following a battle with cancer. He married Mary V. Fuller on November 4 1989 and felt blessed indeed to have found another lovely Christian wife.
Throughout his lifetime he exhibited a servant heart in every aspect of his life. He was the consummate “Family Man” who spent his free time with his family. A favorite activity was water skiing which he did into his late 70’s. Once he acquired a boat he taught countless people to ski. Jerry served his God through community and church as a member and deacon of South Side Baptist Church and by taking numerous mission trips to places like Russia and Ecuador. His family always depended on him to fix their broken things, he loved to tinker and discover how things worked.
A man of rare integrity and patience who always saw the best in people, even when he caught someone stealing at the pharmacy he did not take it personally. He was optimistic and good natured.
Funeral service will be 10:00am, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at South Side Baptist Church with a private burial at the U.S. National Cemetery under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith.
Mr. Laffoon may be viewed on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at the funeral home from 12-3pm.
He is survived by his wife Mary of the home; a daughter Geri Dail Laffoon Thompson (Dennis) of Weatherford, OK; two sons, David Laffoon (Pam) of Conway, AR and Daniel Laffoon of Sacramento, CA; a step daughter, Karen Damron (David) of Fort Smith, AR; a step son, Robert Fuller (Susan) of Conway, AR; nine grandchildren, Britni Thompson Rhodes (Chris), Logan Laffoon, Chelsea Thompson Bushong (Aaron), Haley Laffoon Hurley (Sean), Daniel Fuller, Amy Fuller Hunt (Michael), Emily Damron Beaty (Jon) and John and Allen Damron; five great grandchildren, Avery Jo and Liam Rhodes, Austin and Macey Hunt and Brooke and Lauren Beaty.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to South Side Baptist Church, 2400 Dodson Ave. Ft. Smith, AR 72901 or Samaritan’s Purse. P.O. Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607.
The family would like to offer their special appreciation to Methodist Village Senior Living and Heart of Hospice for their loving care.
The service will be live streamed on Ocker Putman Funeral Home's facebook page.
Throughout his lifetime he exhibited a servant heart in every aspect of his life. He was the consummate “Family Man” who spent his free time with his family. A favorite activity was water skiing which he did into his late 70’s. Once he acquired a boat he taught countless people to ski. Jerry served his God through community and church as a member and deacon of South Side Baptist Church and by taking numerous mission trips to places like Russia and Ecuador. His family always depended on him to fix their broken things, he loved to tinker and discover how things worked.
A man of rare integrity and patience who always saw the best in people, even when he caught someone stealing at the pharmacy he did not take it personally. He was optimistic and good natured.
Funeral service will be 10:00am, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at South Side Baptist Church with a private burial at the U.S. National Cemetery under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith.
Mr. Laffoon may be viewed on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at the funeral home from 12-3pm.
He is survived by his wife Mary of the home; a daughter Geri Dail Laffoon Thompson (Dennis) of Weatherford, OK; two sons, David Laffoon (Pam) of Conway, AR and Daniel Laffoon of Sacramento, CA; a step daughter, Karen Damron (David) of Fort Smith, AR; a step son, Robert Fuller (Susan) of Conway, AR; nine grandchildren, Britni Thompson Rhodes (Chris), Logan Laffoon, Chelsea Thompson Bushong (Aaron), Haley Laffoon Hurley (Sean), Daniel Fuller, Amy Fuller Hunt (Michael), Emily Damron Beaty (Jon) and John and Allen Damron; five great grandchildren, Avery Jo and Liam Rhodes, Austin and Macey Hunt and Brooke and Lauren Beaty.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to South Side Baptist Church, 2400 Dodson Ave. Ft. Smith, AR 72901 or Samaritan’s Purse. P.O. Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607.
The family would like to offer their special appreciation to Methodist Village Senior Living and Heart of Hospice for their loving care.
The service will be live streamed on Ocker Putman Funeral Home's facebook page.