James was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Jackie Lee Jarrett, Sr., Tommy Russell Jarrett, and John William Jarrett; three sisters, Baby Margaret Jarrett, Betty Jarrett Hartness, and Janice Ruth Jarrett Barlow; brother-in-law, Joe Barlow; and sister-in-law Lawanda Jarrett.
He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Kendrick Jarrett, whom he married in 1960; two sons, James Richard ''Jay'' Jarrett, Jr. of Monticello and Gregory Allen Jarrett and wife Michelle of Monticello; one daughter, Lea Ann Ashcraft and husband Billy of Dermott; one brother, Ezra Earl ''Sonny'' Jarrett, Jr.; one sister, Linda Jarrett Johnson and husband Phil; one sister-in-law, Ann Hicks Jarrett; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, with one on the way; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Visitation will be Tuesday, November 9, 2021, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial following in Tillar Cemetery. Please Visit www.stephensondearman.com for more information and to sign the guestbook.
Condolences(9)
Tiara Hobbs Robinson
Greenbrier, AR Wednesday, November 10, 2021 To the Jarrett family, I am so sorry for your lose. I will keep your family in my prayers.Barbara Newton
Monticello, AR Wednesday, November 10, 2021 So sorry about Mr. James. He was a good man and will be missed.robert farrish
greenwood, MS Tuesday, November 9, 2021 my the lord be with the family, a man that will be greatly missed. Prayers for the family. Tony FarrishLee Ann McDaniel
MONTICELLO, AR Tuesday, November 9, 2021 Dear family,Mr. Jarrett was such a sweet and kind man. May God bless you with comfort and peace.
Lee Ann and Darrell McDaniel
James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Tuesday, November 9, 2021 Jarrett. FamilyWe are so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers.
James and Kathy
Valerie Thompson
Monticello, AR Tuesday, November 9, 2021 Thoughts and prayersRoger and Wanda Pierce
Monticello, AR Tuesday, November 9, 2021 I have always admired James and Margaret. The two of them always seemed so happy to be together. I know he will be missed by all that love him. May be all spread happiness and cheer as did he.Beth Davis
Monticello, AR Monday, November 8, 2021 Thoughts and prayers Mr. Jarrett will be missed by many.Dana Jarrett
Austin, AR Monday, November 8, 2021 My thoughts and prayers are with all. I loved Uncle James he was an amazing man that loved my family dearly.