Donald Dement

Donald DeMent, 85 of Jonesboro, died Friday, February 23, 2007 at St. Bernards Medical Center.

He was born in Wynne, Arkansas and lived in Jonesboro his lifetime. Was a member of the First Baptist Church and Owner/Operator of DeMent Sundries in Jonesboro.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Thomas DeMent and Lillie Mae Catlett DeMent, Five brothers and one sister.

Survivors include his former wife, Shirley M. DeMent of Jonesboro.

Two daughters: Donna Anne Raney and her husband Jimmy of North Little Rock.
Angela Dawn Williams Jumper and her husband Mark of Jonesboro.
One sister: Bonnie Mae King of Bono

Four Grandchildren: Traci Anne Smith, Ryann Catherine Williams, Brett Ellis Williams, and Allan Lee Williams.

Two Great Grandchildren: Taylor Anne Harrington and John Russell Smith

Graveside service will be held at 3:30 P.M. Sunday February 25, 2007 at the Philadelphia Cemetery, with Dr. Bruce Tippit officiating.

Visitation will be held from 2-3 P.M. Sunday at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Emerson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.