Jason Ray Crittenden

Jason Ray Crittenden, 47, died Thursday, May 6, 2021, at his home.  He had lived in Jonesboro for the past 20 years, moving here from Piggott.  He was born on May 31, 1973, in Piggott to Jack and Regina Crittenden. He enjoyed the outdoors, and his family referred to him as their “MacGyver”, saying he could fix anything.  When it came to grilling, he was a grill master.  Making his family and friends many wonderful creations. He was preceded in death by his cousin, Trent Haynes.

Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Tonya Crittenden, of the home; daughters, Allison Catt and husband, Caleb; Madison Johnson and husband, Austin; parents, Jack and Regina Crittenden; brother, Joseph Crittenden and his wife, Kristin, granddaughter, Alaska; all of Piggott; nieces and nephews, Claire Crittenden, Ryan Crittenden, Finn Lincoln, Liam Lincoln, Ava Haynes, and Arden Haynes; brother-in-law, Shannon Lincoln, and wife Fran of Jonesboro.

Funeral services will be 6:00 P.M., Monday, May 10, 2021, at Emerson Memorial Chapel with Jerry Morgan officiating and Emerson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  Visitation will be from 5:00 until 6:00, prior to the service.  All other services will be private.

For lasting memorials, please consider the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, 1148, E. Matthews, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401; or Special Olympics. To sign an online guestbook, go to emersonfuneralhome.com.