Rick A. Earnhart

Richard “Rick” Earnhart, 74, of Jonesboro passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born May 30, 1945 in Jonesboro to the late Howard and Mildred Earnhart. Rick was a lifelong resident of Jonesboro. He worked for Smurfit-Stone for over 40 years. Rick attended Alsup Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, NASCAR, working on stock cars and the Razorbacks. Most of all he loved his family.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Polly Earnhart of the home; daughter, Michelle Earnhart of Bay; 2 brothers, Mike (Linda) Earnhart of Oak Harbor, Washington, Patrick (Judy) Earnhart of Mt. Home; 2 sisters, Honey Turner of Bay, Kay Sims of Trumann; granddaughter, Aeron James of Cave City and best friend of 58 years, Dean Richardson of Jonesboro.

Family will have a private service. To watch the service you can go to Emerson Funeral Homes Facebook page, Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 10:00 am.

Family friends are also having a drive by memorial Wednesday, April 8, 2020 and will meet at Bay Schools at 6:00 pm.