Jerrell Wayne East Sr. "Pops" 75 of Alexander, Arkansas passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013. He was born in Rosston, Arkansas December 5, 1937. He was a retired teamster member, spent 4 1/2 years in the Navy and a member of the Adoniram # 288 Masonic Lodge. Pops enjoyed gardening, cooking, spending time at the ballpark, loving on his two dogs, Sandy and Lizzy and being surrounded by his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Mae Trudy Foster East; three brothers, Lloyd, Gradon and Jim; two sisters, Selma Cox and Carrie Byers.
Jerrell is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Mary Ruth Bacus East; daughter, Sheryl East; two sons, Jerry East (Tammy) and Jeff East (Jessica); four grandchildren, Cortny and Josh Spurlock, Jake East, Skyler Cook; one great grandchild, Kinley Henderson; brother, Arlis East (Dorothy) and many relatives and close friends.
A celebration of life will be on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. Visitation will be Monday, September 16, 2013 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. To sign online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.