Jerry Ace Anderson Sr.

Jerry Ace Anderson Sr., 73, of Hazen, was born Feb. 19, 1944 in Senath, Mo. He went to be with his heavenly father on Sept. 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ace and Vernie M. (Wheeler) Anderson of Kennett, Mo.; two sisters, Carol A. (Anderson) Hoffman and Betty Sue Anderson of Illinois and one brother, Donald J. Anderson of Pine Bluff. He has left to cherish his memory his wife, Sylvia M. (Hill) Anderson; five children, Jayce (Nicky) Neil, Debra Anderson, and Carl W. (Kim) Anderson all of Hazen. Jerry A. Anderson Jr. of Gillett, Ark., and Clarence R. Anderson of Conway; one brother, Billy C. (Louise) Anderson of Texas; three sisters, Eula (Art) Venecia and Rebecca (William) Maplesden of Illinois and Debbie K. (Joe) Meeks of South Carolina; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Jerry was a retired truck driver, owner/operator. He enjoyed cookouts with his family and friends, fishing and driving around Wattensaw enjoying nature with his wife and his time off. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and is of the Baptist faith. Visitation will be Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, from 1 - 2 p.m., at Morris Chapel Church, 7458 Hwy. 11 No., Des Arc, Ark. 72040. A celebration of his life will begin at 2 p.m., the same day and burial will follow at the Walter's Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.