On the morning of December 11, 2021, Jerry Jasper Chunn of Hazen Arkansas (previously of Memphis, TN) passed away at home in the presence of his family the age of 79 due to kidney failure.

Jerry was born to Jasper and Eloise Chunn in 1942 in New Albany Mississippi. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and worked as a manager at Kroger, then a computer programmer at NAPA, and finally ran his own Little Debbie distribution business for 13 years until he retired in 2004. He was married to Delores Carol Chunn for over 50 years, and raised two children, Jesse and Angela.

As a member of Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church, Jerry enjoyed spending time with his family more than anything else. He was thought of as a great husband, father, and friend by all that knew him. To get away he enjoyed mowing the lawn and watching Gunsmoke on TV.

Jerry is preceded in death by his father, Jasper, and his mother, Eloise. He is survived by his wife, Carol, his 2 children, Jesse and Angela, his grandchildren, John, Josh, Jake, and Jeremy, his great grandchildren Zander and Madelyn, his brother Tommy and sister Peggy, and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Garth Funeral Home in Des Arc Arkansas on December 15th with visitation from Noon to 1 pm, services to follow. Casual attire. Burial at Walters Chapel cemetery in Carlisle.  Bro. Ron Fears officiating.  Pallbearers are Ronnie Lovelady, Brandon Halsey, Chris Wise, Joshua Weinberg, Jake Weinberg, Shaun Lovelady, and Tim Wise