James (JR) Albert
July 6, 1936 - April 8, 2019

James (JR) Albert, 82 of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away April 8, 2019 at his home. He was born July 6, 1936 in Goobertown, Arkansas to James and Bernice Dorton Albert. He loved his family, music, the farm and fishing. He worked at Frolic Footware and retired from Crane Manufacturing and Riceland Foods. Survivors include; his wife: Wanda Ragsdale Albert of the home; one son: Tim Albert and Sharon; one grandson: Zachary Albert and Kailey; one great grandson: Henry Albert all of Jonesboro, Arkansas; five brothers: Billy, Larry, Elmer, Donald, Carson; three sisters: Faye, Anna and Betty; and a host of other family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by; six brothers: Trumann, John, Ed, Bob, David, Elvis; three sisters; Macie, Mable and Nora Lee. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at Finch Baptist Church in Paragould, Arkansas with Brother Terry Songer and Brother Marty Ezell officiating. The family will receive visitors at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow at Rutherford Cemetery in Greensboro Community, Jonesboro, Arkansas under the direction of Faith Funeral Service of Manila, Arkansas. Pallbearers: Jerry Coleman, Jerry McCormick, Tony Ragsdale, Bryan Shipman, Rick Cooper, Myron Davis; Honorary Pallbearers: Wayne Masterson, Jim Lingenfelter, Wilson Shipman, Dennis Albert, Randal Albert, Dale Goodwin. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Finch Baptist Church Building Fund, 3797 Greene Road 715, Paragould, Arkansas 72450.