He was a retired pipefitter and welder with Local Union 665 and 155, United States Army Veteran serving in the 82nd Airborne Division. He was a founding member of the Funderburg Hunting Club. He was of the Baptist faith. Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He loved hunting, fishing, and gardening, which he shared with the entire community. He had a gentle spirit, compassionate heart, a wonderful sense of humor and lovingly liked to joke and tease with everyone. If you knew Jerry, he would tell you "Family is Everything"! One of his last moments he said "Isn't it beautiful?" in which we asked "What is beautiful, Daddy"? He replied "My Family". Go today and love your family.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Jim Brockman, Harry Cunningham and Frank Cunningham.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Ann McArthur Brockman of White Hall; one son, John Robin "Rob" Brockman and wife Tracey of Redfield; two daughters, Sheila Lively and husband Randall of Grapevine and Kelly Rector and husband Rob of Springfield, MO; five grandchildren, Bailey Brockman, Landon Lively and wife Lauren, Lauren O'Bryant and husband Tyler, Lacey Lively and Brittany Rector; three great-grandchildren, Rhett, Ella and Easton; one brother, David Cunningham of Washington State; three sisters, Virginia Ensley and husband Bob of Topeka, KS, Joyce Cunningham of Topeka, KS and Mary Todd of Macon, GA; and sister-in-law, Faye Brockman of Red Bluff, CA.
Special Thanks to Loy and Nadyne Aikman, Vickie Brown, Lew McMahan, Hospice Angels, Dr. David McElreath and Staff and Dr. Timothy Reece and Staff.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel in Monticello with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday evening at Robinson and Fuller (Cranford's) Funeral Home, 8302 Dollarway Road in Whitehall. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Memorials may be made to: Whispering Pines Cowboy Church, Arena Team, 6912 Old Warren Road, Pine Bluff, AR 71603.
Condolences(13)
Alvin James
Monticello, AR Saturday, June 29, 2019 To family my thoughts and prayers are with all you. Enjoyed working with Jerry ...considered him a good friend. Was a great man.Dana Ferris
Bryant, AR Friday, June 28, 2019 I'm so sorry for the loss of your dearly beloved husband and father and grandfather. I know this is a hard time for each of you. Especially you Ann. You and Jerry were married for so many years. I pray for God to be with all of you during visitation, funeral and burial. I also prayed for God to be with every day.Vikki jordan
Maumelle, AR Friday, June 28, 2019 Ann I am so sorry but his in no pain anymore may prayers are with ya i have to work on sat I work part timeCark & Norma Dodson
White Hall, AR Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Goodbye to a very special friend and neighbor. You set a very high mark for the rest of us to try to attain. You will be greatly missed by your family and your many, many friends. I will have to be more careful not to get my lawnmower stuck now, as you will not be there to just appear and pull me out and even though I knew all there was to know about making a garden, some how you managed to find a few voids in my knowledge and educate me. Norma and I always enjoyed visiting with you and Ann although I now realize we did not do it nearly enough. You will always be a void our hearts that can never be filled.RIP Jerry, we will always love you.
Carl & Norma Dodson
White Hall, AR Wednesday, June 26, 2019 We are going to miss our friend and neighbor of the last eleven years. He gave us lots of unsolicited help over those years, When I had to have shoulder replacement, he just showed up with his yard vacuum and cleaned my whole yard and when he noticed that I had got my lawn mower stuck {again}, there he was, ready to pull me out. My thanks was all the payment he ever wanted. We talked a lot about the Peelers from Jacksonville when he found out I knew Jessie from school and about the Air Base when he learned I worked there for 30+ years. He was quick to let you know how much he cared for his family. RIP Jerry, we love you.Bruce Knight
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Missed but not forgotten 🙏Joyce Dowd
Monroe, LA Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Ann, thinking of you and your family. Flint called and told me about this yesterday. I think of you a lot. You were always so kind to Flint and I. Prayers for your family. We need to talk sometime. We may can see you Saturday, but not sure. I live in Monroe, LA and Flint lives in Atkins, AR. Love you.Terri Wallace
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Tracey,Rob & Bailey,I'm so so sorry for your loss. No words I can say to ease your pain cuz but I love yall so much and am praying for you, and I'm here for you. See you Saturday at the service. I love you cuz.
Love always,
Terri
Patricia holbrook
Ashdown, AR Monday, June 24, 2019 Thinking of you and your family. May God bless you all.Connie Carter
Heber Springs, AR Monday, June 24, 2019 Mr. Brockman was a wonderful man with a great heart. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and his giving spirit. Prayers for the family.Pam Brockman Glover
Red Bluff, CA Monday, June 24, 2019 Uncle and Family - - Our fathers endured hardships while growing up. But, they showed us what UNCONDITIONAL love is all about, importance of family, honor, security and protection. I believe both dad and Uncle Jerry have reunited above - and are watching over us as Angels. I am so very grateful that we came to visit you all a few years ago. I will cherish the memories. Hugs to all of you!!Vickie Webb
Pine Bluff, AR Monday, June 24, 2019 Praying for the family.Holly Morgan
Kansas City, MO Monday, June 24, 2019 I am sorry for your loss. I am so glad I was able to meet Jerry. He was such a great guy, I enjoyed hearing about him through the many stories from Kelly, Rob, and Brittany. we are so blessed by having them as friends, Jerry leaves an amazing legacy of family, friends, character and faith. May your wonderful memories help you through this difficulty time. Thoughts, prayers, and hugs for all from Chip, Holly, and Dylan.