He was a retired School Superintendent with Fountain Hill School District and a retired Southern Baptist Preacher at Florence Baptist Church. Brother Jake, as he was affectionately known, loved hanging out with family and friends before he became inactive. He was always a jokester with a great sense of humor that enjoyed giving (and receiving) gag gifts. He also was an avid builder of anything and everything and would always literally give you the shirt off of his back and share his last bit of food. Brother Jake was a United States Air Force Veteran, Mason and member of Florence Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Martha Lindsey of Florence; one son, Kevin Lindsey and wife Tracy of Florence; and two grandchildren, Payden and C.J. Lindsey also of Florence.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2022, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jeremy Woodall officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. You can sign Brother Jakes guestbook page at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(11)
Phillip Moffatt
Hamburg, AR Sunday, January 8, 2023 Mrs. Martha and KevinWords can't express the sorrow that I felt upon learning of Mr. Lindsey's
passing, he was a great man
and wherever he was at was a better place because of his presence. Nothing but good memories, a true friend.
Bobby Free
Warren, AR Saturday, December 31, 2022 Sorry to hear about your loss Mr Lindsey and I go back to ft.hill school prayers for your family 🙏Carl Sivils Jr
El Dorado, AR Friday, December 30, 2022 Miss Martha & Kevin,So sorry to hear of Mr. Jake's passing. Prayers are lifted for you.
Paulette Fitch Skender
Fountain Hill, AR Friday, December 30, 2022 Kevin, I am so sorry for y’all’s loss. Mr Lindsey was one of a kind. So many fond memories of the good ole days. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.Donna Cingolani and Family
Dermott, AR Friday, December 30, 2022 Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Hoping that the support of loved ones brings you comfort during this sad time.Larry & Gail Hammil
Star City, AR Friday, December 30, 2022 So sorry for your loss. Have not seen Jake in a long time, Larry used to deer hunt with he and Martha's family at Bunny's at Florance, a lot of good times and memories. Prayers for the family.Sara henry
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 28, 2022 My deepest sympathy for your family's lose. Brother Jake was a great person he was loved by so many. I Have so many great memories with him and Mrs martha as I was growing up will never forget them or him, my prayers for you and the family he will he missed by so many people.Mr and Mrs Joshua Henry
Eunice, LA Wednesday, December 28, 2022 So sorry for yalls loss. Brother Jake was an amazing person that I looked up to. Yall will remain in our thoughts and prayers.Sherry Gwin Stanley
Hamburg, AR Wednesday, December 28, 2022 Oh at the memories I have of M. Lindsey. He would listen to you and always had an answer.My deepest sympathy for your loss. He was a great man.
Wanda Wall Beaty
Mer Rouge, LA Monday, December 26, 2022 My deepest sympathies for your family’s loss. I loved Papa Jake. He will always be in my heart. He was my pastor that married me and Rick not once but twice. He was a hoot and cut up. I do so love and appreciate him and always will. God bless you all.Betty Ann Martin-Walls
Hamburg, AR Monday, December 26, 2022 Ms Martha and Kevin, I am so very sorry to hear of Mr Jake's passing. He was a very loved and respected administrator and friend to all at Fountain Hill School. I have fond memories of him as well as Ms Martha. Prayers for you and your family in the coming days and weeks.