He was a 1955 graduate of McGehee High School before becoming employed at Missouri Pacific Railroad. He also worked in various other trades through the years. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1956 where he served on the USS Hancock and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Monticello. Sonny enjoyed hunting with and raising beagles, vintage cars and arrowhead hunting. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Bradley Earl Jarrett; three sisters, ''Baby'' Margaret Jarrett, Betty Hartness and Janice Barlow; and four brothers, Jackie Jarrett, Tommy Jarrett, James Jarrett and Johnny Jarrett.
He is survived by a daughter, Gail Hooker and husband David of Monticello; two sons, Vaughn Jarrett and wife Polly of Monticello and Dean Jarrett and wife Sheila of Dumas; one sister, Linda Johnson and husband Phil; five grandsons, Deno Jarrett and wife Karen, Mason Hooker and wife Shelby, Clint Hooker and wife Brooke, Walker Jarrett and wife Beth and Clark Jarrett and wife Rachel; and two granddaughters, Deena Jarrett and Jordan Dodd and husband Joseph; three great-grandchildren and one more on the way.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gary Carter officiating. There will be a visitation Tuesday evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be in Tillar Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church at 150 Ragland Avenue in Monticello. You can sign Sonny's guestbook registry on this page.
Condolences(10)
Jacquelyn Faye Chaney
PINE BLUFF, AR Wednesday, September 18, 2024 I send my sincerest condolences to the Jarrett family. My mother, Miss. Earnestine White took care of most of the oldest Jarrett children. I am the youngest daughter, Jacquelyn Faye. Mr.Jarrett and Mrs. Jarrett was so nice and kind to My mama and her size children. Rest in heaven Sonny JarrettSincerely
JACQUELYN FAYE CHANEY AND FAMILY
Gay Pace
MONTICELLO, AR, AR Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Gail & family,Grant & I truly loved Mr. Sonny. We enjoyed visiting with him at Belleview when my dad was there. We always looked forward to seeing him in the dining hall on Sunday afternoon. One of my first times there I let him out the front door of the facility. I had no idea who he was and later wondered if I was supposed to do it. I also wondered if he got in trouble for being outside! Cherish your memories with him. He loved his family and talked about all of you.
James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Gail and FamilyWe are sad for the loss of your father. Much love and prayers
James and Kathy
Melanie Rawls
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Gail you and family have my sympathy in the loss of your Dad. I always enjoyed him on our Grand trips to the horse races he was so full of fun and Joy.🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️Andrew "Andy" Briant
Monticello, AR Monday, September 16, 2024 Ms Gail and family: We are saddened to learn of Mr Sonny's passing. He was a good man and friend and will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Gina Rhodes
Monticello, AR Monday, September 16, 2024 Vaughn, Dean, Gail so sorry to hear about Sonny passing. I have so many good memories of your dad when we all lived in McGehee. Prayers for you all.Connie Diaz
Monticello, AR Monday, September 16, 2024 Mr Sonny you will be missed so much!Laci Harris
Monticello, AR Monday, September 16, 2024 Mrs. Gail and Family,I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Laci, Crayton, Parker & Rhett Harris
Lindy Hester
Monticello, AR Monday, September 16, 2024 Gail & family, You all are in my thoughts and prayers.Monticello senior center
monticello, AR Monday, September 16, 2024 we are deeply saddened to hear Mr. Sonny passed he will be deeply missed he was a regular at our senior center for many years and always was the life of the party. he will forever be in our hearts at our center and will always be a part of our family .