Pocahontas - Ralph Jarrett was born March 11, 1920 to D.L. and Elizabeth Jarrett. He departed this life Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at St. Benard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and five sisters. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Lee Jarrett, and his second wife, Marie Jarrett. He leaves behind three daughters; Loretta McKnight of Jonesboro, Dianne Meadors of Walnut Ridge, and Oneta Thompson of Pocahontas, as well as a son, Mike Jarrett of Hampton, GA. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. Also surviving are his step children; Dwayne Sharp, Eddie Sharp, Alan Sharp, Joan Gulley, Sandra Williams, and Sherry Martin along with 15 step grandchildren and 20 step great grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Bessie Jarrett of North Little Rock. Ralph put his faith first, family second, and all else last. After losing his father at a young age in the middle of the depression, he quickly learned the value of hard work. He would often work from dusk until dawn on the family farm, but he always took time off on Sunday to attend church with his wife and children. He was a deacon and charter member of Elnora Free Will Baptist Church, and along with his wife Mary Lee, hosted many pastors and missionaries in his home when they visited his church. In his spare time, he was an outdoorsman who was well-known for his ability to train dogs. Called "Bird Dog" by many, Ralph was especially proud of his dog "Trouble" who was a champion pointer. He was a beloved father and grandfather who loved all his kids the same, including those he gained by marriage to his second wife Marie. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Friday, January 14, 2011 in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home in Pocahontas. A celebration of this life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Elnora Free Will Baptist Church, Pocahontas, AR with Bro. O.D. Winfrey and Bro. Jeral Dean officiating. Burial will follow in Lawrence Memorial Park. Honored to serve as pallbearers will be grandsons and great grandsons; Mike Thompson, Trevor Meadors, Cory Meadors, Tyler Meadors, Peyton Tyner, Barry Riggs, Rodney Harris, Gavin Strait, and Zachary Riggs. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Veryl Hodges and St. Benard's One East Nursing Staff. Lasting memorials can be made to the Elnora Free Will Baptist Church Building Fund, c/0 Dewrell Thompson, 2206 Evening Drive, Pocahontas, AR. 72455. "I'm just an old plowboy, working hard in the field. My crop is salvation and the wealth that it yields."