Jesse Fred Eubanks of Ash Flat, Formerly of Springdale, died August 23, 2009 at Fulton County Hospital in Salem at the age of 86 years, 8 months and 24 days. He was born November 29, 1922 at Hartwell, Arkansas, the son of William McKinley and Pearl Morehouse Eubanks. He was united in marriage to Zelma Curtis on January 1, 1948. To this union two children were born, Jimmy and Judy Eubanks.
Jesse was a WWI veteran of the Army serving 2-23-43 through 11-1-45 receiving five Bronze Battle Stars including one each for Battle of the Bulge and the Normandy Invasion. He was a member of American Legion Post 346 of Cherokee Village for 20 years serving on the firing squad, Sergeant of Arms, and Chaplin. He attended Pioneer Freewill Baptist Church at Ash Flat devoting endless time and labor. He was a member of the Cherokee Village Horseshoe Pitchers earning multiple trophies for the sport he loved and enjoyed. He also participated in softball and bowling prior to declining health.
Jesse retired from highway/road construction at McClinton Anchor in Fayetteville 37 years before relocating to Ash Flat
Jesse was preceded in death by his parents, son PFC Jimmy Ray Eubanks USMC, one sister Velma Eubanks Gathrie, Cashmere, WA, Two brothers, Ray Eubanks, Lansing MI, and Paul Eubanks, Springdale, AR.
Survivors include his wife Zelma Curtis Eubanks to whom he was married for 611/2 years. Daughter Judy Eubanks Staler of Ash Flat, AR, Three granddaughters, Tiffany Staler Orr of Fayetteville, Michelle Staler Vance of Jonesboro, and Amanda Staler of Charleston, WV, two great grandchildren Chandler and Carrgon Vance of Jonesboro. He also leaves to mourn his sister-in-law Teresa Eubanks of Springdale, and many other family, friends, and love ones.
Services will be held 10:00am Wednesday August 26 at Pioneer Freewill Baptist Church in Ash Flat with Bro. Larry Latham of Russellville officiating. Committal and burial will be 5:00pm August 26 at Bluff Cemetery in Springdale, Ar Visitation is 5:00- 8:00pm Tuesday August 25 at the church
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pioneer Freewill Baptist Church, P.O. Box 247, Ash Flat, Ar 72513 or American Legion Post 346, P.O. Box 614, Cherokee Village, AR 72525