of Delaware, AR

January 20, 1937 - April 18, 2020

J.L. McGough, 83, a resident of Delaware, Arkansas, formerly of Houston, Texas, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020, at his home.

He was born January 20, 1937, in Portland, Arkansas to the late James Henry and Verdell (Stephenson) McGough. J.L. served his country in the United States Army. After his military service he spent his working years as a switchman for the Union Pacific Railroad for 30 years. He was a member of the United Transportation Union, Local 1524. In his spare time J.L. enjoyed recording old music, making albums for his family members, watching Arkansas Razorback football, hunting and fishing.

In addition to his parents, J.L. was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Jenkins; a grandchild, Jaydon McGough and a brother Jesse McGough.

Survivors include his wife, Jean Farnam-McGough and their son, John McGough of Houston, Texas; a daughter, Penny Poole and husband, Nolan of Morrilton, Arkansas; a son, Alan McGough of Amarillo, Texas; a son-in-law, Raymond Jenkins of Crossett, Arkansas; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sister Hazel Jones and husband, Fawn R. of Crossett, Arkansas and his first wife and the mother of Penny, Alan and Carol, Mildred Hart of Morrilton, Arkansas.

Cremation arrangements are private under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR  72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com