of Yellville, AR
April 19, 1939 - July 29, 2022
Jesse Gilbert Bergeron, age 83, of Yellville, Arkansas passed away Friday July 29, 2022 in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Jesse was born April 19, 1939 in Campti, Louisiana to the late Lee and Daisy (Fulton) Bergeron. He was a United States Army veteran. Jesse graduated from Northwestern University in Louisiana and got his Masters from Ole Miss. He started his education career teaching math. In 1983 he moved with his family to Yellville, where he was principal at Yellville-Summit from 1984 to 2000. He drove the bus for any occasion until 2016.
Jesse is survived by his wife, Nancy, of the home; his son, Jason Bergeron (Hesi) of Vienna, Austria; his daughter, Eleanor Davenport (Jason) of Yellville; two stepsons, Grant Dearmore (Dana) and Nick Dearmore (Beth) all of Yellville; his sister, Bobbie Middleton (Marcus) of Texarkana, Texas; nine grandchildren, Hunter Dearmore, Peyton Davenport, Avery Dearmore, Lucy Bergeron, Ethan Dearmore, Jacey Davenport, Matilda Bergeron, Greyson Dearmore and Cord Dearmore.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Lou Bergeron.
Visitation will be 5:00 7:00 pm. Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church in Yellville.
Funeral service will be 10:00 am Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church in Yellville, with Pastor Keith Fink, Rev Dick Shinkle, Bro. Rick Pyron and Jason Bergeron officiating.
Interment will follow at Layton Cemetery in Yellville.
Pallbearers will be Jason Davenport, Peyton Davenport, Ethan Dearmore, Matt Parker, Josh Parker and Gabe Parker.
Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Bates, Mike Kelly, Rick Keeter, Jerry Don Cunningham, John Dwyer, Yellville-Summit Faculty and Staff.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 6, Yellville, AR 72687
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19 Condolence(s)
Linda Robinson
Saturday, August 6, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss!
Jesse was a great person and great principal!
Sending love and prayers for the family!
Sharon Meyer
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
My heartfelt condolences to all of Jesse’s family. He was a good man and the best principal I worked under. He offered a comforting support for students and teachers. Jesse was such a beneficial presence for the whole community.
Shirley Baker Bowen
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Jason and Eleanor, Nancy and families, we are thinking of all of you - know you miss Jesse’s presence on this earth, and we will, too. God bless and keep you.
Aviyam Avraham
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Dear Eleanor and Jason.
Mau you have the strength with your loss.
I am sorry to hear and my heart is with you in this sad moment.
Jason Bryant
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
The whole family has meant so much to me over the years. Jason is my best friend I and I loved his parents. I love his sibling, cousins and all of you who have been in contact with the Bergeron family. Mr. B you will be missed and I love you. Miss Nancy..carry on I love you!
Larry Milum
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Sorry for your loss
lynn steedman, Michael Shields
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Nancy and Jesse"s Family - So sorry to hear. Mr. B always made it easier for my family when he was at Yellville Summit. Always enjoyed his humor and good sense!
Marilyn Barr
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
We are so sad at the loss of Jesse. It was Mike’s wish that we could make a trip to visit Jesse and Nancy as soon as Mike recovered enough to travel.
Jesé was a truly great man and we are praying for all of you as you go through this time of grief.
Christian Kobierski
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Sorry for your! loss Jason
Joyce Boggan
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Mr. B always offered admirable educational advice which I enjoyed passing along to my teaching colleagues. He happily added a G to his initials so his and mine would not be the same at school.
Curt and Joan Bryant
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
What a wonderful man dedicated to helping students', parents and others. Jesse was a pillar for the area. His family was also a great tribute and still are. He will be truly missed. Our prayers are with all of the family! Love to all!
Tim Hobbs
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
What a great guy, sorry for your loss. Prayers to you all.
Danny /Petra Pershall
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Danny and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. We both thought highly of Jesse, especially me. I was a first year teacher under Jesse and he helped me tremendously with my professional growth. Our prayers are with you!!
Jeannie Lillo
Monday, August 1, 2022
Nancy & family- I am so sorry for your loss. Jesse was a very nice man & it was a pleasure to care for him. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Roger Barrett
Monday, August 1, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with your family
Linda Moreau
Monday, August 1, 2022
Nancy, so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for comfort.
Laura England
Monday, August 1, 2022
Dear Eleanor and family,
I heart has been heavy for you and all of your dear family! Me, B was so very good to me and instrumental in hiring me to work at YSHS in the nineties. He treated me with respect , encouraged me, and supported me in all activities at school . I will always be thankful for the honor of knowing him. May God strengthen you on your path with love and comfort . Much love, Laura
Kevin and Christine Thomas
Monday, August 1, 2022
Sorry for your loss.
Terry and Carma davis
Monday, August 1, 2022
Nancy, and nick and the rest of the family....
Terry and I are saddened at the passing of Jesse.
We are praying for peace from our savior Jesus Christ for you.
May he give you peace and comfort.