of Forrest City, AR
December 2, 1946 - July 28, 2023
Jackie W. Sorrells, (Big Jack), 76, of Marianna, Arkansas passed away peacefully Friday, July 28, 2023. He was born December 2, 1946 to Jack Sorrells and Vivian Sullivan Sorrells in Moro, Arkansas.
He was a member and Deacon of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. Many people remember him from the years he worked as an insurance agent at Reliable Insurance. Later, many knew him from Broadway Flea Market. All will remember his good nature and friendly personality. He never met a stranger.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Casteel Sorrells, of the home; two daughters, Kimberly Doyle (Jeffery) of Forrest City, Arkansas, Annette Gruby (Keith) of West Memphis, Arkansas; son-grandson, Tyler Sorrells; granddaughters, Kali Doyle and Presley Doyle; two great-grandchildren, Asher Doyle, Sylas Doyle; two sisters, Winsel Harper and Peggy Casteel and one cousin that was like a brother, Bill Sullivan and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Lonnie Anderson and three sisters, Pauline Ward, Juanita Martin and Agnes McNair.
Jackie loved riding the levee looking at deer, reading obituaries and playing bubble shooter.
Pallbearers will be Bill Sullivan, Keith Gruby, Jeffery Doyle, Clarence Barber, Freddie Houston and Bobby Huckaba.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, August 2, 2023 2:30P.M. at Loughridge Cemetery in Wynne, Arkansas. Visitation will be held at 1:00-2:00 P.M. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, Arkansas. Family and friends may view and sign online guestbook www.rollerfuneral homes.com/Marianna.
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11 Condolence(s)
Chiquita Laire
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
I am so sorry Peggy and family I remember Jackie well many prayers for your family
Don Davis
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
So sorry. Jackie was my friend from the time we were in elementary school. He was always such a friend.
Joel Meredith
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
I will always have good memories of Jackie. Praying for his family.
Jane Hartley
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Lots of good memories! Praying for the family during these days of grief.
Melanie Casteel Mckinney
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Jackie he was a great man. Prayers to all the family.
Janet Russell
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Prayers for the family, loved Jackie was good friend and co worker.
Ailene Morisy
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Rest in peace Mr Jackie. I’m sure my parents are welcoming you in heaven. They both considered you a friend.
Pat Hallman
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for family
Oteria Mcknight Ruffin
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Mr Jack was a men of business but also knew how to laugh He was a great Landlord and Insutance agenoto Many of my family members my Mom Susie and Annette Mcknight couldn’t wait to pay the Rent to him Rest well Mr Jack
Susie Ward
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Ann and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Jackie was definitely one of a kind. He always had a smile and a kind word. I know that there is a great reunion in heaven. He and Leroy have probably not stopped talking.
Love and prayers,
Susie
Austin and Joyce Casteel
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
We are so very sorry to hear about Jackie We Love him and all of y'all so much We PRAY GOD will Wrap his LOVING ARM'S AROUND All OF y'all and give y'all strength and Peace MAY GOD BLESS All of you We LOVE Y'all LOVE Joyce and Austin