Jerry William Warford, 75, of Benton, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024.  He was born May 12, 1949 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  Jerry served in the U.S. Air Force from 1969 to 1973.  He worked for Arkansas Freightways, American Freightways, TNI and retired from Fed-Ex.  Jerry was a member of Fairplay Missionary Baptist Church.  He was an avid fisherman, hunter, outdoorsman, and loved playing golf.  Jerry loved his family and cherished time with them by making fond memories of taking them camping & skiing at the lake.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd William & Ida Katherine Warford.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Debbie Warford; son, Heath Warford; daughter, Christie Warford Rottet; step-son, Justin Manning; four grandchildren, Austin Warford, Kyle Rottet, Colton Rottet, and Jaxtin Manning; and a brother, Eddie Warford (Georganne).

Pallbearers will be Justin Manning, Jaxtin Manning, Austin Warford, Scott Warford, Kyle Rottet, and Colton Rottet.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 26 at Fairplay Cemetery. Pastor Marc Shelnut will officiate.