Jerry Glen Fitch

Jerry G. Fitch, age 78, of Beebe, passed away June 24, 2016. He was born at Redfield, Ark., to Raymond and Joey (Youngblood) Fitch on Feb. 12, 1938. In March of 1956, Jerry joined the Air National Guard. He worked as a civilian and became a Vehicle Maintenance Superintendent. Jerry retired with 37 years of dedicated service. His rank was Senior Master Sergeant. Jerry was a devoted grandfather, lovingly referred to as "Ahh." He spent much time with his grandchildren. Jerry loved to travel with them and show them new adventures. Jerry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Virginia J. Thompson Fitch; his children, Karlyn S. Holloway and husband, Billy; son, Gregory G. Fitch and wife, Natasha; grandchildren, Hannah McDonald and husband, Jamie, Daniel Fitch, Erik Fitch; great-grandson, Ethan McDonald and Jerry's siblings, Donald Fitch and Doris Dillon. He is preceded in death by his sister, Alise Tsakir and brother, Coy Fitch. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kan. 66675. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m.-noon Monday June 27, 2016 at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe with Funeral to follow at noon with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Beebe. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.