Jerry Michael Dumond

JERRY MICHAEL DUMOND, also known as "Mike," age 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 22, 2021. He was born on September 29, 1945, in Little Rock, Ark., to Martha Heinzelman-Dumond and Roy Lee Dumond. Mike is preceded in death by his father, Roy Lee Dumond; mother, Martha C. Dumond; step-mother, Agnes G. Dumond; sisters, Nona Greenfield and June Kossover; and son, Derrick J. Dumond. Mike is survived by his wife, Deloris Sue Hanna-Dumond of Little Rock; former wife and friend, Louann Dumond of Redfield; daughter, MichaelAnn and husband, Randy Galloway, of Forney, Texas; son, Christopher Lance and wife, Marilyn Kay Dumond, of Sheridan, Ark., daughter, Laura Anne and husband, Michael Lee Carroll, of Haskell, Ark., son, Joshua Anderson Dumond of Redfield, Ark., grandsons, Hunter and Micah Galloway of Forney, Texas, Michael Paul and Zachary Tyler Dumond of Redfield, Ark., Chevy and Greyson Carroll of Haskell, Ark.; granddaughters, Payton Lee Orrell, Lexi Lee Carroll, and Kendall Grace Rider of Haskell, Ark.; and many beloved nephews, nieces, and cousins that fulfilled his heart of memories. Mike is known for his youth services as an altar boy at Saint Andrew's Catholic church in Little Rock. He was a 1963 graduate of Catholic High in Little Rock as well. Mike served honorably for four years in the United States Navy, stationed at White Sands, N.M. Mike was a man of intellect and many "million dollar" words, always educating anyone who would listen on the latest political news and events of the world. Those who knew Mike the best would say that he had an adventurous soul, whether his adventures were "studying" the horses at Oaklawn Park or "studying" the odds of the casino, his adventures, however many he lost, always had the best of intentions. Mike was an avid fisherman that loved to spend time on the lakes and rivers of Arkansas; fishing with his sons, brother, and friends; although his fishing excursions may not have been as ideal for the company he kept as his sarcasm, snake tricks in the boat, and his competitive nature kept the energy aroused. His most favorite person in the world was his brother, R.L. Dumond, no matter how many swings they took at each other, boat paddles broke over the head, or quick swimming get-a-ways as R.L. confronted his brother's competitive nature. There was always a time in everyday life that Mike would sing random song lyrics. He loved the songs that told his life's story. Mike always had a sarcastic story that would put you into tears of laughter. Mike's final words of endearment were, "I love all of my children." "I love all of my grandchildren." "Don't ever forget it." A celebration of Mike's life will be held on Monday, November 29, 2021, at PineCrest Memorial Park Funeral Home in Alexander, Ark. A visitation service will be held at 11 a.m. and a funeral service will follow at 12 p.m. All friends and family are welcome.