Jerry Duane "Big Daddy" Leamons, age 68, of Arkadelphia passed from this life on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at his home. He was born on July 24, 1951, in Gurdon the son of the late C. J. and Hazel Allison Leamons. Duane was a cattleman and worked for Potlatch Corporation as a Forester and Operations Manager. He was a 1969 graduate of Gurdon High School and received his Bachelor's Degree in Forestry from  the University of Monticello in 1973.  A member of Registered Foresters, Clark County Cattleman's Association, Clark County Fair Board and a Gurdon FFA Alumni. Duane was a workaholic and a perfectionist. He loved working with his cows and building anything, spending time with his beloved dogs, Clyde and Ellie, watching his grandkids grow and Sunday dinner with his family and was honored to be selected the Clark County and Southwest District Farm Family in 1994. Duane is preceded in death by his parents, a special cousin, Hughie Leamons JR, and his faithful dog, Ellie Mae Leamons.

Duane is survived by his wife of forty five years, Grace Ann Leamons of the home, one son Jeremy Leamons (Katy) of Arkadelphia, one daughter, Autumn Smith (Chad) of Gurdon, one brother, Mike Leamons (Linda) of Gurdon, one sister, Dianne Mallett (Johnny) of Mena, five grandchildren, Riley, Sawyer and Judson Leamons, Blaise Childres, Harleigh Smith and his beloved bluetick hound Clyde.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday May 14, 2020, at Copeland Ridge Cemetery with Bro Charlie Williams and Bro Mike Taylor officiating.

Pallbearers are Mickey Stricklin, Eddie Uchtman, Mitch Pennington, Jonathon Collins, David Cassels, Terry Don McKinnon, Kenny Mckinnon, and Guy Alexander. Honorary Pallbearers are David Smith, Al Wilson, Gene Standridge, Jim Cornelious and Justin Uchtman.

Memorials may be made to Copeland Ridge Cemetery Fund c/o Don Cagle 370 Shakertown Rd Arkadelphia AR 71923.

The family would like to invite anyone and everyone to the family home at 4658 Vaden Rd following the service and please bring a lawn chair to the service and to the home.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book .