Jerry Lee Malcom, age 79, of Okolona , passed from this life on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs .  He was born April 18, 1937 in Okolona , the son of the late Van Arnold and Vesta Roberson Malcom.  Jerry was a retired farmer and a member of Okolona Baptist Church .  He enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys, taking care of his cattle and spending time with his grand and great grandchildren.  Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew, Ricky McCauley.

Survivors are his wife, Wilma Smith Malcom of Okolona, one son, Jerry Kent (Anita) Malcom of Okolona, one daughter, Tina Rowe (Donnie Curran) of Gurdon, one brother, Joe Malcom of Mt. Juliet, one sister, Judy (Wayne) McCauley of Okolona,  four grandchildren,  Adam (Karen) Rowe, Natalie (Daniel) Meeks, Amanda (Justin) Bell and Kelly (Chris) Cox, six great grandchildren, Caitlin Elder, Bailey Ann and Aiden Rowe, Landon and Brady Meeks and Logan Cox.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Okolona Cemetery with Rev. Charlie Williams officiating.

No visitation is planned.

Pallbearers are Brannon Rogers, Blain Harris, Donnie Curran, Daniel Meeks, Chris Cox and Justin Bell.

Memorials may be made to Davidson Campground c/o Vonnie Smith, 1369 Davidson Campground Rd , Okolona AR 71962 .

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