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James Edward ( Jimmie ) Gann, age 78 of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Friday, April 24, 2009 at his home. He was born on February 17, 1931 in Delight, the son of the late John Wesley and Laura Taylor Gann. Jimmie was a grocer, a member of the Retail Clerks Union in California and a member of Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church in Arkadelphia.

He is survived by his wife Linda Cabarrubias Gann of Arkadelphia, three daughters, Jamie Ashley of Point Cedar, Renelyn Merciano of the Phillipines and Merlen Merciano of San Francisco, CA, two sons Edgerdo Merciano of the Phillipines and Leo Merciano of New Mexico, one sister, Lonnie Sandlin of Florida, three grandchildren, Angie Kreulen of Tulsa, OK, Jason Sorters of Hot Springs and Jared Sorters of London, England and seven great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Larry Newsom officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Welch Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church, 2502 Walnut, Arkadelphia, AR 71923.

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