Jerry Dean Sandefer

Jerry Dean Sandefer was born in West Memphis, Arkansas, March 1, 1957, son of Jerome Dean and Shirley (Goodman) Sandefer. He departed this life Monday, June 27, 2016, at his home in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 59 years, 3 months and 26 days. Jerry was united in marriage to Karen Scroggins in Marianna, Arkansas, on February 6, 1976. He served his Country with the U.S. National Guard. Jerry was an engineer with CT&T Communications for many years. He will be missed by all who knew and truly loved him. Jerry is survived by his wife, Karen Sandefer of Salem, Arkansas; two sons, Jerry Sandefer Jr. (Mary) of Bartlett, Tennessee, and Blake Sandefer (Amber) of Cordova, Tennessee; four grandchildren, Jonathon, Michael, Melanie and Ella; his mother, Shirley Goodman; sister, Lori Franklin; three brothers, Danny Sandefer, Terry Sandefer (Rebecca), and James Franklin; stepmother, Jennie Sandefer; many other friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, J.D. Sandefer; a sister, Dirinda Maxwell; and his grandparents, Lena and Roy Goodman. Arrangements entrusted to Barker Funeral Home of Salem.