Mr. Jerry Abston

March 21, 1956 - December 28, 2019

Jerome Abston, 63, of Forrest City, Arkansas, passed away suddenly and un-expectedly, on December 28, 2019. Jerome was born to the union of the late Coy Abston and Roxie Burns Abston. Jerome grew up in Monroe County. He received his formal education in Holly Grove, where he graduated. Jerome was the first Black to desegregate the Holly Grove schools. He moved to Forrest City in the early 90’s when he joined Broadway Motors staff as a Mechanic. He enjoyed great success over many years with his ability to fix anything. Jerome also held jobs at Snyder’s Recycling Company, and was currently employed at Wal-Mart Supercenter #91 as a Tire and Lube Technician. Jerome had a passion for hunting and fishing. He also loved recycling old junk. He was also a “jokester” who loved to get a laugh from oth-ers. He loved his Wal-Mart co-workers. Jerome fellowshipped faithfully at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Vernon L. Faulker of Forrest City, Arkansas. Jerome is preceded in death by his father—Coy Abston; a brother—James Cole; and sisters—Cleo Thermon, Louise Mohammad, and Durley Abston. He is survived by his life-long companion of twenty-two years—Marie Mathis; his mother—Roxie Cains; one brother—Floyd (Linda) Abston of Denver, Colorado; sisters—Delorise Davis of Brinkley, Arkansas, Essie Ross of Wichita, Kansas, Dorothy (Bishop Sylvester) Gillard of Memphis, Tennessee, and Lillie (James) Betts of Clarendon, Arkansas; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.