JD Essman age 72 of Danville, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at his home.

He was born May17, 1945 in Mansfield, Arkansas, to LD and Iola Mae Smith Essman. He was retired from Wayne Farms in Danville. He is preceded in death by his parents, Daughter Theresa Essman, Grandson Devon Essman.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Linda Essman; sons, Bo (Teresa) Essman of danville, Tommy (Lori) Essman of Waveland, Bobby Essman of Danville; daughter, Linda (Chester) Carter of Danville; sisters, Inez Williams of Danville, Dessie Cotton of Hot Springs; brother, Robert Essman of Mt. Ida; 11 grandchildren and 9 great- grandchildren.

A family conducted memorial graveside service will be 2 pm Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Freemon Cemetery in Waldron.