Jerry Raymond Hottinger, age 77 of Pottsville, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. He was born October 5, 1944 in Morrilton, Arkansas to the late Charles Raymond Hottinger and Susie Bernice Berry Hottinger. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, John and Mildred Staggs Hottinger, Floyd and Susie Eudy Berry and his great great granddaughter, Ke'marii Parrish. Jerry and Sharon enjoyed forty-one wonderful, dedicated years together. A few years after his retirement from Con Agra Foods, he was employed part-time by St. Mary's Regional Medical Center and Millard Henry Clinic in the Engineering Department where he performed various job duties and worked on special projects as needed.

He loved the Lord and his church family and was involved in many church activities. Sunday School and Bible Study were his favorite classes. He was a Christian man and loved everyone.

He was a member of the National Bench Rest Shooting Association (NBRSA) and participated in annual competition shoots in Lafayette, Louisiana (The Crawfish Cup), Phoenix, Arizona (The Cactus Classic) and The Super Shoot in Canton, Ohio.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and working in his shop at home. His family was his pride and joy. He delighted in attending activities that his grandson, Greyson, was involved in which included baseball and band. His granddaughter, Kalyn, excels in competition dancing and he always made sure he kept up with her schedule and watched her performances.

All his grandchildren were special to him and loved by him and they loved him and let him know by telling him often. They all live in this area except Hunter. Hunter is a Sergeant in The United States Marine Corps stationed in California and is currently in Australia. He was very proud to share with people that his grandson is serving his country as a United States Marine.

Jerry's absence from our lives is a great loss but is only temporary as we are destined to be together forever in Paradise.

John 14:3. King James Version….. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

Rest in peace, our precious love.

Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years, Sharon Hottinger; three children, Rusty Hottinger, Kevin and Stacey Hottinger, Shelly Jones; one brother, Ellis and Donna Hottinger; grandchildren, Hunter, Greyson and Kalyn Hottinger, Justin (Vicky) and Chelsey Jones; great grandchildren, Chance (Kyah), Kenzie, Lex, Bronx and Lorelai; sister-in-law, Lois Standridge and brothers-in-law, David Reed and Leon (Ruth) Reed.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00A.M., Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the Dardanelle Missionary Baptist Church, (1201 North 2nd Street) with Pastor Roy Brooks officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, 5:00P.M. to 7:00P.M. at the church. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle.

Pallbearers will be Greyson Hottinger, Justin Jones, Jeff Robinson, Brent Moudy, Eric Reed and Chuck Standridge.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Sergeant Hunter Hottinger, Chance Parrish, Ellis Hottinger, Chris Hottinger, Bruce Berry, Skip Berry, Stan Berry, David Reed, Terry Bowden, Larry Walker, Jimmy Knox, Jim Perry, Woody Woods, Craig Neal, Shirman Yancy, Bobby Cowan, Lloyd Pruitt, Harold Hefner, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center Engineering Department, Millard Henry Clinic Staff, Taylor's General Store Breakfast Crew and the Chicken Mart Crew.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com