Jimmy Matt Corkran

Friday, November 18, 2016
Jimmy Matt Corkran

Mr. Jimmy Matt Corkran, 82, of Luxora, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at the VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee.

Jimmy was born to Roy and Lorine (Hall) Corkran in O'Donnell Bend, Arkansas. He owned Jimmy's 66 service station and was a lifelong resident of Luxora. Jimmy was a member of First Baptist Church in Luxora where he was a deacon. He loved to sing Gospel music. Jimmy served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a member of the Blytheville VFW. He loved to play softball and umpire, and played in the Farmer's League.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Virginia Love; son-in-law, Mark Johnson; and grandson, Alex Johnson.

Jimmy leaves his wife, Doris Corkran, of the home; children, Jimmy Matt Corkran, Jr. and his wife Brenda of Conway and Denise Johnson of Luxora; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Saturday, November 19th at 3:00 p.m. at the Luxora First Baptist Church with Matt and Matthew Corkran officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until service time at Luxora First Baptist Church.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.