Jerry Wayne Dunnagan, 83, of Hemphill, Texas, passed away on May 21, 2024. He was born on January 19, 1941, in Binger, Oklahoma, to Melburn Bennie Dunnagan and Agnes Cleghorn Dunnagan.

Jerry had a remarkable career path. After graduating from Prairie Grove High School, he bravely entered the United States Navy and served aboard the submarine, the USS Sabalo. Following his military service, Jerry worked various construction jobs before finding his niche at Sinclair and Arco Pipeline.

On retirement after 31 years of service, Jerry embarked on adventures across the United States with his beloved wife, Linda, until they settled on Toledo Bend Lake in 1999. He attended the Church of God and found solace in gardening, woodworking, fishing, and boating during his leisure time.  He could fix anything that needed fixing, earning the nickname "MacGuyver" from his friends and family.

Jerry's memory will be cherished by his sons, Stacy Scott of Overland Park, Kansas, and Kenyon Scott of Walnut Shade, Missouri; daughter, Michele Whitaker and husband, Kelly, of Holt Summit, Missouri; grandchildren, Ashley Sweet, Christopher Grimpo, Catherine Scott, and Michael Scott; sisters-in-law, Vera Dunnagan and Rosa Dunnagan; his special love, Cynthia Bates; and lots of nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Linda Dunnagan, his parents, Milburn and Agnes Dunnagan, his brothers Berlyn, Bud, Bill, and Jack Dunnagan, and his sister, Estelle Vandenack.

Graveside services with military honors will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Prairie Grove Cemetery in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Visitation will take place before the service from 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Rosevine Church of God, 6455 SH-103, Bronson, Texas 75930.

Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill, Texas, is assisting the family with local arrangements.

Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas is helping the family with burial arrangements.

Jerry Wayne Dunnagan will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.