Jerry Don Wall

Jerry Don Wall, 75, passed away at home on May 24, 2015. He was born on January 31, 1940 to the late, Thurman F. and Hazel O. (Wright) Wall in Sulphur, Oklahoma. He was the loving husband of Suzanne E. (Wagner) Wall. Jerry attended Southeast High School, in Oklahoma City. He also attended Oklahoma State University, MIT, and the University of Arkansas where he earned his PHD in Industrial Engineering. Dr. Wall was a professor in the School of Architecture, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, where he taught structures and engineering courses. Dr. Wall retired as Professor Emeritus in May 2013. Dr. Wall was particularly fond of sailing, woodworking, his dogs, and family. But his most cherished activity revolved around handball, which has proven to have been his "life" stream. Handball brings life to the soul, and release to the mind. Scrappy clothes, sweat stained gloves, and small blue balls attracts participants from many walks of life. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Wall of Rogers; son, Jeffrey S. Wall; daughter, Jennifer L. Berry; grandchildren, Cole, Taylor, Brayden Berry, and Olivia Capps; stepchildren, Scott C. Smith, G. Samantha Meisner, Alice M. Blood; grandchildren, Caleb Smith, Rebecca Smith, Avery Smith, Alexandria Cristelli, Gabrielle Cristelli, Annalise Cristelli, Alison Carr, Montana Carr; great-grandchild, Ella Rose Woodmancy; brother, Ronald Wall and several nieces and nephews; two Great Pyrenees, Morky James and Mindy Jo; and his Siamese cat, Possum. A Memorial Service will be on Friday, May 29, 2015 at 10 a.m. in Rollins Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Martin Cemetery in Larue, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, Remembrances can be made to the Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, N.C. 28607. Online condolences can be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.