Jerry L. Patnoe, 74, of Elkins died Thursday, July 2, 2015. He was born April 11, 1941 in Spring Valley, IL.
He was retired from the U of A where he served as the Director of the Criminal Justice Program.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Sharon Patnoe; and their blended family of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services are pending.
Cremation arrangements by Beard’s Chapel.

The world was a better place with Jerry in it. We miss him already. Sharon, please take care of yourself.
Jerry was an extraordinary person, respected colleague, cherished mentor and beloved teacher. He will be profoundly missed by all who’d ever had the privilege of working with Jerry and whose lives he touched.
(on behalf of the University of Arkansas Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice)
You are so very missed, but know you are in a much better place, where ever that maybe. How blessed I am to have had you in my life, thank you for the great memories.
Part of the blend.
XOXOXOXO