Alan Slinkard

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

Alan Lee Slinkard, age 68, of Jane, Missouri, departed this life suddenly on Sunday morning, April 19, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas. He entered this life on August 1, 1957, in Bentonville, Arkansas, the eldest of four children born to the union of the late Jimmy Lee and Orva Dee (Reynolds) Slinkard.

Alan was raised in Hiwasse, Arkansas, and during his junior year of high school, he moved to Jane, Missouri, graduating from McDonald County High School in 1975. 

In 1994, Alan made his home in Montrose, Colorado, where he worked in construction, as a hunting guide, and as an oil field truck driver. He was known for his strong work ethic and his willingness to take on whatever task needed to be done. Following a massive stroke, he returned home to Jane, Missouri, in 2016, where he assisted his son Chad on the family farm. Even after facing serious health challenges, he remained committed to being useful, staying close to the land, and contributing in the ways he could.

Alan was a true outdoorsman. He loved his cattle, his dogs, and especially his grandchildren, who brought great happiness to his life. Whether he was working outdoors, spending time with animals, or enjoying the company of family, he was most content when surrounded by the simple things he loved.

He is survived by his three children, Jerry Slinkard and wife, Nikki, of Winter Haven, Florida, Chad Slinkard and wife, Casey, of Jane, Missouri, and Tala Jemming and husband, A.J., of Montrose, Colorado; seven grandchildren, Ava Slinkard, Kate Slinkard, Rylee Anderson, Cadence Slinkard, Jaxon Anderson, Calan Slinkard, and Twilla Jemming; a brother, Rodney Slinkard of Gilbert, Arkansas; two sisters, Sandra Hingst and husband, Art, of Herman, Missouri, and Pamela Hill and husband, Russell, of Little Rock, Arkansas; as well as a host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Shannon Slinkard.

Graveside services are 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2026 at Jane Cemetery in Jane, Missouri, with Pastor Jamey Cope officiating. Those honoring his life by serving as pallbearers are Tim Marrs, Donnie O’Brien, Greg O’Brien, Mike Russell, Robert Schlessman and Dewey Allgood. The family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon, May 3, 2026 from 1-3:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Arrangements are under the care of Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri.