Jack is survived by:
His wife:
Doris Surber of the home
One daughter:
Jennifer Bloom and husband Bill of Fort Smith, Arkansas
Four grandchildren:
Lindee Smith and husband Cade of Van Buren, Arkansas
Savannah Llen Biddle and husband Jacob of Barling, Arkansas
Lane Bloom of Fort Smith, Arkansas
Alexis Anderson and husband Kevin of Fort Smith, Arkansas
One step-grandson:
William Bloom and wife Charlea of Mansfield, Arkansas
Six great-grandchildren
Numerous other loved ones and a host of friends
Jack was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Cheryl Loyd and Cathi Adams; and two brothers, Billy Don Surber and Jerry Lee Surber.
Jack was a longtime resident of the area and was a machine operator at Bremner Cracker Company. He attended Shady Point First Baptist Church. Jack loved playing music especially with his band “Texas”. He was avid fisherman and loved to catch flathead catfish. Jack also enjoyed playing pool, spending time with family, and attending parties. He will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.
Jack’s celebration of life service will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Heart O’ the Hills Baptist Church with Pastor Larry Matthiesen officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center of Poteau, Oklahoma. To view Jack’s online guestbook, please visit www.dowdenrobertscremationcenter.com
