Jerry Don Clair, age 86, of Pottsville, died Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Baptist Health in Conway. He was born June 20, 1939, in Paris, to Francis Otto and Alice Marie Goddard Clair.

He was a member of Pottsville First Baptist Church, a long-time member of the Pottsville School Board, and also a Mason at the Pottsville Masonic Lodge #333.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Clair; and two sisters, Rita Barber and Kathryn Dial.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Marie Clair; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Ramona Clair, and Steve and Alina Clair; three daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Marty Gregory, Sandy and Roy Hocker and Dawn and Doug Edgell; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great- grandchildren.

The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Shinn Chapel, with the Rev. Jim Huffman officiating. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery, near Atkins, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com .