
Mr. Jones was born on December 21, 1925 in Wickes, Arkansas, to the late Linzy Jones and Ella Wilcher. He was happily married to Madge Collins Jones, the love of his life, on September 7, 1956 in Morristown, Tennessee. They were married for 60 years. Mr. Jones proudly served his country in the Navy during WWII. He enjoyed being outdoors and loved to garden. Most of all he loved his wife and was faithful to church. He was a loving and kind husband and friend to all who knew him. He will be dearly missed by all.
He is survived by his wife, Madge Jones of Wickes, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Linzy and Ella Jones.
Graveside service will be Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Duckett Cemetery in Wickes, Arkansas with Brother Leon McCleskey and Brother Jon Newlin officiating under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
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