P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR 71655
Willis David Jones, obituary portrait — Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home

In Loving Memory

Willis DavidJones

Date of Birth March 2, 1924
Passed Away On October 17, 2016
At Age 92 years
Resident of Lacey Community, AR
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Willis David Jones, age 92 of the Lacey Community in Drew County, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016 at his home. He was born March 2, 1924 in Drew County, AR to the late Lee and Mina McClain Jones. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by five sisters, Merle Billingsley, Ruby Bailey, Callie Johnson, Erma Lee Snodgrass and Louise Grubbs; one brother, R.D. Jones, Sr.; and a daughter-in-law, Estrallyn Jones.

He was a retired pulpwood contractor for Georgia Pacific, board member for the Lacey-Ladelle Water Association, past-president of the Drew Central School Board and a member/trustee of the Lacey United Methodist Church. Willis loved the outdoors and was an avid bird hunter.

Survivors include his wife, Bitty Knowles Jones of Lacey; one son, Sampy Jones of Lacey; two grandchildren, David Jones and wife Windy of Hamburg and Turah Rush and husband Reagan of Lacey; five great grandchildren, Colby White, Emily Rush, Brandon Jones, Ashton Jones, and Kamryn Jones; three great-great grandchildren, Madison, Emerson and Easton Jones; and a sister-in-law, Betty Findley and husband Mickey of Monticello.

Funeral service will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until service time Thursday. Memorials may be given to Lacey Methodist Church, c/o Sherry Wallis, 2540 Prairie Rd, Monticello, AR 71655 or the Lacey Cemetery Association, c/o Roy Alan White, 671 Hwy 133, Fountain Hill, AR 71642 . Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
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Services

Visitation

Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home

943 Highway 425 North

Monticello, AR, 71657

October 20, 2016

from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

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Service

Gathering of Friends & Family

Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home

943 Highway 425 North

Monticello, AR, 71657

October 20, 2016

at 3:30 p.m.

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Interment

Lacey Cemetery

Lacey New Hope Road

Drew County, AR, 71655

Memorial Contributions

Lacey United Methodist Church

2540 Prairie Rd.

c/o Sherry Wallis

Monticello, AR, 71655

Memorial Contributions

Lacey Cemetery

671 Hwy 133

c/o Roy Alan White

Fountain Hill, AR, 71642

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Condolences (21)

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linda funderburg monticello, AR October 23, 2016
"my condolence to the jones family God bless"
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Doogie Darling Crossett, AR October 23, 2016
"So sorry to hear of the death of Willis. He was a great, dependable pulpwood producer and I am sure a hard worker in anything he did. May our Lord give you peace and comfort during this time. Loved ones are certainly in our thoughts and prayers."
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Alvin and Irma. James Monticello, AR October 23, 2016
"To Mrs Bitty and family: so sorry to hear of Mr.Willis --was out of town. He was a great man. Mom and dad loved him. Can certainly say he left this world ....Job well done.! Our thoughts and prayers with all of you."
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