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Thomas Raymond “Tom” Jones, age 81 of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born January 13, 1945, in Monticello, AR to the late Joseph and Clydine Jones.
He was a construction worker before having to retire to care for his mother. He was a United States Army Veteran and attended the Presbyterian Church. Tom was a very talented musician and played several instruments fluently. He performed with musical groups and bands all over Southeast Arkansas. He was very knowledgeable about early rock music and country music.
He is survived by two cousins, Dan Clanton of Conway and Duane Clanton of Little Rock; along with many friends.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
He was a construction worker before having to retire to care for his mother. He was a United States Army Veteran and attended the Presbyterian Church. Tom was a very talented musician and played several instruments fluently. He performed with musical groups and bands all over Southeast Arkansas. He was very knowledgeable about early rock music and country music.
He is survived by two cousins, Dan Clanton of Conway and Duane Clanton of Little Rock; along with many friends.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.