of West Helena, AR
March 19, 1935 - October 30, 2014
Gene E. Jones, age 79, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Southaven, Mississippi. Mr. Jones was born March 19, 1935 at Mellwood, Arkansas to the late Harvey R. Jones and the late Louise Bentley Jones. He attended Fourth Street Baptist Church and worked for many years as an exterminator for Home Pest Control.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marie Cross Jones; two daughters, Eugenia Newsom (Andy) and LaDonna Jones (Dennis), both of Lexa, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Gail Davis (Nick) of West Helena and Mitchell Jones of Lexa; two great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Jaxon Davis; two brothers, Robert Jones (Dianne) of Farmerville, Louisiana and Ralph Jones of West Helena; and a host of other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Ray Jones, Jimmy Jones and Earl Jones; and a special brother-in-law, David Cross.
Services for Gene Jones will be held Monday, November 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Reverend Rodger Hooker will officiate.
Pallbearers are Mitchell Jones, Nick Davis, Shelby Criddle, Dewayne Criddle, Lane Cross and Blake Johnston. Honorary pallbearers are Andy Newsom, Dennis Jones, Dr. Pat Bell, and Dr. Thomas Weldon.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
I am so sorry to hear about Mr Gene , He was such a sweet man! I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Valerie
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Gene. He was such a kind man, and I was blessed to know him. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
I am so sorry to hear about Gene, You are in our prayer. Faye Hopper
We are so sorry for your loss, and keep your family in prayers during this difficult time . May the Lord comfort and strengthen you all as only He can.
Maria, I am very sorry to read of Gene passing. I hope you are doing alright. May God comfort you and your family.
Marie, I didn't know about Gene until I read the paper today!! I am so sorry~~we shared some fun times with you & Gene. My sincere sympathy! Betty Estes
Marie I was so sorry to hear about Gene, I didn't find out until this morning or I would have been at the funeral. Robert thought a lot of Gene and Eugenia and Mike were real good friends. I think you all were some of the first people I met after we moved to West Helena. If I can be of any help let me know. You and your family will be in my prayers always.
Christine Layton
Sorry to learn of the passing of Gene he was such a great man.
May God Bless and comfort each and every one of you during this time.
Marie & family, I am so sorry about Gene! He was such a fine man & I feel I am lucky to have know him! My heart goes out to all of you! God bless all of you!
I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many wonderful memories at Jones house. I wish I could be there. You will be in my prayers.
Marie, Eugenia, Gail, Allysa, and Jaxon, and LaDonna, I am so sorry for your loss. He was a very loving man and very kind to me. He could always make me feel good when He would tell me things about my MaMa and when they went to school together. Love you all and my The Lord give you peace at this time of sorrow. Gloria
Mary i am so sorry for your loss !!
Prayers and condolences. So very sorry for your loss. He is no longer in pain in Gods realm, no suffering. If we can help anyway please let us know. May God be with each of you.
My thoughts and prayers go out for Mr. Gene's family. I first met this sweet man because he came to school events for Michell. Later I learned how much Gail loved her papaw. I know you will miss his love but you will always carry his spirit with you. May God give you peace and comfort in your difficult time of loss.
Our condolences to the Jones family, sorry for your loss.
To all of Gene's family, I know your hearts are breaking at this time. Mine is, too. There sure is a lot of family history between us.
We all know that he is in sleep and feels no pain. He is at peace. That is the only way I can look at my brother's demise and it feels good to know where they are. If
I can ever do anything for any of you, just let me know.
You are still in my heart and prayers. ...
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Gene's passing. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Jones Family.