of Lexa, AR

June 20, 1940 - June 16, 2025

Sherrald C. Jones, 84, of Lexa passed away on June 16, 2025 in Little Rock, AR. Sherrald was born in Lena, Mississippi on June 20, 1940 and was a 1958 graduate of Marianna High School where he was an all-state basketball player. He played basketball at Arkansas College from 1958-1960. In 1962, he and the former Helen ''Kitty'' Fairly were married in Henderson, Nevada and they enjoyed a marriage of 62 years. Sherrald was an insurance agent for over 60 years, working initially for Metropolitan Life from 1964-1982 before opening his independent agency, Sherrald Jones Insurance.

Sherrald was a believer in Jesus Christ and because of that his family grieves but takes comfort in the hope of being reunited with him. He joined Second Baptist Church in the mid-1960s and taught Sunday School for many years.

Sherrald is preceded in death by his parents, Walter Luther Brooks Jones and Lillie Estelle White Jones; brother, Charles Brooks Jones; a half-brother, Marshall Eugene Jones and half-sister, Bernice Jones Doss.

He is survived by his wife, Helen ''Kitty'' Jones of Lexa; son, Jay (Karyn) Jones of Monticello; daughter, Jill (Curtis) Plumley of Helena and sons, Danny Jones of Lexa and Kelly (Joan) Jones of Monticello and nine grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Merle Jameson of Searcy and brothers, Glynn Jones of Marianna and J.B. ''Brevard'' Jones of Lexa.

Visitation will be Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m., all at Second Baptist Church, West Helena. His son, Dr. Kelly Jones, will officiate. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park.

Services will be directed by the staff of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com