of Mountain Home, AR
October 15, 1951 - August 5, 2021
Walter Sylvanus Jones, Jr., age 69, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at his home. He was born October 15, 1951 in Des Arc, Arkansas to the late Mary Ella Stacy Jones and Walter Sylvanus Jones, Sr. Walter was of the Baptist faith and worked as a River Boat Pilot for over 40 years. He enjoyed reading, watching westerns, hunting, fishing, and taking care of his dogs.
He is survived by his two God daughters, Cindy Brower (Gary) of West Plains, Missouri and Kristen Pedersen (Chet) of Mountain Home; four grandbabies, Samantha Lamb (Nathan), Mackenzie Pedersen, Blake Pedersen and Avery Pedersen; four brothers, Michael David Jones of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Marcus Eugene Jones (Dody) of Franklin, Arkansas, Rex Van Jones (Lydia) of Marvell, Arkansas and Johnny Ray Jones of Lexa, Arkansas; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Jones; parents, Mary and Walter Jones, Sr.; daughter, Mary Elizabeth Jones; two sisters, Rosemary Lorene Jones and Sandra Gail Cavette.
A funeral service for Mr. Walter Jones, Jr., will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena, Arkansas. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel as well. Burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Brother Rex Jones will officiate.
Pallbearers are Colin Barnett, Austin Scott, Nathan Lamb, Lewis Peeples, Gary Brower and Mike Fogleman.
Services are directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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9 Condolence(s)
Mackenzie Lynn Pedersen
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
You were the best uncle and you did so much for us 3. I love you so much and I hope you are having a good time with aunt Linda and Mary. From Kenzie
Avery Elizabeth
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
I love you and I’ll miss you forever
Valerie Wilkinson McMickle
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Marcus, so sorry to hear about your brother. Prayers and thoughts for you and all your family.
Sharon Fowler
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Walter was a member of our family for 51 years. He was a brother to us. We love and miss you so much. You are with Linda, Mary Elizabeth and many others who have preceded you. You will be missed until we meet again.
Caron Lynch
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
You will be missed by many
William and Lexie Hires
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
So sorry for your loss, knew him and family for many years.
Bob and Becky Burns
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. May the Lord completely surround you with His comfort during this time. Love you guys.
John Wildberger
Monday, August 9, 2021
Marcus and family, I am truly sorry for your loss of Walter Jr. My thoughts and prayers go out for you, and hoping that God's healing comfort will bring a sense of peace to you, as Walter would want.
Pat Holland
Monday, August 9, 2021
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know Walter is so happy to be back with Linda. He's no longer suffering in pain.