of Scotland, AR
December 30, 1940 - January 14, 2024
Joe Wayne Jones of Scotland, Arkansas was born on December 30, 1940 in Scotland, Arkansas to the late Johnnie and Ester (Blue) Jones and peacefully passed from this life on January 14, 2024 at his home in Scotland. He was the last survivor of his siblings, leaving behind a great legacy of faith in Christ. Joe was deeply loved and greatly respected by all who knew him.
He was reunited in Heaven by his granddaughter, Brianna Jones; his parents and siblings, Olen J. Jones, Wanda Sue Meeks, Mary Lou Hanks and Addie Rue Sowell.
Joe graduated from Scotland High School and served in the Army for a short time as a medic. He was a faithful member and deacon of the Scotland Baptist Church. It was there, in the 'old church' that Joe gave his life to Jesus at the tender age of 16. He pursued many interests in his life; however, the Lord was always first and foremost, followed closely by his love for family and farming. Joe was a good example of what a loving husband and dad should be. He loved Jesus and enjoyed telling people about Him. Anyone who knew Joe knew that his wife, children, daughters-in-law and grandchildren meant the world to him. One of Joe's greatest accomplishments was passing his passion and love for Jesus on to his family. He enjoyed get-togethers with his family, fish fries, Thanksgiving and Christmas. These were just a few of his favorite meals. Joe was also a prolific poet. He has honored many of his family and friends with poems of tribute upon their passing. Everything about Joe always circled back to his being a good Christian man.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 52 years, Wanda (Farmer) Jones; two sons; David Joe Jones, Sr. and wife, Tina, Ronnie Jones and wife, Kerri; grandchildren, David Joe Jones, Jr., Trinity Jones, Jazmyne Jones, Kasten Jones, MaKayla Jones, Olivia Jones, Kendall Jones, Addisyn Jones, Janice Lovell and husband, James; four great-grandchildren; a beloved church family; extended family and many friends.
Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the Scotland Baptist Church in Scotland, Arkansas. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Scotland, Arkansas.
The family of Joe Jones would like to say "Thank you" for all of the kind words, cards, flowers, food, the stories about Joe. and mostly the prayers There are no words to truly tell you how much this has meant to their family. Prayers are still appreciated as Wanda and her family navigate through their loss of Joe.
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31 Condolence(s)
Judy Pruitt Eakin
Thursday, January 18, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was a wonderful man. I pray God will give you peace during this difficult time
Hankins, Shirley, and Whitton
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Our condolences to the family. prayers!
Effie Kuster
Thursday, January 18, 2024
The thing i will remember the most about Mr. Jones is his poetic talents in creating a great poem forthe people that passed around the community, each one fitting the person so very well and he would always try to put a little something to make people laugh in it, he was a great man and great member of our little community, LEAVES ME WITH A SADNESS WONDERING WHO WILL BE HONORING HIM WITH SUCH A GREAT SENTIMENT AS A POEM! He will be greatly missed! My thoughts and prayers got out to Mrs. Wanda and the boys.
Laura Grimes
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Joe Wayne. My prayers to you all. I pray for the Lord to give you all comfort & peace.
Todd Black
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
There’s more to be said about Joe Wayne than can even begin to mention. I don’t recall a single time that I saw him, that he didn’t greet me with a smile and a hey Todd, how are you doing He was a pillar to the community and pleasant guy to be around. I can’t recall anything negative about him. I am proud to say I grew up knowing him and his family. I believe we could all learn from the example he set before us. He will be greatly missed as one of the best we have had in the Scotland community. I ask God to bless and comfort during this time of loss.
Karen Shirley Foster
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
I Loved Joe, always smiling loving his Lord and Family. I will miss him, but I know that he’s enjoying being with his Lord and Savior along with his Family and my Mom and Daddy, rejoicing. I asked him to write a Poem for Mom, he did, from his heart, what words God gave him to say, it’s Beautiful and I’ll always treasure it. Prayers, Thoughts and Love always for My Sweet Wanda, David, Ronnie and their Families, Love ya’ll, Karen
Reva Johnson
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Joe was one of a kind. Always thinking and doing for others. I remember I asked him to write a poem for my mom's birthday some years back, he did an amazing job and even came to her party and read it. I so appreciated him agreeing to do that for her. A great friend and an example to all.
Tina Lee
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Mr. Joe Jones. He will be greatly missed and such a loss to our community. May God carry you through this loss and help heal your pain. We will all miss him dearly.
Onedia Wilkins
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
So sorry about Joe.Praying for all his family.
Amanda Thayer
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Sorry for your loss.
Calvin Brown
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Prayers for the family
Martha Gatliff
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Joe always had a smile on his face and truly lived out His faith. He was an anchor in the community that will surely be missed. Prayers for all the family especially the kids and grandkids we share.
Sue Allen Pico
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss, but I join you and the angels in rejoicing that your Dad/Grampa was welcomed "home" and someday we'll be able to join him. I'll be praying for comfort... - Sue
Robin Hensley
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Wanda and boys, Prayers for your loss of a wonderful man, friend, believer. Somany memories over my lifetime have your blessed family in them. Joe will be missed, but never forgotten.
we love you all, from my whole family, vera, cathy and girls, lee and rhonda, me and all mine..
Carroll Blue
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Sure going to miss you... RIP...
wanda Holden
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
My heart goes out to Wanda and family. I grew up with Joe and graduated Scotland High with him class of 1958. He was always nice young man. I was very happy when he married Wanda one of my sister best friends. Wanda I am sorry I will not be able to come to the service but all will be in my prayers.
Janie Brown
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
So sorry for your loss
Joe was a wonderful man and my mom (Rachel Wilson) loved him and Miss Wanda. I enjoyed the poem he wrote when mom passed away and I still have it. I framed it and it still hangs on the wall with her picture
I will be praying for the family and church family
I know he will be missed
Love
Janie Brown
Paula Cowsert
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Wanda and family, so sorry to hear about your loss of joe. He was a great guy and will be missed. His love of poem writing and his laugh will always be remembered.
Lori Treat
Monday, January 15, 2024
Sending much love to Ronnie and Joe and their families during this time. May God keep your spirits high knowing that your Dad is in his Father's house now waiting for you.
Teresa Flory
Monday, January 15, 2024
Joe was so special to our family! He was a true example of a Christian! Sending our love and prayers to Wanda, David, Ronnie and family! We love you!
Donald and Lisa Lindsey
Monday, January 15, 2024
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Joe. He will be missed by many. Prayers for his family and friends.
Jewel Jones
Monday, January 15, 2024
He will be dearly missed
Margaret Duncan
Monday, January 15, 2024
Pat and John French
Monday, January 15, 2024
So sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed.Joe was a friend to all who knew him. I worked with Joe at Wal-Mart, many fond memories and Joe coming to the feed store was always a good visit.
Rhonda Nelson and Lee Nelson
Monday, January 15, 2024
We love you
Cathy Bryant
Monday, January 15, 2024
I have a great respect for both Joe and Wanda. I am praying for comfort and peace for your family. God bless you all!
Sylvia Pool
Monday, January 15, 2024
Bro Joe you are going to be missed here on this earth more than you know. I loved talking and visiting with you. You always talked about God and stories in the Bible. Aways asked questions to see what we knew. I looked up to you. We may not had agreed on everything but agreed to disagree.
Most of all I'll miss my Joe hugs. I always looked forward to them and missed them when either of us missed church.
Looked for my mommy and dad in heaven. Visit with them. Tell them I love them and miss them.
One day I'll get to join you all and what a time we will have. Meanwhile you keep a watch on us down here.
Love you Bro Joe
Jim Reece
Monday, January 15, 2024
So sorry to hear about Joe My prayers are with all the the family and he had so many friends
Dana Bohannon
Monday, January 15, 2024
Wanda I’m so sad to hear this. Joe was a man of great character. I worked with him for many years at Walmart. He always had a smile on his face and he loved our Lord and Savior with his whole heart. Praying for you and your two sons. Dana
Shirley and Hollis Frye
Monday, January 15, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Joe was a great friend and we couldn't have had a better neighbor. He will be missed so much. We will miss him walking over or riding his side by side to see how we were doing or to share some of their garden veggies. I loved and will miss hearing his poems he wrote and read at church. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Wanda, David, Ronnie, and all of your family!
Tracy & Tracy Cooley
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Joe was such a kind and compassionate man who we know will truly be missed by everyone. We know he’s gone to a much better place where he longed to be. Praying for all of you. Love and prayers!