of Conway, AR
July 27, 1943 - May 23, 2019
Dr. Francis Dunn Jones, Jr., long-time Conway resident, died May 23, 2019, after a long illness. Born July 27, 1943, in Alexandria, Louisiana, his parents were Evelyn Ray (Coats) Jones and Francis Dunn Jones. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Molly); his son, Francis Dunn Jones, III of Conway; his daughter, Maryevelyn Jones of Fayetteville; his brother, Dr. Laird Evan Jones of Springfield, Missouri; his sister, Gail Ray Reed of Bixby Oklahoma, and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Janet Sue Kirsch.
Dr. Jones grew up in Little Rock and in Springfield, Missouri, and received his doctorate degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri in 1967. He served as a Captain in the United States Army Veterinary Corps from 1967 to 1969, stationed in DaNang, Vietnam, where one of his duties was operating a clinic caring for service animals. He returned to Arkansas in 1970. In 1971 he established the first solely small animal practice in Conway, and practiced here until his retirement, due to illness, in 2014.
Dr. Jones was active in his professional organizations, was very supportive of wildlife conservation, and was proud of his service on IUCUC committees at UCA and Hendrix. He was an avid golfer, and enjoyed outdoor activities, especially those involving his bird dogs. He loved his family and friends, his clients and his patients, and particularly awful jokes which he shared frequently and indiscriminately.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Foundation, St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Conway, The Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission, or to a charity of your choice.
A memorial service for Dr. Jones will be held at St Peter's Episcopal Church in Conway at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 31, 2019.
Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened. • Anatole France.
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10 Condolence(s)
Kay Baudier
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
You will be missed by us all Doc...you not only cared for our furry family members, but also their humans. Without your counsel and sometimes consoling we would not have made it through tough times. God is so blessed to have you with him now to care for our furry children who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge...tell Blackie, Tiger, Dutchess (#1), Shadow, Dudley, Verbal and Beau hello and that I still hold them in my heart. Thank you Mary for sharing this special man with us all...K
Mary and Gypse Southard
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Molly and family, so sorry to hear of the Doctor's passing. He was a kind and gentle man who has helped me through many sad and happy days with my furbabies. I shall never forget the loving ways he handled each and every one of them. Doc Jones will be greatly missed. Pleas accept out sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Peace
Yvonne Ford
Monday, June 3, 2019
My sincerest condolences to the family.
Dr. Jones was an amazing vet and was my vet for many years with all my pets. Always there when I needed him during the day a at 2 a.m. for an emergency C-Section.
Yvonne Ford
Debbie Fedricci
Saturday, June 1, 2019
Maryevelyn, sorry to hear about your dad. At least you know he's at peace now. Sorry I missed the gathering, I would have definately been there, but found out a day late. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
He'll always be in our thoughts and memories...
Love you, Deb
Glenda Baker
Friday, May 31, 2019
What a wonderful man and an awesome Vet. I loved him and the way he always took care of Elvis and Boomer. When it came time to put Elvis down, my 14 year-old Basset Hound , he came to my home and did that for me. That was such a special moment for myself and my girls.
He will always be remembered and loved. Thanks for sharing him with us. Love, Glenda Baker
Maggie Milligan
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Molly and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Jones passing. He was a wonderful man and I feel blessed I had the opportunity to get to know him over the years. I loved putting together the Summer Meetings at the Arkansas VMA because I always knew he would be excited to play in the golf tournament. The thoughts and prayers of the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association are with you during this time. Please let us know if we can help you in any way!
Chris
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Molly and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. I so enjoyed my time working at the clinic with Doc and Betty. I am guessing that Doc and his beloved dogs Harry and Rudy are out hunting birds right now!
Melanie Mae
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
So sorry for your loss. I remember going to his clinic with my parents and the smell of his pipe. I always thought he was the man in the Norman Rockwell paintings. He was a great man.
Tom and Brenda Mathis
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Molly, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Doc. He was a kind human being with compassion for all animals and their owners. His smile was always present when he walk into the room and all of my beloved pets throughout the years loved him. I know you will miss him and his laughter. Please accept our condolences.
Deb MARTIN
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Molly and kids, I'm so very sorry to hear about the loss of Doc. He was such a great man and I so much enjoyed the time I had working for him. He, Betty and I had lots of great times. He,will be missed. Love and prayers to you all.