of Paris, AR
August 18, 1931 - March 29, 2019
James Harold Jones, 87 of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 in Charleston, Arkansas. He was born on August 18, 1931 in Subiaco, Arkansas to his parents, Alma and Farris (Horne) Jones. He was a United States Army Veteran having served in the Korean War. He was the owner and operator of Harold Jones Construction for 46 years and was a member of the Faith Pentecostal Church of God. Harold was an avid bull rider in his younger days and loved to team rope which he was fortunate enough to be able to enjoy up into his eighties.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Alma and Farris (Horne) Jones; two brothers, Ivo Jones and Lowell Ray Jones and twos sisters, Erma Faye Lee and Lois Fernstones.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Susan (Zimmer) Jones of Paris; four daughters, LaDonna Hart and husband Phil of Mobile, Alabama, Sherry Blackaby and husband Eldon of Rogers, Arkansas, Denise Forst and husband Doug of Scranton, Arkansas and Christy Clark and husband Kelly of Greenwood, Arkansas; one sister, Betty Perez of California; seven grandchildren, Carla Green Howard, Patrick Green and wife Tina, Kurt Blackaby and wife April, Tori Forst, Trace Forst, Jackson Bridges and Addison Bridges; five great grandchildren and one special nephew, James Clarence Jones of Paris.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Faith Pentecostal Church of God in Paris officiated by Rev. Ted Matlock. Burial will follow in Horne Cemetery in Midway under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Pallbearers will be Kurt Blackaby, Trace Forst, Jackson Bridges, Patrick Green, Ray Black and Dale Meeks.
Honorary pallbearer will be James Clarence Jones.
Susan...you are so very much in my prayers as you continue grieving for Harold. We were in CA, and I’m sad we missed his funeral...know that we send much love and prayers!
So very sorry for your loss. So sad to hear. I always liked Harold. He was a really good man. Prayers for the Jones family
My dear friends, I just wanted to tell you again that my heart hurt for you as you said goodbye to Harold. He had bounced back so many times but this time he was tired and it was his time to go. Cherish the good times.
My love and sympathy, Monty
Praying for God’s comfort to envelope you during this season. â¤ï¸
Susan, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Fly high my friend
You will be miss dearly
All us Buckners in Charleston worked many years with and for Harold. He was a good man and will be greatly missed in the local construction industry. Our deepest sympathies in this hard time goes out to the family.
Buckner Concrete Construction, Inc.
Everett Buckner
Don Buckner
William Buckner
Bryan Buckner
Many great memories of working with Harold over the years. Prayers to you Susan and family during this difficult time.
Susan, l am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband.
May God give you peace and comfort....
Praying for you my dear friend
Love you.... Linda
Christy,
You and your family are in my prayers during this time. May you find peace and comfort in the memories you have.
Love always,
Bonita
Harold was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Sorry for your loss. Your family is our thoughts and prayers!
So very sorry...Harold was always nice and polite...
Susan and Family so sorry for the loss of your beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather. Prayers for all of you. God bless.
Our prayer are with all the family and may the Lord bless all of you in this time of sorrow
A humble American hero and a inspiration to so many. I will always remember you and the life experiences you shared.
Condolences to the family during this time.
Best,
So sorrow for the loss of your loved one. Susan & family will be in my thoughts & prayers.
Susan l am so sorry for your loss may God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time
Praying for you my dear friend
Praying for your family at this difficult time.
I just want to send my love and prayers for this family. You could not ask for a more beautiful legacy than the loved ones he left behind.
Susan and Harold family~~~Prayers for each of you while your going through this difficult time. Praying you will share all of his wonderful memories with each other, Be happy and rejoice in his life he enjoyed so much.
From the Seventies rodeoing with Andrews & Lowery Stock Contractor to construction jobs. A Good Man and Friend
My prayers are with you and all of your family. I have good memories of being in church with Harold n Suzanne. May God Bless and comfort you all in your time of grief it is never easy to give up a loved one but there is peace in knowing he is in Heaven with his Savior n not sick in body anymore.