of Osceola, AR
September 7, 1932 - January 19, 2017
Howard ''Billy'' D. Jones, 84, of Osceola, AR passed away, Thursday, January 19, 2017. Born September 7, 1932 in Tupelo, MS to the late Marvin and Edith Jones. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Osceola, retired from Southwire/Kagan Dixon and a previous member of Jaycees. He earned the Korean Service Medal, Bronze Service Star, United Nations Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal. Survivors include his wife: Mary Ruth Jones; son: Keith (Chris) Jones; daughter: Dana (Gary) McElyea; grandchildren: Jessica McElyea-Hauck, Zachary Jones and Kaleb McElyea; sisters: Anita Jackson and Sandra (John) Vaughn; brother: Wayne (Mary Alice) Jones. He is preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter Tana Jones; brothers: Eugene Jones and Edward ''Ted'' (Dyan) Jones. In Lieu of flowers, Memorials can be made to First Baptist Church Osceola.
Mary, Dana and Keith:
I am saddened to hear of Billy's passing. He was always so nice to me when I spent my college summers working at Kagan-Dixon where my mother also worked. And he was quite funny as I recall!
I hope you'll take comfort in your thoughts and memories of Billy and that one day you will see him again. My prayers are with your family.
Brian Gilliam
Dana and Family,
My sincere condolences go out to you at this sad time. May the peace our our Lord, Jesus Christ give you peace that surpasses all understanding. Lifting you and you whole family in prayer.
Mary so sorry for you loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
My memories go back to a very young age when I visited Anita in the Jones home. Over the years I have l loved seeing Billy around town --- always a joy to visit with him. I pray for comfort for the family.