of Choctaw, AR
July 4, 1942 - September 7, 2014
Palmer " Nick " Ray Jones 72, of Choctaw, Arkansas departed from his earthly home Sunday, September 7, 2014. He was born July 4, 1942 in Goodman, Missouri to Phillip Martin and Elva Marie (Wiseman) Jones.
He served as a Seaman in the U.S. Navy from 1959-1961. Nick was involved with Boy Scouts most of his life and served as a leader from 1977 until his passing. He served as a deacon for many years at the Choctaw Church of Christ. He served in numerous Civic organizations and was very active in community affairs. Nick was a Godly, loving family man rarely seen without his grandchildren. Nick will be forever in our hearts.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Elva Overstreet and his father, Phillip Martin Jones.
He is survived by his wife Sara Lynn (Kidd) Jones of the home, three sons, Phillip Ralph Jones (Jenny) of Choctaw, Arkansas; Edward Ray Jones of Jefferson, Louisiana; Douglas Ray Jones of Choctaw, Arkansas; daughter, Jennifer Brandy Phelps (Kaylan) of Damascus, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Kayla Michelle Meeler, Joel Lindsey Jones, Phillip Ryan Jones, Alexis Leeann Jones, Joshua Lynn Jones and Cooper Ray Jones, sister, Phyllis Marti Shannon (Larry) of Clinton, Arkansas; and many close friends.
Pallbearers: Keith Coward, Steve Bradley, Sam Shannon, Jr., Billy Tomlinson, Dewey Bohannon, Johnny Trujillo.
Honorary Pallbearers: Jim Berry, Tom Elliott, Jimmy Duncan, David Frizell, Casey Gifford, Dewey Williams, Joel Jones, Ryan Jones, and Josh Jones.
Visitation will be 5:00-8:00pm Tuesday, September 9, 2014 and Funeral Service will be 11:00am Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Choctaw Church of Christ with Brother Adam Epps officiating. Burial will follow in Huie Cemetery with U.S. Navy Military Honors.
Donations maybe made in his honor to the Quapaw Area Council.
Funeral Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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33 Condolence(s)
Stephanie Schroeder
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Nick was a great role model for many young people, particularly during the years he was a Scout leader. I'm glad my son had the opportunity to know him and learn from him. My condolences to the family for their loss.
Stephanie Schroeder
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Nick was a great role model for many young people, particularly during the years he was a Scout leader. I'm glad my son had the opportunity to know him and learn from him. My condolences to the family for their loss.
Kim Bittle
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Just heard of Nick's passing. I am so sorry for your loss, he was such a great guy. You are in my thoughts and prayers..
Stephanie Lawrence
Friday, September 12, 2014
Sara and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Nick's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time and in the weeks ahead. May God provide you with comfort and peace.
Jerel and Kathleen Brown
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
marilyn binns
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Sara,
I was stunned and saddened to hear of Nick's passing. I know what a difficult time this is for you and your family. May God's love give you strength and comfort at this time.
Larry & Carolyn Eubanks
Thursday, September 11, 2014
We are sadden to hear of your great loss. Memories of Nick come flooding back at this time, reminding us of what a loving, giving person he was. May God surround you with His loving arms and give you the comfort of friends and family and wonderful memories that can never be lost.
Vance Lee Hubbard
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Sara, so sorry to learn of Nick's passing. May the Lord bless and comfort you and your family. Mrs. T.P> Hubbard
Lois M. Stracener
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Gone but not forgotten. So sorry for your loss. Nick touched our lives many many years ago and occasionally would still run into him in town and he never changed. Always the same old Nick. God be with you during this time of grief.
Edd & Dee Ridings
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Nick, Jimmy and I had some great times together golfing. I will miss him as a dear friend. Dee and I are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Aalesha Cartner
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
I am truly sorry for your loss. Nick is in a much better place. I have great memories of him when I was younger when my Mom worked with him at the real estate office. Dad has tons of great memories with Nick as well. We will forever cherish those memories. You guys are in my prayers.
Bill & Brenda Passmore
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Home at last. No more pain. Nick was always a positive influence to those he met and there are so many lives he touched thru the Scouts and other charitable organizations. This county will surely miss him as I know you will. Rest in peace in the arms of the Saviour.
Reba rooney
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Well nick is in a better place he will be missed prayers to the family
J B and Jeanette Myers
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Our sympathy to the family. We all will miss Nick.
Mandi
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
I may not of known him personally, but I know that he will be missed. Prayers, love and well wishes go to Nick's family.
Just remember that you are loved and he was watching you from Heaven above.
James"Jeff" and Donna Price
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
We have know Nick as our neighbor, member and deacon of the Church of Christ and a friend. We will miss him as will many members of our community for his kindness, thoughtful, charity, and his humor. To Sara, Phillip, Doug, Jennifer and the rest of his family having had conversations with him in the last month of his illness it is clear that he was ready to leave his earthly body so that he would no longer suffer from his illness. He had an agenda to fulfill by July and he felt he completed it. He loved his family and it was very apparent in his actions and words that they were very precious to him. He loved his grandchildren and was very proud to participate in their activities. He was ever present in the community and Nick's face will be missed at the Christmas drive at Wal-Mart. Sara, I am three doors down and my shoulder is available should you choose to use it. Your husband was a great man to this community and he will be missed by everyone.
Robert Brown
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Thoughts & prayers for the family & friends. I know he touched alot of hearts & will be missed by many
James & Nancy Clark
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Sara and Family,
We are sorry for your loss. Our Lord will welcome him with open arms. He was a good man and we were happy to have known him.
James and Nancy Clark
Cay Huff
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
My family and I will personally miss Nick. He was a close friend. We talked of many things. I admired him how he brought his grandchildren to scouts, martial arts, football practice and to the Super Bowl. He was fantastic. He was the one who helped me get into Charity work and community service. I was in a couple of Organizations/ Associated Member that he has contributed to. He served his community and family until his healing. He was the backbone to many community service programs in Van Buren County including the Van Buren County Christmas drive. He was outside Walmart before Christmas collecting toys and asked for some toys for the needy. I gave him all the toys in my shopping cart. My children asked me to go back in Walmart and by some more toys to donate. Nick was the one who initially showed my children community service and charity. Because of that my children donated all their Christmas present that Christmas. Nick was silent contributor to so many organizations and has his contributions has helped thousands of children. Because of these contributions, Nick will help thousands of more children for years to come. Nick worked with Boy Scouts in Van Buren County and Grand Master Han's Martial Arts International. He contributed his time, money, and land to these Organizations. There would not be The Han Center in the United States if not because of Nick's land contribution in Choctaw. Grand Master Han's Martial Arts is a World Wide Martial Arts and Christian Missionary Organization. Through the chain of events there would not be a Martial Program in the After School Program at Clinton School.
Dale and Amanda James
Monday, September 8, 2014
We can only imagine what Nick has already seen and who he has met in paradise. He will be sorely missed.
Beth Hodges
Monday, September 8, 2014
Sara and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that Nick will live on in your hearts and in the lives of the many people he helped.
Beth Hodges
Dixie Lee Carter
Monday, September 8, 2014
The news of Nick's passing is sad. He was a pillar of our community and such a great leader to the boys and young men of our community. I will particularly miss him at Rotary where he was active and always present. Thank you Nick for being in my life; I will miss you. My condolences to the family at this most difficult time. My prayers are with you.
Mary Bragalone
Monday, September 8, 2014
So sorry to hear of Nick's passing. I will surely miss his smiling face coming in and harassing me!!!
Jeff Pistole
Monday, September 8, 2014
I am sad to hear of Nick's passing. We can take comfort in knowing he is in a better place. We all will miss his presence in our community. He was a good man and a positive influence to us all.
Belinda Johnson
Monday, September 8, 2014
So sorry to hear of Nick's passing. He will be greatly missed.
mary jo burnley
Monday, September 8, 2014
the people of Van Buren County will miss Nick so much. what a legacy he has given to his family and friends. always kind words and smile for all. Certainly am glad I had the opportunity to know him. always trying to help kids. my kind of guy. please accept my condolences in your loss
Brandon/Pam Bradford
Monday, September 8, 2014
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Nick was a great man and will be missed always. Our prayers are with you.
Jim & Laudell Massengill
Sunday, September 7, 2014
We are sorry for your loss of Nick. He is at peace and smiling down on you. He was well known and well liked and his influence will live on. Dwell on your blessings of having him and not on the pain of losing him. Prayers for you all.
Shirley Waller
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Sara, Phillip, Doug and families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God give you the strength to see you through this time of sorrow. Nick was a wonderful man and no one will ever do more for Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts than what Nick has done for them. We have truly lost a wonderful man, but God has a special place for him in heaven and we will see him again when we get there. If there is anything we can do just give us a call.
Phillip Price Jr. Phillip Price Sr. and Bob and Shirley Waller
John Burford
Sunday, September 7, 2014
The Scouting community lost a great friend in Nick Jones. He will be missed on this earth. He left a rich legacy of youth leaders through his dedication to the Boy Scouts of America. Rest in peace, Brother.
Terri Dees & family
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Sue Widener
Sunday, September 7, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray God will comfort you as only He can.
In Christ,
Sue W.
chip & judy Eakin
Sunday, September 7, 2014
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you the peace and love that only he can provide for you all. You will be in our prayers