of Mountian View, AR
July 15, 1956 - February 14, 2024
Billy James Jason (Bill J), 67, of Fifty-Six, Arkansas reached out to hug his Savior as he took his last breath on February 14th, 2024 while at home surrounded by his family.
Bill was born in Fifty-Six to Betty McConnell Jason and Johnnie Jason on July 15th 1956. He was an outstanding husband, dad, brother, papa and friend. Bill worked as a farmer, a deputy and then held the office of Stone County Sheriff until he retired in 2006.
He left behind on this earth his wife, Gail Jason; daughters, Kelly Lohnes and husband, Brandon, Jennifer Jason, Whitney Arnold and husband, Jonathan; one son/grandson, Gavin Jason; 8 other grandchildren, Olivia Goodman, Carly Cooper, James (J.J.) Cooper and wife, Whitney, Tommie Campbell, Jake McCarroll, Julia Lohnes, Chandler Arnold, Lincoln Arnold and one bonus granddaughter, Jessica Wallet; one sister, Jan Smith and husband, Bruce; one brother, Johnny Gale Jason and wife, Dusty; sister-in-law, Mary Jason; along with a host of extended family and friends.
Bill is preceded in death by his mother, whom he adored, Betty McConnell Jason; his father, Johnnie Jason; brother, Tommy Jason and nephew, Chris Jason.
Visitation and funeral services will be on Friday, February 16, 2024 beginning at 12:30pm with funeral service at 1:30pm at Fifty Six Missionary Baptist where Bill was saved as a young boy and remained a faithful member of for the duration of his life, with Brothers Robb Arnold and Jonathan Arnold officiating. Burial will be at Fifty-Six Cemetery following the service.
Pallbearers will be Brady Smith, Dane Smith, John Robert Jason, Derek Jason, Tristan Jason and Jondon Jason. Honorary pallbearers will be Jonathan Arnold, Brandon Lohnes, Johnny Gale Jason, Bruce Smith, Paul Doyne Balentine, Mike Rusche and Charlie Brown.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.
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41 Condolence(s)
Michael Rusche, Carolyn and Micheal j
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
As close as brothers,my very best friend.... always ready. To help out. Someone. Going. To miss ya. Love you Gail and family.
Carol Wade
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Jennifer , Kelly, and family
I am sorry to hear that you have lost your dad. I know you will miss him.
Irene Gammill
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Sorry for your lose
Marilyn A Boren
Friday, February 16, 2024
I'm so sorry I know He will be missed .
Eddie Powell
Friday, February 16, 2024
I hated hearing about Bill passing he was a good and fair man to me every time.my God be with the family through this and comfort them.Eddie
Delanna Lacy
Friday, February 16, 2024
Bill was such a good person. He was very respected and appreciated. Our prayers are with all of his family.
Daryl Clemmons
Friday, February 16, 2024
Lost a good man
DON and BETSY CRISPELL
Thursday, February 15, 2024
So sorry for your loss. BILL was a GOOD MAN. We are prayingfor the family.
Wanda Gorham
Thursday, February 15, 2024
May the peace of God reign in your life, especially, in this time of loss.
Annette Blackwell
Thursday, February 15, 2024
I’m so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Jason family.
Jacob & Ashley Bane
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Sending Love & Prayers!
Jim and Nancy Steele
Thursday, February 15, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayer during this sad time.
Ronda Ivy
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Gail and family, so sorry for your loss. Bill was a fine man that I admired and respected. He was a good sheriff who served Stone County well. Prayers for you all.
Bobby Joe Sisk
Thursday, February 15, 2024
I have been friends with Bill for many years and was so sorry to hear about his passing. He was a good man and will be missed by all who was fortunate enough to have known him. Prayers for the family.
Matthew Wilborn
Thursday, February 15, 2024
I'm sorry for the loss my thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I worked under Sheriff Bill Jason. He was a mentor and a amazing man. I will miss him dearly. Until we meet again brother
Crystal & Galen Hall
Thursday, February 15, 2024
We are so very sorry for your loss, hope you find comfort during this hard time
Phyllis venable
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Your family is in my prayers. May God wrap his loving arms around you and bring you comfort in your time of loss.
Reuben Balentine
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Sorry for your loss praying for God's comfort to all the family and friends
Gary & Glenda Martin
Thursday, February 15, 2024
So sorry to hear about Bill. Prayer's for his family. He was a wonderful man. He served Stone County well when he was Sheriff.
Howard Cavender
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Jason family. A lot of memories with this family. RIP Bill Jason.
Kelvin Richardson
Thursday, February 15, 2024
So saddened to hear this. Bill was a classmate of mine. Prayers for God's comfort and peace to his family!
Shirley Buchanan
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Gail I am so sorry to hear about Bill. Find comfort in the time you had together. Your family is in my prayers.
Venissa Gullett Harris
Thursday, February 15, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jay Berry
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers for the family.
Cindy Conley
Thursday, February 15, 2024
I’m so sorry for Bills passing but I know he’s with his Lord and Savior. We thought a lot of Bill and will miss him. Prayers for you Gail and the family.
Garry and Carla Stewart
Thursday, February 15, 2024
So sorry, prayers for all the family. He was a good person that had time for everyone. Always enjoyed visiting with him. His family was so important to him.
Karen Hillyer
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Gail, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barbara and Clyde Dawes
Thursday, February 15, 2024
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Mr. Bill was a good friend to everyone and great community supporter, who will be missed. Gail, we pray as God has you in his arms, you will be comforted by His love and your memories. God Bless you sweet lady.
Dan & Patricia Stewart
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Our prayers are with you all.
Paul and Willie Ivy
Thursday, February 15, 2024
So sorry about Bill. We will have the family in our prayers. God Bless you all.
Arthur Raff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
I am sorry for your loss. Bill was a deputy and then sheriff while I was stationed in Stone County with the state police. He was as fine a man as I ever knew. The world is a better place because of Bill.
Mary Morrow
Thursday, February 15, 2024
My prayer,
May God be with each of you, and comfort you, and the memories of time shared together help to make each day easier.
God Bless
So sorry for your loss,
Mary & family
Doug Brewer
Thursday, February 15, 2024
So sorry to hear about Bill. I know he will be missed. Prayers for the family!!
Freda Cruse Hardison
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Gail. I'm stunned. I'm so sorry to hear this. Thinking of you. If there's anything I can do I'm here. My heart is with you.
Jim and Debby Nesbitt
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
0ur thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We always thought a lot of Bill and we considered him a very good and special friend.
Rowdy and Carrie Ross
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
So sorry for your loss. We are praying for your family.
Mike and Emma Hill
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
We were shocked to learn of Billy's passing this evening, Wednesday, Valentine's day. Billy was in the 7th Grade at 56 the first year I taught there in 1968. I considered him a friend. Billy served our county as sheriff with honor. He had turned his life toward the Lord Jesus, and it was a noticeable event in his life. He was our neighbor, quite a loss, we are praying for Gail and the rest of the Family.
Danny & Martha Simmons
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
So sorry for your loss. He always had time to visit. He will be missed by all that knew him. Praying for the family ????
Sharon Mills
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Prayers for the family during this difficult time. May God wrap each of you in his loving arms with comfort as only he can. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers
Shelly Sutterfield
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Praying for God's comfort and peace.
Vernon and Lela Marsolf
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss.