of Paris, AR
August 27, 1942 - April 13, 2024
Ted Jones, age 81, a resident of Paris, Arkansas, formerly of Dayton, Tennessee, went home to be with his Lord in heaven on Saturday, April 13, 2024.
He was born August 27, 1942 in Wayne, Michigan, but grew up in Newton, Mississippi. He attended Newton High School and then graduated with a associate degree in drafting from Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College. Ted was a proud veteran, serving in the United States Army. Ted loved the Lord and as an ordained minister shared the gospel with everyone he met. His greatest joy was teaching Bible classes.
Ted was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie B. and Cecelia Julia (Carlson) Jones and two brothers, Merton "Joe" Jones and James L. Jones.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Lyn of Paris; sons, Ted Jones of Magazine, Arkansas, Tige Ustick and wife, Becky of Paris, Arkansas, daughters, April Vasil of Texas, Jenny Chachere and husband, Marty of Texas, Toni Smith of McConnelsville, Ohio, Barbara Deemer and husband, David of Bentonville, Arkansas; ten grandchildren and two sisters, Shirley Gates and Betty Jones both of Dayton, Tennessee.
A memorial service will be held at the Bogles Chapel Church in Evensville, Tennessee on April 20, 2024 beginning at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Pastor Aaron Revis. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
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6 Condolence(s)
Bill and Pam Culver
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Tige, Becky and family, so sorry for your loss. Please know that y'all are in our prayers for peace and comfort. What a joy to know that he is resting in the arms of Jesus and forever in the presence of GOD.. We love y'all.
Richard Smith
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
It was a privilege to know Ted. He was a true believer. He loved Jesus. I’ll cherish his memory and look forward to seeing him again soon.
Gary& Angie Pritchett
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
We loved brother Ted. He will be greatly missed. We know we will see him again one day. Prays are going up for all the family. Love you all.
Bobbie (Jones). Corley
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Had not seen him since his brother Jim died. Hated to hear of his passing. Love you Therodor Harry !!!
Linda Fisher
Monday, April 15, 2024
Prayers for Mr Ted's family he was certainly a man of God and was a blessing to have known. I will forever be grateful for having the opportunity to know him and Lyn they hold a precious spot in my heart.
James Hardin Jones
Monday, April 15, 2024
Ted was my Uncle, my Dad's baby brother. I recently had a good visit with Ted & Lyn both and as far as I am concerned, it was a great visit. My wife and I both loved Ted and I know that we will miss him, but I also know that he is at Peace now. Love you Ted and Lyn both.