Morris Alvin Jones

of Wideman, Arkansas

Morris Alvin Jones, son of the late Doss Alvin Jones and Margaret Jane Martin Jones, was born May 15, 1929 in Wideman, Arkansas. He departed this life January 1, 2019 at his home in Wideman, Arkansas at the age of 89 years, 7months and 17 days. Morris enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. After returning home, he was united in marriage to Mavis Norene Ward July 23, 1955 and together they raised two children. Morris spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, provider and friend. His working years were spent farming mainly poultry and cattle. He was of the Methodist faith.

Morris is survived by his wife of 63 years: Mavis Jones of the home; two children: Gary Lynn Jones of Jonesboro and Linda Finley and husband Steve of Bryant; one sister: Ramona Townsend of Wideman; five grandchildren: Ashley Howell of Melbourne, Adam Tyler Jones of Jonesboro, Jessica Marie Ballou (Ryne) of Bryant, Sarah Elizabeth Samour (Fidel) of Little Rock and Grace Ann Finley of Dallas, Texas; five great grandchildren: Charlotte Ballou, Ember Ballou, Ella Rhea Howell, Haiden Loyce Howell, Emma Kaylinn Jones; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and many good friends. Morris was preceded in death by his parents; his twin sister: Melba Shipley and two brothers: Gamelliel Jones and Gerald Jones.

Graveside funeral service will be Thursday, January 3 at 11:00 a.m. at Wideman Cemetery in Wideman, Arkansas.

Memorials may be made to: Wideman Cemetery Maintenance Fund.

Pallbearers: Tom Norvold, Kim Yancey, Eric Wildhagen, Winston Townsend, Russell Wilson and Adam Jones.

Honorary Pallbearers: A. G. Shipley, Jerry Ward, Gordon Owens, Darrell Ball.