He was born Feb. 29, 1952, in Kennett, Mo.
He was preceded in death by his father and his mothers, Liddell Jones, Mercede (Melrose) Jones and Amelia (Melrose) Jones.
Survivors include two sisters and their husbands, Kathy and Mike Dodson of Harrison and Susan and Rick Gaston of Paragould; three nieces, Kim, Andrea and Amy, and two nephews, Cory and Clay, along with a host of other relatives and friends.
A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector with Rev. JoAnn Barker officiating.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation.
Those who wish may sign the online guest book at www.irbyfuneralhome.com
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