Mr. Earl Ray Jones

August 27, 1945 - June 25, 2019

Earl Ray Jones 73 of Blytheville, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at his home in Blytheville. Earl was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late Troy and Grace (Manis) Jones. He shared 42 years of marriage with the love of his life and best friend Winifred (Winnie) Jones. Earl was an avid fisherman throughout his life and he loved sharing his stories with everyone he encountered. His smile was warm and genuine, his laugh infectious, he never knew a stranger, and he would lend a helping hand to anyone with no more than a moment's notice. Earl loved his family more than anything. Earl was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, four brother in-laws Elmer Richardson, Norman Trott, Robert Burgan, and Tom McCoy. He is survived by his son Tommy Jones (Carla Trammel) of Blytheville; Three grandchildren Colby Chailland (Brad) and Caitlyn Jones (Steven Duffy) of Blytheville and Christopher Jones (Lauren) of Jonesboro, their mother Cecilia Jones and three great grandchildren Remington Kate Chailland, Paisley Elizabeth Duffy, and Lillian Abigail Burnett; Brother John Jones (Deloris Williams) of Manila. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews and a host of long-time friends. Earl’s final request has been honored by his family having a private Celebration of Life. Expressions of sympathy may be sent directly to his family. Tri-City LLC Crematory Funeral Home is honored and privileged to serve the family of Earl Ray Jones. Online condolences may be expressed at www.Tri-CityLLC.com .