Mr. Jerry Don Jones

January 3, 1960 - July 21, 2018

Jerry Don Jones 58 lifelong resident of Manila passed away on July 21 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, with his wife by his side. Born January 3, 1960 in Victoria, he was the son of the late Thomas and Margaret (Walker) Jones. He was a 1980 graduate of Manila High School and worked in various capacities over the years to include, an officer for the Manila Police Department back in the 80’s and a Maintenance Mechanic for Tenaris in Blytheville. Jerry was a Boy Scout Leader for 8 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and computers. He was a loving, kind and generous man who will be remembered for his great sense of humor. The first time Jerry laid eyes on Kathy it was love at first site. They each had found their soul mate, the two halves of one whole. Over the span of their 23-year marriage Jerry and Kathy never had a cross word for each other. Jerry leaves behind his best friend and wife Kathy (Myers) Jones of Manila; three brothers Stephen (Brenda) Jones of Cherokee Village, Wayne (Rose) Jones and Jim Jones both of Manila; two sisters Carrie Chaudoin and Shirley Perkins both of Manila; three step children Joshua Blagg, Norman (Jennifer) Blagg of Paragould and Alice Cantrell of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He also left behind his dear friend and confidant Captain Delbert Carter of the Manila Police Department and “adopted son” Shawn Brady as well as many other loving relatives and friends. Jerry’s Celebration of Life remains pending however will be updated when final. The family requests in lieu of flowers to please support the American Diabetes Association of Northeast Arkansas. Tri-City LLC Crematory Funeral Home is honored and privileged to serve the family of Jerry Don Jones. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.Tri-CityLLC.com .