Obituary
Mr. Elbert “Tommy” Jones, died Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR., at the age of 86 years and 4 days, Mr. Jones was born Friday, January 11, 1929 in Pittsburg, TX, to the late Crosby Jackson and Sylvia Davis Jones and lived most of his lifetime in the Trumann area. He was a former employee of the Singer Co. and Roach Mfg., of Trumann and of the Baptist faith and attended McCormick Baptist Church. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by one son, George Anthony Jones; one grandson, Ryan Batten; one sister, three brothers and his parents. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Nellie Sue Jones of the home; two daughters, Kathy Batten of Trumann and Ruby and Les Boozer of Harrisburg; one son, Louis and Linda Jones of Trumann, Ark.; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. He also leaves behind a host of friends and relatives, step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann with Bro. Paul Hale and Bro. Chad Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in Marked Tree Cemetery in Marked Tree, Ark. Pallbearers will be Lane Hamby, Jamie Batten, Blaike Jones, Louis Jones Jr., J.R. Taylor and Josh Norris. Honorary pallbearers will be Les Boozer and Koltan Jones. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, Ark. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfunealhome.net.
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"I am so sorry for Mr. Jones passing... I will always remember him and the couple times a week I would come to your place to visit.. My sympathy goes out to you guys!
Amber Scott, Trumann,ARFebruary 23, 2015
"i am so sorry for you lost mr. tommy was a good man
Elizabeth Ray, trumann ArJanuary 23, 2015
"Sorry to hear about uncle Tommy. Sorry I could not make it there. I have a lot of memories when we came out to visit all of us kids were out side playing . We all use to go to Texas to visit Aunt Marget and Uncle George.
Lester and Sylvia Walker, Richmond Hill GaJanuary 17, 2015
"Mrs. Jones and family, though I can't be with you all today . know my heart and prayers are with you all. Mr Jones was a sweet kindest man I had the pleasure of knowing. He will be greatly missed.Pray God gives you the strength and comfort needed at this time. Love you all
Debra Benson, TrumannJanuary 17, 2015
"So sorry for you loss I have so many good memories of him.my prayers goes out for you all
Rhonda Davison Clinton, ParagouldJanuary 16, 2015
"Sorry for your loss. I know that he and dad (Arlie) are enjoying some time now together with no more pain. May God be with you in the coming days.
Margaret Platt Millikin, Marion, ARJanuary 16, 2015
"Praying for you in your loss. Our deepest sympathy..
Jimmy & Myra Osment, Germantown, TnJanuary 16, 2015
"Louis,Kathy, Ruby, and Mrs.Jones, I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Jones. Praying you find the strength and comfort in the days ahead now and always.((hugs))
Terri Thompson(Davison), Bay,ArkansasJanuary 15, 2015
"We are sorry for your loss feel your pain as we just laid my father to rest he always spoke of uncle Tommy
Jerry platt & family, Yazoo city MississippiJanuary 15, 2015
"Our sympathies and condolences go out to the family of Uncle Tommy. I have such fond memories of my family visiting on weekends and all the kids playing together , the women laughing and talking, and the men always walking outside to lean on a car or truck chatting away. There was so much laughter in that house!
Don and Debra (Reeves) Davies, Gurdon, ARJanuary 15, 2015
