Raymond Jones

This life is just a pit stop to eternity.
Raymond Jones, Jr. 86, of Sherwood, took his last earthly breath July 17th, 2018. He was born February 16th, 1932 to the late Elgie and Ila Marie Jones. He is preceded in death by his sister, Loretta M. Renuard-Hawkins.
Survivors include wife, Flo Ann Jones, two sons, Raymond "Butch" Jones III (Renee) of Westlake, LA and Daniel Ray Jones of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, one daughter, Tammy (Gary) Southerland of Jacksonville, AR; three grandsons, Jeromy and Jason Jones of Oklahoma, Chad Jones of Westlake, LA; one granddaughter, Savannah Rae Southerland of Jacksonville, and three great-grandchildren of Westlake, LA.
Raymond was the former owner of Model Market of Jacksonville in the 1950's and 60's, was a Bail Bond agent for 40 years, and was a Korean War veteran proudly serving in the Army and Marine Corps. He was a Master Mason of Magnolia Lodge #60, was a member of the Knights Templar of Little Rock, AR., a member of the Scimitar Shrine Temple and a 32nd degree Scottish Right Mason.
His charismatic and loud personality could light up a room as soon as he walked in the door. He was such a caring and passionate person. He loved to donate to charities. He supported Boys Town, St. Joseph's Indian School and numerous Veteran's organizations to be specific. He loved his family very much. He was so family oriented. Ray Jones was a Christian. John 3:16 says "For God so loved the world that He gave His only son, that whosoever believed in Him should not perish, but have eternal life." Ray is for sure in heaven, having the time of his life with all the other loved ones that have left this world before him.
You will be missed. We love you.