Willie Jones
March 29, 1921 — November 23, 2019
Willie Jones
Willie "Bill" Jones, 98, of Benton, went to be with the Lord November 23, 2019. On March 29, 1921, in Dolph, Arkansas he was born to John Franklin and Mittie Jones.
As one of 6 children growing up on a farm, responsibility was something he knew all too well. At the age of 18, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps in an effort to help his family and keep his siblings in school. In 1942 he left the C.C.C. and enlisted in the Army serving in WWII, the reserves, and Korea. He was honored as a hero being awarded 5 Bronze stars for his efforts and courage as a surgical technician. When he returned home, his sense of helpfulness continued as he was a Free Mason and member of the Roland Lodge. Being a born-again Christian, he dedicated his time to being a deacon and Sunday school teacher. In his free-time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. He lived a long, blessed, and purposeful life. From being raised in a small town during the depression, and seeing advancement of modern technology to traveling the world, his last journey to the Lord was his final call of duty. He is survived by love in the hearts of his wife Bernice; daughters: Shirley, Darlene, and Sharlene; his brother, Rudell; his grandchildren: Nala (Jeff), Shana and Dillon; as well as his great-granddaughter, Olivia. He is preceded in death by his son, Roger; his parents; and siblings: Violet, Zola, Ed, Arlis, and Carroll.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, December 2, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton. Interment with military honors to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
7401 Hwy 5 N
Alexander, AR, 72002
As one of 6 children growing up on a farm, responsibility was something he knew all too well. At the age of 18, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps in an effort to help his family and keep his siblings in school. In 1942 he left the C.C.C. and enlisted in the Army serving in WWII, the reserves, and Korea. He was honored as a hero being awarded 5 Bronze stars for his efforts and courage as a surgical technician. When he returned home, his sense of helpfulness continued as he was a Free Mason and member of the Roland Lodge. Being a born-again Christian, he dedicated his time to being a deacon and Sunday school teacher. In his free-time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. He lived a long, blessed, and purposeful life. From being raised in a small town during the depression, and seeing advancement of modern technology to traveling the world, his last journey to the Lord was his final call of duty. He is survived by love in the hearts of his wife Bernice; daughters: Shirley, Darlene, and Sharlene; his brother, Rudell; his grandchildren: Nala (Jeff), Shana and Dillon; as well as his great-granddaughter, Olivia. He is preceded in death by his son, Roger; his parents; and siblings: Violet, Zola, Ed, Arlis, and Carroll.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, December 2, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton. Interment with military honors to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Funeral Service
DEC 2. 10:00 AM (CST)
Smith - Benton Funeral Home322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
Burial
DEC 2. 11:30 AM (CST)
Pinecrest Memorial Park7401 Hwy 5 N
Alexander, AR, 72002
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