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- Kenneth Carl Jones
BIRTH 14 May 1939
DEATH 22 Jun 2009 (aged 70)
North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA
BURIAL Rest Hills Memorial Park
North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA
PLOT Section 22 Mausoleum
MEMORIAL ID 180567201
Kenneth Carl Jones, 70, passed away Monday, June 22, 2009, at Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.
He leaves his wife of 40 years, Shirley Irene Jones; two sons – Randy Jones (Carmen) and Kenny Jones (Claudette); two daughters – Debbie Jones and Jody Dyerfox (Keith Bishop); seven grandchildren – Tiffany, Cammie, Casey, Heather, Shelby, Joey and Kendall; two great-grandchildren – Blake and Hayden and one beloved, loyal dog, Booger. He also has twin grandchildren and two great-grandchildren on the way.
He was preceded in death by his father, Birl Jones Sr. and mother, Martha Jones; his son – James V. Dyer; his grand-daughter - Samantha E. Dyer; four brothers – Louis Jones, Sammy Jones, Wayne Jones and Don Jones.
He is survived by two brothers – Birl Jones Jr. and Marvin Jones; one sister - Pat Anderson (Jones) as well as various aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He lived in California until 1981 and then moved to Jacksonville, Arkansas, where he resided until his death.
He, along with his wife, were Exxon dealers for 20+ years at two different locations – Fairpark Exxon and Sixth Street Exxon, both located in Little Rock. He took pride in his business and enjoyed serving the residents of the city of Little Rock. He made many friends and acquaintances throughout his years with Exxon. Every customer mattered to him, he never met a stranger and would give anyone a hand who needed help.
An avid hunter and fisherman, he and his wife also enjoyed Nascar, where Mark Martin was his favorite. They enjoyed a close circle of friends, who have also shared their passion for the outdoors, travel, Nascar and various interests.
The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the CCU – Coronary Unit - Baptist Hospital; the third floor hospice care team - Baptist Hospital; Dr. Syed Mazher, his chemotherapy unit team and Carti – Springhill Medical Center, for all of their medical expertise, love, empathy, support and care during his transition. Your care for our family will not be forgotten and helped us through our difficult days.
We would also like to extend our love and appreciation to his friends, his pallbearers – Buck Morgan, Jimmy House, Mike Brooks, Richard Muellar, Jack Suddeth and Richard Carr.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Chapel, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72117, 501-835-3515. Burial will follow at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at the funeral home. Please visit Mr. Jones’ online guestbook at www.griffinleggettresthills.com . In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the American Cancer Society (Little Rock Office) - 901 N. University, Little Rock, AR 72207 – (501) 664-3480 in Memory of Kenneth C. Jones.
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