Willis David Jones

Willis David Jones, age 92, of the Lacey Community in Drew County, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016 at his home. He was born March 2, 1924 in Drew County, AR to the late Lee and Mina McClain Jones. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by five sisters, Merle Billingsley, Ruby Bailey, Callie Johnson, Erma Lee Snodgrass and Louise Grubbs; and one brother, R.D. Jones Sr. He was a retired pulpwood contractor for Georgia Pacific, board member for the Lacey-Ladelle Waster Association, past-president of the Drew Central School Board and a member/trustee of the Lacey United Methodist Church. Willis loved the outdoors and was an avid bird hunter. Survivors include his wife, Bitty Knowles Jones of Lacey; one son, Sampy Jones of Lacey; two grandchildren, David Jones and wife Windy of Hamburg and Turah Rush and husband Reagan of Lacey; five great-grandchildren, Colby White, Emily Rush, Brandon Jones, Ashton Jones, and Kamryn Jones; three great-great-grandchildren, Madison, Emerson and Easton Jones; and a sister-in-law, Betty Findley and husband Mickey of Monticello. Funeral service will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until service time Thursday. Memorials may be given to Lacey Methodist Church, c/o Sherry Wallis, 2540 Prairie Rd., Monticello, Ark. 71655 or the Lacey Cemetery Association, c/o Roy Alan White, 671 Hwy. 133, Fountain Hill, Ark.71642. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.