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Palmer "Nick" Ray Jones

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Palmer " Nick " Ray Jones 72, of Choctaw, Arkansas departed from his earthly home Sunday, September 7, 2014. He was born July 4, 1942 in Goodman, Missouri to Phillip Martin and Elva Marie (Wiseman) Jones. He served as a Seaman in the U.S. Navy from 1959-1961. Nick was involved with Boy Scouts most of his life and served as a leader from 1977 until his passing. He served as a deacon for many years at the Choctaw Church of Christ. He served in numerous Civic organizations and was very active in community affairs. Nick was a Godly, loving family man rarely seen without his grandchildren. Nick will be forever in our hearts. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elva Overstreet and his father, Phillip Martin Jones. He is survived by his wife Sara Lynn (Kidd) Jones of the home, three sons, Phillip Ralph Jones (Jenny) of Choctaw, Arkansas; Edward Ray Jones of Jefferson, Louisiana; Douglas Ray Jones of Choctaw, Arkansas; daughter, Jennifer Brandy Phelps (Kaylan) of Damascus, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Kayla Michelle Meeler, Joel Lindsey Jones, Phillip Ryan Jones, Alexis Leeann Jones, Joshua Lynn Jones and Cooper Ray Jones, sister, Phyllis Marti Shannon (Larry) of Clinton, Arkansas; and many close friends. Pallbearers: Keith Coward, Steve Bradley, Sam Shannon, Jr., Billy Tomlinson, Dewey Bohannon, Johnny Trujillo. Honorary Pallbearers: Jim Berry, Tom Elliott, Jimmy Duncan, David Frizell, Casey Gifford, Dewey Williams, Joel Jones, Ryan Jones, and Josh Jones. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2014 and Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Choctaw Church of Christ with Brother Adam Epps officiating. Burial will follow in Huie Cemetery with U.S. Navy Military Honors. Donations maybe made in his honor to the Quapaw Area Council. Funeral Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

Published September 9, 2014

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