Loy Jones, 72, of West Fork passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 at his home. He was born September 20, 1946 in Fayetteville to Donal and Thelma Jones.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Linda Lou Jones; and a niece, Mirinda Jones.
Loy was an U.S. Army veteran serving as a combat engineer. He was a member of Liberty 86 Church.
He is survived by three sons, Jason Lee Jones and wife, Alyssa Anne of Lowell, David Nelson Jones and wife, Evelyn of West Fork and Thomas Wayne Jones and wife, Valarie of Centerton; a brother, Gary Jones; a sister, Carola Courtney; and 5 grandchildren, Zayd’n, Brynnea, Izetta, Farren and Sevyn.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Beard’s Chapel with Pastor L.V. Vickery officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until service-time on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at the funeral home.
Interment will follow in West Fork Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Chapel with military honors.
I am going to miss you Uncle Loy. Please give Mom and Aunt Linda a hug for me! Prayers for Jason, David, Thomas and families.
SORRY,TO HEAR ABOUT Loy. WE WORKED TOGETHER AT STANDARD REG.FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS. He was always very nice and friendly,a real pleasure to work with. Indeed a true friend.
Please except my condolences. May you find comfort in knowing that your dear one is safe in the memory of God, who will remember every detail about him and bring him back again. John 5:28, 29 gives this assurance.
We are very sad and heartbroken about losing Linda and Loy; but we have a great promise. Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.” –John 11:25.
Alyssa and family- please accept our condolences on behalf of myself and our team. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss; condolences to the family. May you find peace through Gods love.
A true gentleman
I was honored to have met him and my family and I express our sincere condolences at his passing. Our love goes out to the family
Losing Linda & Loy leaves a void that cannot be filled. They meant so very much to us and always will be. We don’t have enough words to express our gratitude for all what they did for our family. They were a blessing to our lives and left us memories to treasure. we love you and miss you beyond measure. You are unseen and unheard but we know you are always near! Until we meet again,
Well done Good and Faithful Servant! Matthew 25:21
So very sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in the promises of our Heavenly Father to awaken our loved ones asleep in death soon. John 5:28,29, Acts 24:15, Isaiah 25:8
To my dear buddy David and Evelyn and Izetta, my sincerest condolences for the loss of your Dad. As you grieve so for your dear Mom and Dad, feel joy that they have been reunited in heaven.
Loy was a great friend and a brother in Christ and we shared the privledge of both being Veterans and combat engineers. He in the Army and me in the 557th Red Horse Engineers attached to the United States Air Force. I am blessed to be able to say he was my friend and both Loy, Linda and I all attended West Fork Schools from elementary to Graduation. I will miss his singing and just being able to talk to him. While Loy and Linda have changed their address, they will always be in our hearts and minds forever. May God bless his Family and May they know they will see Loy and Linda again………..Thank God for the time we were able to share……..
Loy was a good Friend and it was my sincere honor to know him. He and I shared the privilege of being Veterans and members of Combat engineers he in the Army and I a member of the 557th Red Horse squadron attached to the United States Air Force. While he and Linda have simply changed their address they will always live in our hearts forever. May God bless his family and all those who will miss his presents in our lives.
I am so sorry for your loss and the pain your heart feels. He was a good man and find comfort knowing your Mom n Dad are together now watching over all of you.
Aylssa, Jason, and Family – on behalf of your Walmart family in the Security Operations Center, we send our sincere condolences. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
I wish I had something helpful to write here. The fact is, this just hurts and I hate it that your family is going through this. We’ll be praying for you all.
Sorry to hear about Loy! He was a very sweet man. My condolences to the family and to all his friends. He will greatly missed by many.
So very saddened to hear about the passing of brother Loy, how awesome it is that he and Linda are reunited and what a legacy he left behind, God bless David and family.
My sincere condolences to Jason, David and Thomas…I was so sorry to hear about your dad. Sharing your sorrow in the loss of your mom and dad, sending you my deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers for peace and comfort. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble…Psalm 46:1 (NIV)