J. Paul Jones

J. Paul Jones

89, a resident of Fayetteville, Arkansas, previously of Prairie Grove, went to be with his Lord on April 14, 2011 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born September 5, 1921 at Strickler, Arkansas, the son of Lewis Leroy and Albina Prim Crawley Jones.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. He served in the United States Air Force.

Paul owned and operated Jones Lumber Co. in Prairie Grove. He was a member of the Prairie Grove Chamber of Commerce, a charter member of the Prairie Grove Lions Club. He was a 32nd degree mason and a Shriner.

He was preceded in death by first wife Connie Jones, two brothers, Leroy Jones and H.D. Jones, one sister, Lorene Jones.

Survivors include his wife Mary Elizabeth Jones of the home; one daughter, Mary Lee Wightman and her husband, Ron, of Chesterfield, Missouri; ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, April 16, 2011 - 2:00 P.M. at the New Life Covenant Church (old Methodist Church) North Neal St. in Prairie Grove, Arkansas with Matthew Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery, there will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers memorial may be made to the Prairie Grove Cemetery Assoc. 14780 West Rd. Prairie Grove, Arkansas 72753.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The complete obituary may be viewed on the Luginbuel Web Page. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com