William Ernest “Ernie” Jones, 81, of Price Place, AR passed away December 1, 2021 at his residence. He was born June 28, 1940 in Yuma, AZ to William Thomas and Roberta (Brooks) Jones.
Ernie grew up in Arizona and on December 27, 1959 was united in marriage to Carol Kay Lewis in Yuma, AZ. They began raising their family in Yuma before moving to Illinois for work. The family vacationed for many years on Bull Shoals Lake near Pontiac, MO. In retirement, Ernie and Carol moved to Price Place, AR around 2013. He was a loving husband and father and an avid hunter. He taught his kids and grandkids to hunt and enjoy the outdoors.
Ernie was preceded in death by his parents William and Roberta Jones. He is survived by his wife Carol Jones of the home; four children Kenneth Jones of Price Place, AR, Terry Jones of Troy, IL, Mark Jones of Price Place, AR, and Tommy Jones of Independence, MO; ten grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two sisters; and one brother.
No local services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO.
