Saturday, May 9, 2009

Paul Edward Jones

Paul Edward Jones,88, of Heavener, OK passed away on Monday, May 4, 2009 in Wister, OK. Paul was born on April 28, 1921 in Winfield, AR to JC & Ola (Brothers) Jones. Paul was raised in Blackfork, AR. He married the former Reba Scott on May 6, 1942. He served in the US Army from 1942-1945, Paul worked in timber and the oilfields, and sold cars for a number of years in Mena, AR. He spent his last productive years bailing hay and ranching at Big Creek. Paul was a member of Big Creek Baptist Church. His beloved wife; a son, Donnie Jones; a sister Clara Bowen; 2 brothers, Floyd “Bob” & Lloyd “Bill” Jones, and his parents precede him in death. Paul is survived by his 3 daughters, Jean Meeks of Wister, OK; Jackie Steelman & Linda Duncan both of Heavener, OK; 2 sons, Ronnie Jones of Terrebonne, OR & Cary “Fred” Jones of Caddo, OK: 20 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren; a sister Helen Nulick of Enid, OK; a brother, JK Jones of Midland, TX; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones, & friends. Funeral services for Paul were held at 10:00 am, Friday, May 8, 2009 at Big Creek Baptist Church in the Haw Creek Community with the Reverend Bob E Cherry officiating. Interment followed the services in Hontubby Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Brother Meeks, John Steelman, Jacob Duncan, Mason Jones, Rylan Miller, Brandon Hemphill, & Lane Titsworth.

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