Johnny Wayne Jones, age 77, of Prescott, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2025. He was born on December 31, 1947 in Prescott to the late Mort Clyde and Myrtie Marie (Rogers) Jones.
Johnny is preceded in death by his parents; brothers M.C. Jones, Harold Jones, Donald Jones, Charles Jones, and Bobby Jones; and his sister Dorothy Dale.
He is survived by his wife Betty Jones; son Jeffrey Brent Jones (Deborah); daughter Jenifer Brooke Jones Simons (Bobby); granddaughters Ava Elise Jones and Ella Grace Jones; one brother Jerry Jones; along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and many friends whom he loved dearly.
Johnny served in the Army National Guard from 1968 to 1974. He served many years on the Board of Trustees of Prescott and was a long-time member of Prescott First United Methodist Church. He always enjoyed trips with his cruise group of friends and many other trips and vacations. He never met a stranger and had many friends he held dear.
Johnny was very active in all family activities and functions as Brent and Brooke were growing up. He never missed a ballgame, cheerleading camps, and church and school programs. He coached little league baseball and played on the church softball team. He turned out to be the church handyman and was called to fix things that quit working day and night. His neighbors never had to want for someone to help with yard work or minor repairs in their homes. He was always there and never complained.
Johnny came from a large family and loved and has remained close to all of them. Family reunions were important and always a treat for him. He loved his two granddaughters, Ava and Ella, so much, and their wishes were always at the top of his list.
We would like to give a special thanks to the staff at CHI St. Vincent Rehabilitation Hospital and Dierksen Hospice for excellent care provided to Johnny.
The family will be hosting a visitation on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am with a celebration of life starting at 11:00am at First United Methodist Church in Prescott, Arkansas.
Memorials can be sent to Prescott United Methodist Church, 125 W 2nd St N, Prescott, AR 71857.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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Condolences to my great friend who helped make Prescott Industrial Products successful. After working with Johnny for three years, he became my Quality Assurance supervisor replacement for me when I chose to return to my previous plant, Firestone Industrial Products, in Noblesville, Indiana. I wish his family condolences and he will be missed.
So sorry to hear this. Johnny was always considered a great friend. Along with the entire family.
My heart felt condolences for a good high school friend. Rest in Peace. Johnny.
Our sincere condolences to Betty and the entire Jones family. He was a few grades ahead of me I got to know him when we commuted to Henderson with several other folks. Anne knew Betty and Johnny as members of the Methodist Church in Prescott. Johnny was one of the good guys, May he rest in peace. God bless.
Our deepest sympathy to Betty and the family, Johnny was always so friendly and courteous, and he was among our favorites of the people we came to know after we relocated to Prescott.
Johnny worked for me in Quality Control from 1970-1973 at Prescott Industrial Products. I returned to my previous plant in Indiana and he assumed my position as Quality Supervisor. So sorry for his family’s loss and send you all my sincerest condolences.
Johnny was a great friend with a contagious smile…I’ll see ya later my friend..
I am so sorry for your loss. Love u Breent and Brooke because we all went to school together in Prescott. Praying for your family and God will give u all strength and peace.
Will miss my long time neighbor. Thinking about the family.
Sincere condolences to the family..I worked with Johnny for about 40yrs and found him to be the same daily always with that infectious smile..fly high my friend. You wil be/are certainly missed by many..praying for you Betty
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