1953-2026
Mr. Charles Ray Jones was born February 27, 1953 in Palestine, Arkansas to the late George Jones, Sr. and Rosie Lee Johnson-Jones. He was lovingly raised there by the late Clover and Annie Lee Simmons. Charles attended public school in Palestine and accepted Christ at an early age at William Temple Church of God in Christ.
Shortly thereafter, he married Joyce Hayes, and to this union five children were born. Charles began his working career at Barfield Industrial in Blytheville, Arkansas. After relocating to Stuttgart, Arkansas, he worked for many years at Hartz Seed Company. Later in life, he married the late Flora Jones. Charles was eventually employed at Producers Rice Mill, where he faithfully worked until his retirement.
Charles rededicated his life to Christ at Mount Calvary Church of God in Christ, where he faithfully served as a deacon under the leadership of Elder Frederick Jeffery and willingly assisted wherever needed. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, loved fishing, and most of all, loved to talk. Anyone who encountered Charles was sure to experience one of his lively conversations and feel the love he had for others.
He departed this life on May 13, 2026 in the comfort of his home. Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Flora Jones; his parents, George Jones, Sr. and Rosie Lee Johnson-Jones; his sister, Wanda Nash; and his grandsons, Treveon Jones and Ameer Cockrell.
Charles leaves to cherish his memory three daughters: Andrea Jones of Stuttgart, AR, Latasha Jones and Charlesetta Jones, both of Long Beach, CA; one bonus daughter, Anita Hayes of Dallas, TX; two sons: George Jones of Long Beach, CA and Charles Jones, Jr. of Wasco, CA; three grandchildren whom he raised as his own: Christopher Jones and Keith Tolliver, both of Stuttgart, AR and Thomas Enlow of Sherwood, AR; four stepchildren: one daughter, LaTonya Wofford (Thomas) of Stuttgart, AR and three sons, Samuel Tolliver and Broderick Tolliver (Wayneta), both of Stuttgart, AR, and Patrick Tolliver of Madison, AL; twenty-two biological grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren, and ten bonus grandchildren.
He also leaves to cherish his memory fourteen sisters: Carolyn Bowie of Michigan, Maxine Webb (George) of Forrest City, AR, Irena Jones of Blytheville, AR, Rose White (Leroy) of Forrest City, AR, Ruby Akins (Earl) of Marianna, AR, Deborah Beasley (Calvin) of Stuttgart, AR, Janice Thomas (Shawn) of Forrest City, AR, Irine Simmons of Memphis, TN, Larita Moore and Zolina Moore, both of Forrest City, AR, Cathy Pendleton of St. Louis, MO, Louvella King of Mt. Olive, MS, Jackie Curtis of Michigan, and Geraldine Hopkins of Goodwin, AR; six brothers: George Jones, Jr. (JoAnn) and J.D. Jones (Klida), both of Blytheville, AR, Dwayne Thomas (Sandra) of Florida, Calvin Jones of Hayti, MO, Unica Simmons and Clover Simmons, both of Palestine, AR; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and loved ones who will miss him dearly.
“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” Though he will be deeply missed, the love, wisdom, laughter, and memories Charles shared will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Visitation: Friday, May 22, 2026 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Relerford Funeral Home 301 S. College St. Stuttgart, AR. 72160
Funeral Service: Saturday, May 23, 2026 1:00 PM Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ 2001 River Road Stuttgart, AR 72160
