Reginald Jones

Mr. Reginald Jones, age 89, passed away Thursday evening, June 18, 2015, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He is the husband of Helen Jones of Batesville MS. Funeral services for Mr. Jones will be held Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Batesville Church of Christ with visitation one hour prior to the service. A committal service will held at 3:00 p.m. at Indianola City Cemetery. Reginald was born February 17, 1926 to the late Luther Jones and Ada Love Tharp Jones in Sunflower County MS. He attended school in Litton until the eighth grade at which time he had to come home to help on the family farm. When he was eighteen he joined the U.S. Army and proudly served his country during World War II in Germany and France. He was owner/partner of J&M Construction Co.in Indianola and Batesville, He was a member of the Church of Christ most of his life and served as elder, song leader, and Sunday School Teacher. Mr. Jones was a shining example, an inspiration and Christian role model for his children, grandchildren, extended family and anyone his life touched. After retirement he still loved life in general, remained active, and had many places to meditate on spiritual matters, in the woods, on the lake, in the garden, in the horse barn and pasture. He enjoyed visiting with friends, helping anyone he could, learning to cook, maintaining the house and yard, and taking care of "mama". He always put God first. He was known for his generous heart, smiling face, and Godly attitude. He was so easy to love. His daughters truly believe that his love and concern for mama for so long, and the love for all his family made it hard for him to let go in the end. He did not give up but simply let go and let God take him. Those left behind to cherish his memory include his wife of 70 years, Helen Jones, 4 daughters; Faye Donahue (Harold) of Batesville, Nell Millsaps of Batesville, Sue Johnson (Hal) of Sardis, Dottie Blansett (Tony) of McCarley, one brother; Jimmie Jones of Indianola, 7 grandchildren; Page Donahue McNair (Tony), Parrish Donahue (Mandy), Chase Montgomery (Colleen), Todd Montgomery, Chad Blansett, Grace Ann Blansett Carpenter, Clint Johnson (Bethany), 11 great grandchildren; Casey and Kylie Beard, Marlee and Max Donahue, Sarah Dale, Jones, and Caroline Montgomery, Tre' Johnson, Aden Blansett, Hannah and Eva Kellen Carpenter, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of dear friends, neighbors, and brothers and sisters in Christ. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother William Herbert Jones. The family wishes to send a special thank you to the many kind and patient caregivers of Grace Hospice. The family asked for those wishing to send memorials in Mr. Jones honor to please do so to Batesville Church of Christ or Sardis Lake Christian Camp, P.O. Box 349, Batesville, MS 38606