Arnold Earl Jones

May 7, 1941 ~ August 21, 2020
Born in:
Madison Co., NC
Resided in:
Black Mountain, NC
Arnold Earl Jones, 79, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020, at Mission Hospital.
Mr. Jones was born in Madison County May 7, 1941, to the late Grady and Edna Massey Jones. He was also preceded in death by a son,Tim Jones, sisters Betty Payne and Ruth Jones, and brothers, Jimmy, Grady and Rubin Jones.
He was the co-owner of Freedom Contracting.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Sue Bishop Jones; daughters, Deborah Ogle (Larry), Sherrie Jones, Rhonda Jean Hicks, Sandy Beaver, Brenda Ingle, Rhonda Poteat (Johnny) and Marsha Messer; sons, Gary Jones (Freida), Jason Jones (Vanessa) and Ronald Jones; 23 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and a sister, Doris Parker.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Payne Chapel Church Cemetery, Little Pine, Madison County with his son, Gary officiating.
Mr. Jones will lie in repose from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
Services
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Graveside Service: August 26, 2020 2:00 pm
Payne Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
6712 Little Pine Rd.
Marshall, NC 28753
Gary, Freida and all the family. So very sorry for the loss of your dad. I never recall meeting him but please know I’m praying for all of you. Love, Melody Huey
I’m so sorry for your loss may your dad rest in peace
Sue,
My prayers are you and all the children. Wish I could be there. Know that you are all thought of with love and prayer.
I know dad and you are together sharing good times. The memories and love you have left with everyone you touched will always be remembered and cherished.
Sorry for the loss of your brother, dad and grandfather.
I Love you Daddy although my heart is breaking to see you go I know you are not suffering anymore . You were one of the greatest men I’ve ever known I’ve learned a lot from you and I will always cherish our memories of the time I had with you , I won’t say goodbye I’ll see you later tell Mama hello and I love her too
Saddened to hear of Arnold’s passing. What a nice person and family! May he Rest In Peace. We Pray for the family for comfort & peace & all wonderful memories.