He was born March 10, 1943, in Piggott and had been employed as a vendor at Bush Stadium in St. Louis and as a newspaper vendor in Poplar Bluff. He enjoyed spending time with his family.
On Oct. 22, 1974 he married Sherrye James in Corning.
He is survived by his wife, Sherrye, a son Rickey Jones of Poplar Bluff, and a sister, Mary Karon, of Farmington.
Burial was Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Poplar Bluff.
Cotrell Funeral Home of Poplar Bluff was in charge of the arrangements.

