James Lester Jones, 75, of Bryant, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Encore Heart Hospital. He was born February 21, 1950, in Warren to the late Willis Lester Jones and Ola Mae Scroggins Jones.
He was a retired UAMS Postmaster and was of the Southern Baptist faith. He loved to spend time in bible study/research and prayer. His favorite part of the week was Sunday online service with David Jeremiah. James and his dog, Sadie, wore out two recliners sitting together, watching golf and playing games on his tablet. He loved his daily and weekly phone calls with his sisters, daughter and son. He would often get a new recipe from his sisters and bring his leftovers to family to try.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Bessie Reba Jones Barber and husband J.W. Barber, Willie Mae Jones and Martha Lou Waites
He is survived by one daughter, JoAnna White (Eric); two sons, Daniel Jones (Ashley) and Kevin Jones; four grandchildren, Ryne Wilson, Kaden Jones, Katelynn Pitcock and Karson Jones; one sister, Carolyn Joyce Rauls (Raymond); and his loved canine companion, Sadie.
Graveside services will be held at Pattsville Cemetery at a time to be determined later this week.