Danny Jones, 66, of Bentonville, unexpectedly left us Earthside to be with the LORD, Thursday, August 10, 2023, after an accident on the family farm. He was born December 4, 1956, at Rogers Memorial Hospital, the first-born of Jimmie Lee and Lena Irene (Collins) Jones. He graduated from Bentonville High School Class of 1975.
He began working at Crouse DX Station, where he met the love of his life and eternal soulmate. He was a talented heavy machinery operator and laid water line and telephone cable in NWA. He and Jo owned Jones Milk Transport, Inc., hauling milk into Kraft for 30 plus years, until he retired to operate Danny and Jimmy Jones Red Dirt and Rock Mine of Centerton. He was an entrepreneur, had an eye for beauty and had a vision for the future. Eleven years ago Danny was inspired to hold monthly gospel singings in Pea Ridge. After just a few months, he and Jo opened another venue in Centerton. Six years later, Pastors Danny and Jo founded Come and Dine Ministries, where he led music and worship.
He had the gift of gab and never met a stranger. He loved a good challenge, was witty and loved road trips! He worked hard, lived life BIG and loved BIG. He will be greatly missed.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Lena “Irene” Jones; his brother, Dennis Lee Jones; his maternal grandparents, Obe and Daisy Collins; paternal grandparents, Chauncey and Vivian Jones.
Danny is survived by his wife, Jo (Holloway) Jones, whom he married February 14, 1974; they would have celebrated 50 years of marriage. He is also survived by his daughter, Christine Ward and husband, Philip; his father, Jimmy Jones; his siblings, Deborah Rhodes and husband, Emmett, Vickie Robertson and husband, Joseph; two grandchildren: Jordan Ward and Hannah Ward; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Eastside Assembly of God.
His life will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Eastside Assembly of God. The church address is 9559 Highway 72 East, Bentonville, Ark., 72712; Interment in the Pea Ridge Cemetery, Pea Ridge, Ark.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Come and Dine Ministries, c/o Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th Street, Rogers, Ark., 72756. Online condolences to: www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.
Published August 13, 2023
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