Bernard Monroe Jones

Bernard Monroe Jones, 83, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, went to be with our Lord and Savior September 15, 2013, at Siloam Springs Regional Hospital. Born May 3, 1930, in Madison, Illinois, he was the son of Anderson Thomas Jones and Vernest Mary Ellen Rich Jones. He was president of his senior class at Little Rock Central, Little Rock, Arkansas. On September 3, 1949, he married Willie Jo Acord in Little Rock. They moved to Siloam Springs in 1954 and Bernard and his father, Anderson, opened Jones Tire and Service Center. In 1967, Bernard and John Brown Jr., opened Jones-Brown Pontiac Buick Agency, which they owned for 8 years. In 1975, Bernard began his career in Real Estate, and in 1986, opened the Lindsey and Associates Real Estate office in Rogers, Arkansas. He was Senior Vice President and Designated Broker for the past 27 years. Bernard was a City Councilman for the City of Siloam Springs and a member of the Gideon’s International. He was the worship leader of First Assembly of God Church in Siloam Springs, Arkansas for 45 years, and a current member of First Assembly of God Church, Springdale, Arkansas. Bernard was a devoted Christian husband and father. His hobbies and recreation always centered around his family. He had a passion for gospel and country music. He spare time was spent in Music ministry, and sharing his faith with others. He was a mentor and disciple to co-workers and friends, and a testimony of leading by example. Survivors include his wife Willie Jo of the home; three children, Duane Jones and wife Valerie of Siloam Springs, Melinda Kay Wilson and husband David of Siloam Springs, and Gordon Jones and wife Julie of Fayetteville, Arkansas; eight grandchildren, Maranda Glenn and husband Ryan, Ashely Newby, Brett Wilson and wife Brooke, Garrett Jones, Adam Jones, Taylor Jones, Katie Jones, and Emily Jones; 6 ½ great grandchildren; and two sisters, Darlene Test and Bernadine Jones, both of Springdale, Arkansas. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at Wasson Memorial Chapel, Siloam Springs, with Pastor Bob Fant officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs. Contributions can be made in lieu of flowers to the Bernard M. Jones Scholarship fund at Arvest Bank.

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Bernard Monroe Jones

May 3, 1930 - September 15, 2013