Obert Daniel Jones Jr.

Obituary

Obert Daniel Jones Jr., 81, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026. He was born on November 20, 1944, in Fresno, California, to Obert Daniel Jones Sr. and Nora Dean Davis.

Obert earned an associate degree later in life and retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield. He was a faithful member of Havana Assembly of God. He enjoyed camping with his dear friends, Jay and Linda Nichols, and treasured the time they spent together. He also loved watching cooking shows and gardening, taking great pride in diligently tending his garden. His memory will be cherished by his family and friends.

Preceded in Death

Obert was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 46 years, Mary Jane; his brother, Donald Wayne Jones; his sisters, Lavonne Palmer and Glendia Kaye; his son-in-law, Joel Jones; his daughter-in-law, Josie Jones; and his great-grandchildren, Carson Duncan and Natalie Womack.

Survivors

He is survived by his sister, Linda Niblett, and her husband, James; and his children, Debi Jones of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; David Ellis and his wife, Ann, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas; Judi Duncan and her husband, Kelley, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas; David Jones and his wife, Hilda, of Yuma, Arizona; and Ladonna Slater and her husband, Jeff, of Cabot, Arkansas.

He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Joe Jones and his wife, Freida; Sabrina Womack and her husband, Tony; Kelley Duncan Jr.; David Michael Jones and his wife, Tory; Cory Jones; Jennifar Buckman and her husband, Chris; Drew Ellis and his wife, Kayla; Nick Ellis and his wife, Haley; Anna Jones; and Dylon Webb; as well as 22 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

Service Information

A memorial service will be held on October 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Havana Assembly of God.