Rev. Anthony A. Jones

Anthony Armstrong Jones was born on November 7, 1960, in Grenada, Mississippi, to Marshall Jones and Clote Haymon Jones. An active and lively child, Anthony grew into a man who learned to make his own way through life.

He had a natural talent for working with his hands. His father and grandfather taught him early the value of hard work, and he carried that lesson with him throughout his life. His father was a truck driver and was often away, but he made sure Anthony was equipped to be independent. His first job was working as a grocery bagger for Mr. T Gerald Bowen who was a co-owner of the Piggly Wiggly Grocery store chain. It was through Mr. Bowen that he met Roger Lane. His work eventually brought him to Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

He held many jobs, gaining experience in electrical and mechanical work, and became a professional electrician specializing in commercial refrigeration. He married Kimberly J. Foster on December 22, 1990 and to this union a daughter was born.

Anthony was known as a handyman who could take on a wide range of tasks. He approached his work with determination and skill, building a life through his own effort and resourcefulness. Along his journey, he was licensed as a minister, answering a call to serve in ministry on January 20, 1991, by Greater Union Hill Baptist Church in Morrilton, Arkansas and on February 2, 1992, he was solemnly and publicly set apart and ordained.

Anthony and his family united with Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church under the leadership for Rev. Ronald J. Browning. He loved animals, specifically feeding and watching birds. He also enjoyed gardening and being everyone’s handyman.

Anthony’s life reflected independence, hard work, and a willingness to use the gifts he had been given. He will be remembered for the path he made for himself and the many ways he shared his talents with others.

He passed from this lief on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, William Jones.

Anthony leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Kimberly Jones; his daughter, Alexandria “Alex” Jones; and his only granddaughter, Symphony Jones, all of Arkadelphia. He is also survived by two sisters, Dorothy Williams and Vonda K. Jones; three brothers, Marshall Jones and his wife, Latonya, Robert “Jack” Jones, and Chris Jones, all of Grenada, Mississippi; one uncle, Robert Jones of Grenada, Mississippi; and three aunts, Melzina Townes of Grenada, Mississippi, Elizabeth Clark of Chicago, Illinois, Vera Jones of Dallas, Texas and an honorary sister-in-law, Brenda Jones. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends who will hold his memory dear.