Dr. Eddie W. Jones Sr.

Dr. Eddie W. Jones Sr., 62, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, in Fayetteville. He was born Dec. 13, 1951, in Pearl, Miss., to Eddie Jones Jr. and Alma (Garrison) Jones. Dr. Jones was an educator, performer and conductor who influenced the lives of many. During his life, he conducted both academic and church choirs touring with his ensembles across the United States, Europe and Asia. Dr. Jones guest conducted, adjudicated choral festivals, conducted master classes, and presented worship seminars both nationally and internationally. His greatest joy was worshiping God through music and teaching others to do the same. He is survived by his wife, Maxine Jones; four children, Micheal Pauline of Clinton, Miss., Chilesa Ready of San Antonio, Texas, Coletta Patterson of Kosciusko, Miss., and E. Wade Jones Jr. of Bentonville, Ark.; three sisters, Varria Larry, Connie Tate and Sheryl Malone, all of Mississippi; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A celebration of Dr. Jones' life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Springdale First Assembly of God, 1605 Robinson Road, with the Rev. Bob Fant officiating. Public viewing will be Oct. 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home. The interment will be Oct. 27 in Pearl, Miss. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts for the publication of Dr. Jones' final book may be made to Demax Investments and mailed to 1722 N. College C-294, Fayetteville, AR 72703. Condolences may be sent to 11 Wembly Drive, Rogers AR 72758. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.nelsonberna.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.