Billy Jones

Billy Vernon Jones, 75, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, at his home in Eminence, Missouri.

Billy was born Aug. 12, 1948, to Arthur and Thelma (Aud) Jones in Poplar Bluff. He married Carolann Christie May 27, 1966, in Poplar Bluff; she preceded him in death July 27, 1984. He then married Terry Pogue June 20, 1992, in Alley Spring, Missouri.

Billy was a member of Masonic Lodge #209 of Poplar Bluff, the Moolah Shrine, Three Rivers Shrine, Order of the Eastern Star, Grandin Chapter #519 and Poplar Bluff Chapter #344. He was of the Baptist faith. Billy enjoyed deer hunting and spending time outdoors. His greatest joy was being with his family.

Billy is survived by his wife, Terry Jones; son, Brian Jones; daughter, Sarah Rush; granddaughter, Jessica Bergman; three sisters, Janice Jameson, Virginia Sisk, and Carol Shirley; four sisters-in-law, Lou Terrill, Linda Arnold, Beverly Lady, and Donna Rock. Along with numerous other extended family and friends.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Thelma Jones; first spouse, Carolann Christie Jones; maternal grandparents, Elmer and Wilma Aud; paternal grandparents, Will and Esther Jones.

The Masonic and Eastern Star service will begin at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services. Visitation will follow from 6-8 p.m.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, also at the funeral home, with Rev. Dennis Aud officiating. Burial will take place at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital.

Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to serve the family and friends of Mr. Billy Vernon Jones.

Online condolences can be made at www.cwrfcs.com.