Russell Junior Jones, age 87, of Prescott , formerly of Atkins passed from this life on December 9, 2018 at Hill Crest Nursing Home in Prescott . He was born September 4,1931 in Aktins to the late James R and Vera Dixon Jones. Russell never met a stranger and always said on his worst day he was going to live a good life and live as long as the good Lord allowed.  He served in the United States Air Force. Russell owned a lawn service in Conway for several years. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Russell loved gardening and working outside.  His passion led him to playing guitar and singing. Above all else in his life his family meant everything to him.  Russell is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Frankie B Jones, one son Christopher Graham Jones, one brother Jimmy Jones and three sisters Revena Pratt, Shelba Bourland and Dion Jones.

Russell is survived by two sons, Russell Frank James (Sandra) of Russellville, Wesley John David Jones of Missouri, five daughters, Sheila Jamel (David) of Russellville, Sherri Farrer (Theron) fo Scranton, Frankina Harris (Donald) of Prescott, Melinda Jones of Prescott and Brianna Jones of Emmett, two brothers, J M Jones (Barbara) of Atkins, and Eddie Ray Jones (Rita) of Atkins, grandchildren, Allen Nunnelly, Todd Alexander, Cody Alexander, Kathy Farrer, Randall Robertson, Sarah McCoy, Zachary Jamel, Chase Fitzhugh, Holly Derrick, Jonathan Harris, Rusty Jones, Scot Jones and Cassie Jones. And one special great granddaughter Stormie Bickerstaff and numerous great grandchildren

A private interment will take place at a later date.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.