(From Clark Funeral Home)Rev. Jack P. Jones, 99, of Neosho, Missouri, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025. Born on December 30, 1925, in Commerce, Oklahoma, he was the only child of Charles P. and Neva (Purcell) Jones.
After graduating from Commerce High School, Jack honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy from March 1944 to May 1946. Upon completing his military service, he began his lifelong commitment to ministry. Over the course of his 43-year career as a full-time pastor, Jack served congregations in the four-state area, impacting the lives of many. Even after his retirement, Jack remained devoted to the ministry, offering interim pastor services for 20 years, and was honored to minister to multiple generations.
A faithful member of Neosho First Baptist Church, Jack had a deep love for his faith and his family. Outside of ministry, he was an avid quail hunter and golfer, often playing eighteen holes six days a week while walking the course. Jack also volunteered at the Neosho Senior Center, where he enjoyed participating in pool tournaments.
Jack was married to Freda Turner on February 9, 1946, and they shared 73 years of marriage until her passing on June 29, 2019. He often expressed pride in the ministry they faithfully carried out together.
Jack is survived by his son, Michael Jones, and wife Leslie of Neosho; two grandsons, Joshua Jones and wife Carolyn of Joplin, and Austin Jones of Neosho; as well as three great-grandchildren, Jaida, Braden, and Lauren, all of whom he cherished deeply.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Neosho First Baptist Church, with full military honors. The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM until the time of the service. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 PM at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Afton, Oklahoma, where Jack will be laid to rest alongside his beloved wife, Freda.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jack's memory may be made to the First Baptist Church Missions Fund.
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