January 28, 1959 – December 25, 2023
Vester E. Jones, Jr., 64, of Bedford, peacefully graduated to heaven on Christmas day, December 25, 2023, at his residence.
Born January 28, 1959, in Yellville, Arkansas, he was the son of Vester E. “Gene” Jones Sr. and Carolyn (Barnes) Jones. He married Veronica “Ronnie” Williams in 1987. Vester was a High School graduate and had been self-employed. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was of the Christian faith.
His loving memory will be cherished by his wife “Ronnie;” and children, Billy O’Keefe, Jeremy O’Keefe, Abbey Turpen, Rhea Thielbar, and Ryan Gardner; several grandchildren; one sister, Veesha (Bryon) Murray; and his father and stepmother, Vester E. “Gene” Jones, Sr., and Beverly Jones of Willcox,
Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his mother Carolyn Botnik, brother Vincent Jones, and son David Barton.
“For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens” (2 Corinthians 5:1). Vester has now transitioned from this earth to his eternal home.
Cremation was chosen with a celebration of Vester’s life to be held Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., at the Hampton Inn, 1322 Skillman Way, in Bedford.
Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford was entrusted with Mr. Jones’s arrangements and care.
Memories and condolences can be shared online at www.FergusonLee.com.
