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 and she survives.
Vester was a high school graduate and was self-employed. He was a United States Army veteran and of the Christian faith.
His loving memory will be cherished by his wife “Ronnie;” 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.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Botnik, brother, Vincent Jones, and son David.
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“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 at a later date.
Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford has been entrusted with the arrangements and care of Mr. Jones.
Memories and condolences can be shared online at www.FergusonLee.com.
