R.C. Jones

R.C. Jones, 87, entered into Eternal
Life on Wednesday, February 14, 2018.
Mr. Jones was born on Tuesday, January 20, 1931 in
Rogers, Arkansas to Asbury Jones and Nettie Rodgers
Jones. On April 10, 1971, he entered into marriage with
Joy Ladawn Trout in Tolleson, Arizona. Mr. Jones enjoyed
hunting, fishing, horse racing, and visiting with family and
friends. R.C. was a loving husband, father, grandfather,
brother, uncle and friend who will be greatly missed but
will remain in our hearts forever.
R.C. is preceded in death by his parents, Asbury and
Nettie Jones; his two sons, Eddie Jones and David Graves;
his three sisters; and his two brothers.
R.C. is survived by his wife of 46 years, Joy Ladawn
Jones of Avondale, Arizona; his three daughters, Cheryl
Shields of Prescott, Arizona, Debra Haggard of Buckeye,
Arizona, and Karen Smith of Flagstaff, Arizona; his son,
Keith Graves of Apache Junction, Arizona; his sister, Ann
Sumpter of Chandler, Arizona; his 11 grandchildren; his
numerous great-grandchildren; and his many friends.
A celebration of R.C.’s life was held at the graveside
in the Florence City Cemetery on Tuesday, February 20,
2018. The family wishes to thank Summit Healthcare and
Hospice for the care and kindness they gave R.C. and his
family.