Lawrence W. Jones

LAWRENCE W. JONES, 90, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Florence Sykes Jones, also of Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Thomas and Ida Pearl Jones, and five siblings. Survivors along with his wife, Florence, are his son, Gary L. Jones of North Little Rock; grandson, Nicholas Jones of Little Rock; granddaughter, Heather Hartwick and great-granddaughter, Eden Hartwick both of St. Augustine, Fla. Larry served our great country in the Pacific during World War II. He was a Corporal in the Army Air Force, 318th Fighter Group and was a crewmember on a P47 Thunderbolt named the "Little Rock-ette." He retired from Alcatel-Lucent (formerly Teletype, Corp.) of Little Rock where he set an excellent example of dedication. Larry was an avid gardener, taking much pride in his beautifully kept rose and perennial gardens at their home. He was a member of Little Rock First Church of the Nazarene. Visitation will be Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 from 2 to 4. p.m. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, (501)224-8300. Funeral services will be on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Dr. Dan Casey, Dr. Jim Daniel and Rev. Steve Comeans will officiate. Burial will be at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Beebe, Ark. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.