Theodore Leferious Jones

Theodore Leferious Jones of Hensley, Ark. departed his earthly life Saturday, March 2, 2013, at his home. He was born August 11, 1924, to the late Sidney L. and Ollie B. Jones. "Ted" accepted Christ at an early age and attended Woodson High and joined the U.S. Army in 1943. He's preceded in death by his parents and his only child, Albert Leo Jones Southall. He leaves to cherish his memory: one grandson, Keith Southall (Barbara); one granddaughter, Valerie Smith; daughter in law, Bettye Southall; one great-granddaughter, Alexis Nelson; one great-grandson, Jonathan Southall; one great-great-grandson, Eric Williams, Jr.; one great-great-granddaughter, Landyn Smith; one brother, Orlanda Utsey Jr.; one aunt, Aretha Johnson all of Little Rock, Arkansas and a host of other relatives and friends. Home going services will be Thursday, March 7, 2013, 10 a.m., at Mt. Haven Baptist Church, 1616 Hwy. 365 South, Hensley, Ark. Interment will follow with honors at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Ave. NLR, Ark. Viewing: today, March 6, 2013, 2-5 p.m. at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.