James N. "Jim" Jones

Born October 27, 1953 in Pensacola, Florida, Jim was the son of James H. and Peggy Slaughter Jones. He was a graduate of LA Tech University with a degree in electrical engineering. He was the co-owner of El-Ark Electric Company. Jim was an active member of East Main Baptist Church, serving as a deacon and Sunday School teacher.

Preceding him in death were his brother, Richard Thomas Jones, and sister-in-law, Paula Swartz Jones; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Donald Louis Garner and Bonnie Marks Garner; along with a grandson, Braydon Cole Jones.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Machelle Garner Jones, of El Dorado; his sons, Jason (Laura) Jones of Ruston, LA; Stephen (Bridget) Jones of Maumelle, AR; and Bryan (Susan) Jones of Oregon City, Oregon; and his parents, James and Peggy Jones, of Camden, AR. Also surviving is his sister, Debbie (David) Tew of Lawrenceville, GA and grandchildren, Annie, Allie, Chloe, Jett, Jordan and Jaydon.

He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Rodney (Diane) Garner and a sister-in-law, Camille DeVaney, all of Camden, AR, along with many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.

Jim and his business partner, Don Orr, owned and operated El-Ark Electric for 30 years. Jim counted Don as a brother. Jim enjoyed spending time with his wife, sons and grandchildren, who could always put a smile on his face. Jim was a faithful, hardworking man who could always be counted on. Our family is grateful for his strong faith in Christ and the example he set. We look forward to being with him in heaven someday.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 5, 2019 at East Main Baptist Church with Dr. Benjy McCann and Dr. Jim Daniel officiating. Interment will follow in Bethesda Cumberland Cemetery at 423 Ouachita 47, Camden, AR, under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Young's.

Memorials may be made to East Main Baptist Church, 1903 E. Main, El Dorado, AR 71730.

An online registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.