Dewey Gene Jones

Heaven welcomed a new saint on Saturday, February 22, 2025, when the Lord called 
Dewey Gene Jones in his sleep to his forever home. Dewey was an amazing husband, 
father, PaPaw and friend. Dewey was born in Ashley, Arkansas on April 16, 1954 to James 
Roscoe and Beatrice “Granny” Jones. He was raised in Kewanee with his 8 siblings. 
He met his wife, Joella Hunter, in 1976 in New Madrid. While pursuing her, he joined the 
Army National Guard. The couple married on December 30, 1978 and became parents to 
four children, Jared (Tara) Jones, Audra (Terry) Jahnsen, Christine Jones, and Mallory 
(Jonathan) Woods. Dewey was the absolute best dad and an even more amazing PaPaw. 
Being blessed with 12 grandchildren was one of the greatest joys of his life. 
Dewey worked at Noranda for almost 30 years and was an active member of Crowe 
Church. At Kewanee Church, he led praise and preaching, and though the group may have 
been small, the message was always powerful. Dewey loved the Lord with all his heart and 
poured that same love onto everyone he encountered. His life was a picture of one well 
lived; one filled with faith, hope, love, and joy. He will forever be remembered and 
cherished by his family and friends who loved him tremendously. 
Family and Friends are invited to a prayer time at 11:00 am followed by a Celebration of Life at 
Kewanee Church on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. 
In lieu of flowers …please donate to a charity of your choice.