Clyde Alton Jones of Everton, Arkansas passed from this life on July 28, 2019 in his home at the age of 77.

Clyde was born on July 1, 1942 in Ragley, Louisiana. After graduating from Ragley High School, Clyde began his telecommunications career in July 1969 when he worked for F. M. Hollandsworth Engineers as a resident engineer until October 1972. From there he joined Contel Telephone Company until April 1975. He then returned to work for F. M. Hollandsworth as a resident engineer until November 1978. From that time until June 2000 he worked at Tri-County Telephone Company as Engineer and Assistant Manager. Clyde went to work for Southwest Arkansas Telephone Co-op (SWAT) on July 1, 2000 and retired from SWAT on July 1, 2008, where he served as VP-Plant Operations/Engineer. During his career Clyde served on the Board of Governors of the NW Arkansas Medical Center, Board Member of the Arkansas One Call Board, and on the Board of the Arkansas Telecommunications Association holding the position of 2nd Vice President, Vice President, and President. Clyde was well thought of and respected throughout the industry.

Clyde married the love of his life, Dee, on May 8, 1976. He always kept things interesting, lively, and real. Clyde loved his wife, his family, and his Corvairs. He was an expert in the kitchen, anyone who knew him appreciated his cooking skills. He enjoyed floating, and dabbled in farming and gardening. He was a "jack of all trades", who would and could take on all types of projects - some were his ideas, but mostly they were Dee's. Together Clyde and Dee have left a legacy of generosity.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Valley Springs. He was baptized September 14, 1980. He was also a member of the Arkansas Corvair Club and CORSA. Clyde won several awards with his love of Corvairs. They consisted of People's Choice, Best of Show, Economy Run with 48mpg, and the valued Concours Gold Senior score of 98.07.

He is survived by his wife, Dee Jones; children: Rodney (Mary) Arnold, Vicki Cook, Troy, Jennifer, and Nicole Jones; grandchildren: Krystin Palma, George Palma, Madison Arnold, Ashlynn Cook, Zachary Cook, Emilie Arnold, Lily Cate Arnold, and Dustin Watts; siblings: Ronald (Donna) Jones, Sandra Faye Ardoin, Keith (Dwana) Jones, Verna Mae Jones, Ed (Joy) Smith, and Doc (Kathy) Smith; lots of nieces and nephews, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Winnifred Trammel, Richard (Dixie) Jones, and his brother Freeman Jones.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 1, 2019 at First Baptist Church Valley Springs with Pastor Sean Milliken officiating. Burial will follow at Osborne Cemetery in St. Joe.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7 PM at Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison.

Pallbearers are Krystin Palma, George Palma, Madison Arnold, Ashlynn Cook, Zachary Cook, Emilie Arnold, Lily Cate Arnold and Dustin Watts.

Honorary Pallbearers are Ronald Delk, Ronald Jones, Kirk Delk, Keith Jones, Brian Jones, O'Dell Watts, Mitch Brasel, Solomon Watts, Keith McCullough, Arkansas Corvair Club, First Baptist Church of Valley Springs, CORSA, Ritter (Tri-County Telephone Company) and SWAT.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to FBCVS, PO Box 97, Valley Springs, AR, 72682.

On-line condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com.